NKJV 365 / The Healing of Spirit, Soul, and Body, DIVINE HEALING

NKJV 365 Day Reading Plan

Day 353 of 365 The Healing of Spirit, Soul, and Body, DIVINE HEALING. The Greek word sozo ("heal," "save," "make well or whole") appears in this chapter, offering Luke's unique perspective as a physician. A full range of encounters appears, manifesting Jesus' healing power: 1) The Gadarene, delivered from the demonic powers dominating him, is "healed," freed of evil powers that countermanded his own rational mind and physical actions. 2) The woman with the issue of blood (vv. 43-48) touches the hem of Jesus' garment, and Jesus says, "Your faith has made you well." 3) In v. 50, after being told the little girl is dead, Jesus declares: "Only believe, and she will be made well." 4) In v. 12, as Jesus explains the parable of the Sower, the word "saved" is used of one's restored relationship with God through faith. Luke's precise account offers a complete picture of the Savior's concern to restore every part of man's life: (a) our relationship with God the Father; (b) our broken personalities and bondages; (c) our physical health; and (d) ultimately our rescue from death itself at the Resurrection. Jesus Christ is the Savior of the whole man. Taken from New Spirit-Filled Life Bible Luke 8:36 NASB 36 Those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been made well.