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Sickness

Sickness is a reality in our fallen world, yet God offers refuge, strength, and healing through faith in Him. Scripture teaches us to trust God's sovereignty over our bodies and to seek His comfort during times of physical affliction.

Overview

The Bible acknowledges that sickness afflicts all people as part of living in a sin-corrupted world. However, God's character remains constant: He is our refuge and strength during illness. We are called to trust in His care, seek His face, and maintain faith even when our bodies fail us.

Key Scriptures

"Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief" (Psalm 31:9, NIV). "Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people" (Matthew 4:23, NIV). "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life" (Psalm 31:7, ESV).

Application

When facing sickness, bring your suffering to God in prayer, trust His sovereign care over your body, and remember that He walks with us through physical affliction.

Scripture References 40

Jeremiah 34:17 Psalms 31:1 Psalms 31:2 Psalms 31:3 Psalms 31:4 Psalms 31:5 Psalms 31:6 Psalms 31:7 Psalms 31:8 Isaiah 38:12 Isaiah 38:15 Job 2:10 Isaiah 38:20 Matthew 4:23 Mark 1:31 Mark 6:5 Luke 13:13 Isaiah 53:4 Matthew 8:16 Matthew 8:17 Psalms 41:3 Isaiah 38:17 Philippians 2:27 Luke 5:17 Matthew 9:28 Matthew 9:29 Mark 5:34 Mark 10:52 Psalms 35:13 1 Samuel 30:13 2 Chronicles 16:12 Ecclesiastes 5:17 Luke 13:14 Luke 13:15 Luke 13:16 Deuteronomy 32:39 Psalms 103:3 Isaiah 38:5 Isaiah 38:9 Psalms 107:18

Full Topical Reference List 135 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Abandons the wicked to

Acknowledge that, comes from God

Isaiah 38:12 Isaiah 38:15 Psalms 31:1 Psalms 31:2 Psalms 31:3 Psalms 31:4 Psalms 31:5 Psalms 31:6 Psalms 31:7 Psalms 31:8

Are resigned under

Job 2:10

Ascribe recovery from, to God

Isaiah 38:20

Being present

Mark 1:31 Matthew 4:23

By imposition of hands

Luke 13:13 Mark 6:5

Christ compassionate those in

Isaiah 53:4 Matthew 8:16 Matthew 8:17

Comforts saints in

Psalms 41:3

Exhibits his love in healing

Isaiah 38:17

Exhibits his mercy in healing

Philippians 2:27

Exhibits his power in healing

Luke 5:17

Faith required in those healed of, by Christ

Mark 5:34 Mark 10:52 Matthew 9:28 Matthew 9:29

Feel for others in

Psalms 35:13

Forsake those in

God's aid should be sought in

2 Chronicles 16:12

Have much sorrow, with

Ecclesiastes 5:17

Healing of, lawful on the Sabbath

Luke 13:14 Luke 13:15 Luke 13:16

Heals

Deuteronomy 32:39 Isaiah 38:5 Isaiah 38:9 Psalms 103:3

Hears the prayers of those in

Psalms 30:2 Psalms 107:18 Psalms 107:19 Psalms 107:20

Illustrative of sin

Isaiah 1:5 Jeremiah 8:22 Leviticus 13:45 Leviticus 13:46 Matthew 9:12

Mourn under, with prayer

Isaiah 38:14

Not being present

Matthew 8:13

Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ

Matthew 25:43 Matthew 25:45

Often brought on by intemperance

Hosea 7:5

Often incurable by human means

2 Chronicles 21:18 Deuteronomy 28:27

Often manifests saving grace to sinners during

Job 33:19 Job 33:20 Job 33:21 Job 33:22 Job 33:23 Job 33:24 Psalms 107:17 Psalms 107:18 Psalms 107:19 Psalms 107:20 Psalms 107:21

Often sent as a punishment of sin

1 Corinthians 11:30 2 Chronicles 21:12 2 Chronicles 21:13 2 Chronicles 21:14 2 Chronicles 21:15 Leviticus 26:14 Leviticus 26:15 Leviticus 26:16

One of God's four sore judgments on a guilty land

Ezekiel 14:19 Ezekiel 14:20 Ezekiel 14:21

One of the miraculous gifts bestowed on the early Church

1 Corinthians 12:9 1 Corinthians 12:30 James 5:14 James 5:15

Permits saints to be tried by

Job 2:5 Job 2:6

Persecutes the wicked by

Praise God for recovery from

Isaiah 38:19 Luke 17:15 Psalms 103:1 Psalms 103:2 Psalms 103:3

Pray for recovery from

Isaiah 38:2 Isaiah 38:3

Pray for those afflicted with

Acts 28:8 James 5:14 James 5:15

Preserves saints in time of

Psalms 91:3 Psalms 91:4 Psalms 91:5 Psalms 91:6 Psalms 91:7

Promises to heal

2 Kings 20:5 Exodus 23:25

Sent by God

2 Samuel 12:15 Acts 12:23 Deuteronomy 28:59 Deuteronomy 28:60 Deuteronomy 28:61 Deuteronomy 32:39

Strengthens saints in

Psalms 41:3

Thank God publicly for recovery form

Acts 3:8 Isaiah 38:20

The Apostles were endued with power to heal

Mark 16:18 Mark 16:20 Matthew 10:1

The devil sometimes permitted to inflict

Job 2:6 Job 2:7 Luke 9:39 Luke 13:16

Through the touch of his garment

Mark 5:27 Mark 5:28 Mark 5:29 Mark 5:30 Mark 5:31 Mark 5:32 Mark 5:33 Mark 5:34 Matthew 14:35 Matthew 14:36

Visit not those in

Matthew 25:43

Visit those in

Matthew 25:36

Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ

Matthew 25:34 Matthew 25:36 Matthew 25:40

With a touch

Matthew 8:3

With a word

Matthew 8:8 Matthew 8:13

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