Joanne B. Holstein is a Becker Bible Studies teacher and author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Master of Science degree in Psychology/Christian Counseling with honors from Liberty University. She is well-known as a counselor to Christian faithful who are struggling with tremendous burden in these difficult times. She is a leading authority on the history of development of the Christian churches and the practices and beliefs of world religions and cults.
The healing power of Jesus is amazing. It shows His love for us. Jesus tells us often it is our faith that has made us well. We should always give praise to the LORD for His loving kindness.
Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath. A woman appeared with a spirit of infirmity eighteen years and was bent over and could not stand up straight. Because of this healing we know that Jesus, the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath day. This is an important lesson for us to learn.
This is a story of four men who loved their friend so much and trusted in the healing power of Jesus that they cut a hole in the roof and lowered their friend down to Jesus. We need to have trust and faith in the healing power of Jesus and know that He has the power on earth to forgive our sin.
This woman had an infirmity for 18 years. It is a story of love, compassion and what is really important in the kingdom of God. The difference of legalism and righteousness is brought to light through this woman.