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This Isn't That | Healing | Part 3

Tyler Minton
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September 1, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Tyler's message was the multifaceted nature of healing and the importance of trusting God's sovereignty in the process. He urged us to maintain faith in God's promises of healing while also recognizing that God's ways are higher than ours, as stated in Isaiah 55:8. Pastor Tyler reassured us that God has a better plan in mind, and our ultimate healing may not always align with our immediate desires. The sermon encouraged us to focus on the spiritual growth and the eternal perspective that comes from enduring faith.

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 trust in God when healing doesn't happen as we hoped?

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 physical healing to spiritual growth?

Discussion Questions:

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

How can we encourage each other to stay faithful in the process, even when we don't see immediate results?

What are some practical ways we can engage with God's Word to grow our faith?

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 wholeness through Jesus. Pastor Tyler emphasized that God still heals today, as seen in James 5:13-16, but also acknowledged the struggle we face when healing doesn't occur as expected. He encouraged us to trust God's greater plan and perspective, even when it's beyond our understanding. The sermon also highlighted that God is more concerned with our souls than our physical bodies and that our faith journey is about growth and process, not just results.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let us hold onto faith and trust in God's plan, even when healing doesn't come in the way we expect.

Engage with the Word of God regularly to allow His truth to transform and strengthen our faith.

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