CARE FOR THE SICK

BIBLICAL REFERENCES: John 4:46-54; 5:1-8; 9:1-7

CONTENT

1. Jesus Cared for the Sick and Healed Them (John 4: 46-54; 5: 1-8; 9: 1-7)
2. HIV/AIDS

Jesus Cared for the Sick and Healed Them (John 4: 46-54; 5: 1-8; 9: 1-7)

Meaning of Healing

Healing is the process of making someone that is sick well again through a supernatural power. Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He went round doing good and healing those that were oppressed.

Among the healing miracles of Jesus were healing of;

1. the Centurion’s servant.
2. the leper.
3. blind Bartimeaus.
4. the woman with the issue of blood.
5. Peter’s mother-in law.
6. the demoniac.
7. the paralytic.

HIV/AIDS

Meaning and Causes of HIV/AIDS

HIV (Human Immuno-deficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a disease or an infection gotten through the following:

1. Indiscriminate and unprotected sexual intercourse.
2. Sharing of sharp objects.
3. Use of unsterilized needles.
4. Unscreened blood transfusion.