Claiming God's Complete Forgiveness and Healing
Summary
### Summary
Today, we continued our series titled "God's Benefits Package," focusing on the profound benefits God offers us as His children. We began by discussing the importance of remembering and being grateful for all of God's benefits, as highlighted in Psalm 103. The psalmist emphasizes praising God with our whole soul and not forgetting His benefits, which include forgiveness of sins and healing of diseases.
We revisited the first benefit discussed in part one: God's forgiveness of all our sins. This forgiveness is not about being declared innocent but being pardoned despite our guilt. This distinction is crucial because it underscores the grace and mercy of God, who forgives us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This forgiveness is available to those who are in Christ Jesus, emphasizing the necessity of a personal relationship with Him.
Today's focus was on the second benefit: healing of all diseases. Just as God's forgiveness is total and complete, so is His promise of healing. This concept can be challenging, especially for those conditioned to accept illness as a part of life. However, the Bible assures us that God heals all our diseases, and this healing is part of our spiritual inheritance. We explored how our faith and understanding of God's promises can shift our mindset from merely asking for healing to claiming it as already ours.
We also discussed the importance of not making idols out of medical professionals and medications. While God uses these means, our ultimate faith and reliance should be on Him. Healing may not always be immediate, but persistent faith and declaration of God's promises can bring about change over time. We must remember that Jesus' work on the cross paid for both our sins and our healing, and we should live in the fullness of that truth.
### Key Takeaways
1. God's Forgiveness is Complete and Unconditional: God's forgiveness is not about declaring us innocent but pardoning us despite our guilt. This forgiveness is available to those who are in Christ Jesus, emphasizing the necessity of a personal relationship with Him. We are forgiven and free from condemnation because of Jesus' sacrifice. [04:51]
2. Healing is Part of Our Spiritual Inheritance: Just as God's forgiveness is total, so is His promise of healing. This healing is part of our spiritual inheritance, and we must shift our mindset from merely asking for healing to claiming it as already ours. Persistent faith and declaration of God's promises can bring about change over time. [10:31]
3. Faith Over Medical Reliance: While God uses medical professionals and medications, our ultimate faith and reliance should be on Him. Healing may not always be immediate, but persistent faith and declaration of God's promises can bring about change over time. We must remember that Jesus' work on the cross paid for both our sins and our healing. [25:23]
4. The Power of Declaration: We must declare God's promises over our lives, even when symptoms persist. Speaking God's truth over our circumstances aligns our reality with His promises. This practice helps us live in the fullness of our spiritual inheritance, claiming healing and wholeness as part of our identity in Christ. [29:27]
5. Gratitude and Remembrance: One of the ways to maintain a grateful heart is by remembering all that God has done for us. Forgetting His benefits can lead to ingratitude. Psalm 103 is a psalm of praise, not a prayer, emphasizing that we should thank God for what He has already given us rather than begging for it. [07:38]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[02:00] - Introduction to God's Benefits Package
[03:19] - Personal Relationship with God
[04:51] - Forgiveness of Sins
[06:13] - Acquittal and Pardon
[07:38] - Gratitude and Remembrance
[09:06] - Claiming God's Benefits
[10:31] - Healing of All Diseases
[12:21] - Faith Over Medical Reliance
[13:44] - Overcoming Sickness
[15:14] - All Diseases Covered
[17:59] - The Prodigal Son and Claiming Benefits
[19:26] - Asking Based on Position
[21:06] - Jesus' Work on the Cross
[22:38] - Spiritual Healing First
[23:46] - Healing in the Package
[25:23] - Disclaimer on Medical Professionals
[26:45] - Personal Testimony
[28:11] - Speaking Healing Over Your Life
[29:27] - The Power of Declaration
[30:49] - Personal Relationship with God
[35:06] - Call to Healing and Prayer
[36:51] - Claiming Your Healing
[38:14] - Closing Prayer and Praise
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Psalm 103:1-3 (NIV)
> "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases."
2. Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
> "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."
3. Luke 15:31 (NIV)
> "'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.'"
#### Observation Questions
1. According to Psalm 103, what are some of the benefits that God provides to His children? ([03:19])
2. How does Isaiah 53:5 describe the dual purpose of Jesus' suffering? ([21:06])
3. In the story of the prodigal son, what does the father remind the older son about his inheritance in Luke 15:31? ([19:26])
4. What does the sermon suggest about the relationship between faith and medical reliance? ([25:23])
#### Interpretation Questions
1. Why is it important to remember and be grateful for God's benefits, as emphasized in Psalm 103? How does this practice affect our faith? ([07:38])
2. How does the concept of being forgiven but not innocent, as discussed in the sermon, deepen our understanding of God's grace? ([04:51])
3. What does it mean to claim healing as part of our spiritual inheritance, and how does this differ from merely asking for healing? ([10:31])
4. How can the story of the prodigal son and his brother in Luke 15:31 help us understand our position and benefits as children of God? ([19:26])
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's forgiveness. How did it change your perspective on grace and mercy? How can you share this experience with others? ([04:51])
2. Have you ever struggled with accepting illness as a part of life? How can you shift your mindset to claim healing as part of your spiritual inheritance? ([12:21])
3. In what ways might you be relying more on medical professionals and medications than on God for healing? How can you balance faith and medical treatment in your life? ([25:23])
4. How can you practice declaring God's promises over your life, especially in areas where you are seeking healing or breakthrough? Share a specific promise you will declare this week. ([29:27])
5. What are some practical steps you can take to maintain a grateful heart and remember all that God has done for you? How can Psalm 103 guide you in this practice? ([07:38])
6. Think of a situation where you need to claim God's benefits rather than ask for them. How will you approach this situation differently after hearing the sermon? ([10:31])
7. How can you support someone in your life who is struggling with illness or a lack of faith in God's healing? What specific actions can you take to encourage them? ([35:06])
Devotional
Day 1: The Depth of God's Forgiveness
God's forgiveness is not about declaring us innocent but pardoning us despite our guilt. This profound act of grace and mercy is available to those who are in Christ Jesus, emphasizing the necessity of a personal relationship with Him. When we accept Jesus' sacrifice, we are forgiven and free from condemnation. This forgiveness is complete and unconditional, allowing us to live without the burden of guilt and shame. Reflecting on this truth helps us understand the magnitude of God's love and the freedom we have in Christ. [04:51]
Isaiah 1:18 (ESV): "Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool."
Reflection: Think of a specific sin or guilt you have been carrying. Can you take a moment today to confess it to God and accept His complete forgiveness, allowing yourself to live in the freedom He offers?
Day 2: Claiming Our Inheritance of Healing
Just as God's forgiveness is total, so is His promise of healing. This healing is part of our spiritual inheritance, and we must shift our mindset from merely asking for healing to claiming it as already ours. Persistent faith and declaration of God's promises can bring about change over time. Understanding that healing is part of what Jesus accomplished on the cross helps us to live in the fullness of our spiritual inheritance. We are encouraged to declare God's promises over our lives, even when symptoms persist, aligning our reality with His truth. [10:31]
Jeremiah 30:17 (ESV): "For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord, because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion, for whom no one cares!’"
Reflection: Is there a specific area of your life where you need healing? How can you start declaring God's promises over that area today, believing that healing is part of your spiritual inheritance?
Day 3: Faith Over Medical Reliance
While God uses medical professionals and medications, our ultimate faith and reliance should be on Him. Healing may not always be immediate, but persistent faith and declaration of God's promises can bring about change over time. We must remember that Jesus' work on the cross paid for both our sins and our healing. This perspective helps us to trust God above all else, even as we utilize the resources He provides through medicine. It is a call to balance our faith in God with the practical steps we take for our health. [25:23]
Psalm 147:3 (ESV): "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
Reflection: How can you balance your faith in God's healing with the practical use of medical resources? Can you identify one way to increase your reliance on God for healing today?
Day 4: The Power of Declaration
We must declare God's promises over our lives, even when symptoms persist. Speaking God's truth over our circumstances aligns our reality with His promises. This practice helps us live in the fullness of our spiritual inheritance, claiming healing and wholeness as part of our identity in Christ. By consistently declaring God's word, we reinforce our faith and invite His power into our situations. This act of faith is a powerful tool in experiencing the fullness of God's benefits. [29:27]
Proverbs 18:21 (ESV): "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."
Reflection: What is one promise from God's Word that you need to declare over your life today? How can you make this declaration a daily habit to align your reality with God's truth?
Day 5: Gratitude and Remembrance
One of the ways to maintain a grateful heart is by remembering all that God has done for us. Forgetting His benefits can lead to ingratitude. Psalm 103 is a psalm of praise, not a prayer, emphasizing that we should thank God for what He has already given us rather than begging for it. This practice of gratitude helps us to focus on God's faithfulness and goodness, fostering a heart of worship and trust. By regularly recalling and thanking God for His benefits, we cultivate a deeper appreciation for His ongoing work in our lives. [07:38]
Psalm 103:2-3 (ESV): "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases."
Reflection: Take a moment to list out specific benefits and blessings God has given you. How can you incorporate a practice of daily gratitude to keep your heart focused on His goodness?
Quotes
1. "Do you not know that God can tell you something that I didn't even say in this message? That's how personal he can make the word to you. If you're tuned into the message while he's speaking, he will speak something to you personally. And you might give me credit for it, but he loved you that much that he told you how to use what I was saying. That's the God we serve. That's how personal his love for you is." [03:19] (27 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "God says, you're forgiven and guilty at the same time. Now, this is very important because God doesn't say we're, he doesn't say we're innocent. He says we're forgiven. It's very important to make that distinction. I'm not innocent. I'm forgiven. I'm guilty and deserve to be punished. But instead of punishing me, he put his wrath on Jesus. He put the penalty on Jesus. And now, we get the benefit of what Jesus suffered for us." [04:51] (27 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "You have to be in Christ Jesus to have your sins forgiven. This benefit, these benefits I'm talking about in this series are for people who have a personal relationship with God, who have put their life in Christ Jesus. Are you understanding what I'm saying? That's the starting point. But the blessing of it is, I'm trying to make, I'm trying to expand on this because if you were in a secular court of law and you were on trial and at the end of the trial, the judge or the jury determined you to be not guilty, that states that not only are you free, but that means you are innocent of the charges." [06:13] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "One of the ways of becoming ungrateful is forgetting how we are. One of the things that keeps you grateful is remembering all he's done for us. All of the benefits. I'm reminded, Lord, I won't forget what you've done for me. In fact, in fact, what I, what I've discovered, if you read these 22 verses in this psalm, this psalm is a psalm of praise, not a prayer. There is not one prayer in this psalm." [07:38] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "You don't have to ask God for something that's already yours. I've been married to Vicki for 35 years now. I don't have to ask for a wife. I have a wife. I'm full-time at this church, and anybody who has a full-time job at this church and wherever you work too, you probably have health benefits. So you don't have to ask, call HR and say, can I have health benefits? You got them. You don't have to ask for them. You have to act on them." [09:06] (28 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
6. "Psalm 103 is God's Will Call. The bit we go to, here to find our benefits, not what we pray about and beg for, but what we claim. And you claim it by stating it. This is who I am. I am healed. I am whole. I am forgiven. I am delivered. I am the head. I'm not the tail. I am above. I'm not beneath. I am the lender. I'm not the borrower. I am more than a conqueror. I am a royal priesthood. I am a chosen. Does anybody know who you are? I ain't trying to be that. I am that. Because God says I am." [10:31] (40 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
7. "Some of y'all been living with headaches all your life. You need to say, hey, God, I'm telling you, I've been living under my privilege. I lay hands on my own head and say, God, I'm healed. You know, you made me. You can correct this. You know what's wrong with my head. I claim healing in the name of Jesus. And watch this. It may not happen suddenly, but over time, as you keep claiming it, the symptoms will change. It will match up with your confession. I've seen it in my own life." [15:14] (28 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
8. "You have to understand how this works. I ain't going to use this because I'm going to get too excited. Let me talk in my calm voice. This is how this works. This is how this works. See, some of y'all still wrestling with it because you can't understand that Jesus's work on the cross didn't just pay for our sins. It paid for our healing. He did both. Some people cut their faith off and just say, he just saved me. He also made you whole." [21:06] (27 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
9. "Spiritual healing is far more important than medical healing. Far more important. It is better, watch this, it is better to go to heaven crippled and paralyzed than to go to hell healthy. So guess what? If he never got healed, Pastor Page, he is spiritually set. Because now he's his child. He was a stranger when he got to the house. Good God. But when he came through the roof, now he's my child and all your sins are forgiven. And if nothing ever changed, if nothing ever changed, he would be good forever." [23:46] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
10. "I'm not saying get rid of doctors and medical professionals. God uses medical professionals. I say God uses medical professionals, but don't make idols out of them. Only God is God. Yeah, yeah. Do your research. Do your research and then lean on God. I'm not even telling you to get off medicine. I'm just telling you to get on God. Don't use your medication as an excuse to not lean on God. So you've replaced your faith with medicine. That's a mistake because God can hear you so good, you don't need it." [25:23] (41 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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