Reply To: Healing School 2024/2025 Discussion Board 1

[Chibuike Onyeogulu]

The first Passover meal in the old testament (Exodus 12:13) partook by the Israelites foreshadowed the Communion in the new testament (Matthew 26:26-28) partook by Jesus and his disciples. The blood of the lamb protected the Israelites from destruction (Psalm 105:37), just as the blood of Jesus Christ redeems and protects believers today.
Participating in the Lord’s table is a way for believers (Christians) to remember and acknowledge the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross for their sins. It is a reminder of the new covenant established through His blood. However, the Lord’s Table, or Communion, holds profound truths concerning healing and health. Here are some scriptural insights:
• Healing Through Christ’s Body – The bread, which is taken during communion represents Jesus’ body, which was broken for us. (1 Corinthians 11:24), “and gave thanks to God for it. Then He broke it in pieces and said. This is my body, which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.” His broken body signifies healing for believers, as prophesy in (Isaiah 53:5) “But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed”.

• Deliverance Through His Blood – The wine symbolizes Jesus’ blood, which was shed for the remission of sins. (Matthew 26:28 says), “For this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and His people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sin of many.” His blood not only cleanses sin but also brings deliverance from sickness and bondage.
When Jesus took care of the sin problem during His crucifixion on the cross, he also took care of sickness and disease which comes as a result of sin. Therefore, partaking of the communion is also confirming our healing which was obtained during Jesus’s death on the cross. Apostle Peter (1 peter 2:24) also confirmed the fulfillment of this prophesy in Isaiah 53:5 and apostle James (James 5:14-15) also emphasizing on the fact that a prayer for healing can also extend to the forgiveness of sin.
Furthermore, (1Corinthians 11:29-30) caution against partaking of Communion unworthily, emphasizing the need to discern the Lord’s body. Not doing so can result in sickness and weakness, suggesting a link between proper remembrance and physical well-being. Thus, this verse reinforces the idea that those who do not discern the Lord’s body in Communion can experience physical consequences but when done rightly can lead to healing and strength.
In conclusion, whenever we partake of the communion, we are taking in Jesus’s DNA (John 6:56) because Jesus Christ now lives in us and we also in Him. In Christ there is no sickness or disease.