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Is it God’s will to heal?

Vince Baker teaches that Jesus’ willingness to heal displays the Father’s heart. Matthew 8:1–4 is a starting point for that conviction. Christians differ on how to relate the healing accounts to the timing of healing in a particular person’s life.

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Vince Baker Ministries · Based on the teachings of Vince Baker

Read the passages in context

The man in Matthew 8 says Jesus can cleanse him if He is willing. Jesus’ answer addresses that specific question with both a touch and words. Romans 8 also gives language for believers who groan as they await the redemption of their bodies. Reading both keeps compassion at the center of conversations about waiting.

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Put the reading into practice

Pray with the freedom of the man who came to Jesus. If a friend remains ill, keep listening, ask what help they need, and make room for them in the ordinary life of the church.

Scripture references link to the King James Version. The explanations and prayers above are written for this teaching library.

Questions & answers

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What passage shows Jesus answering a question about willingness?

Matthew 8:1–4 records Jesus’ response to a man who asks to be made clean.

Can I pray for healing while receiving medical care?

Yes, praying for divine healing and receiving professional medical care can go together. James 5:13–16 encourages believers to pray for the sick. Talk with your clinician before changing any prescribed treatment or medication. MedlinePlus guidance ↗

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