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Discussion Guide

This Isn't That | Healing | Part 3

Tyler Minton
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September 1, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Tyler's message was that healing is a multifaceted concept that goes beyond the physical realm. He taught us that while God is capable of miraculous healings, His concern for our souls surpasses His focus on our physical bodies. Pastor Tyler urged us to grow in our faith journey, understanding that God values the process of our spiritual development. He reassured us that even when healing doesn't manifest in the ways we hope, God has a greater perspective and purpose for our lives, and our faith should remain steadfast in the midst of trials.

Scripture References

Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:2-3, James 5:13-16, Isaiah 55:8, 1 John 3:2, Hebrews 11:39-40, Isaiah 57:1, 2 Timothy 4:18, James 5:15-16, James 4:14, Matthew 10:28, Luke 10:20, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:17-18, 1 Kings 17:1, Romans 10:17, John 6:63, 1 Kings 18:43-44, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 10:35-38, 1 Kings 18:45-46, Zechariah 4:10, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

How can we maintain our faith in God when healing doesn't happen as we expect?

Being God means you get to call the shots. Being a GOOD God means you get to decide to make a better call even if it's going to be misunderstood for a time.

In what ways can we shift our focus from the results to the process in our spiritual journey?

Discussion Questions:

What does it mean to you that God is more concerned about your soul than your physical body?

How can we find peace in the truth that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours?

What steps can we take to strengthen our faith, especially during times of hardship or illness?

We're concerned about what's happening TO us, God's concerned about what's happening IN us.

Summary

In 'This Isn't That: Healing,' Pastor Tyler Minton addressed the complex topic of healing from a biblical perspective. He reminded us that healing is not just physical but encompasses our wholeness in Christ. We learned that God still heals today, as seen in James 5:13-16, and that our faith should not waver even when healing doesn't occur as we expect. Pastor Tyler emphasized that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, and that sometimes, what we perceive as unanswered prayers are part of a bigger divine plan. He encouraged us to trust God's process over our desired results, highlighting that our ultimate healing and perfection will come when we are united with Christ.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let's trust in God's greater plan for our lives, even when it differs from our expectations.

Commit to growing in faith by seeking God and His Word, regardless of our circumstances.

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