Healing School 2025/2026 Discussion Board 1

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With the aid of Scriptures show what truths concerning healing and health are contained in the Lord’s Table (communion).

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[sirjoshuarh]

The discussion surrounding the Lords table (communion) usually suggests forgiveness of sins, which is a major part of it. However, further studies reveal that the Lords table deals with not just the soul but also body. The matter of healing and health forms part of the practice of taking the bread and drinking from the cup.

In I Corinthians 11:23-30 which was the foundation scripture for communion. Paul writes about how the Lord Jesus on the night He was betrayed, took bread, gave thanks and broke it and said to the disciples “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” According to the text, His body was “broken” so that ours could be made whole. In the same letter to the Corinthian church, Apostle Paul warns believers about taking the bread and cup in an unworthy manner. He points out that some people among them were weak and sick and a number had fallen asleep which means they had died prematurely. If improper participation in communion can lead to sickness and physical weakness, then it stands to reason that proper participation in faith releases life and health into our bodies. When we discern the Lord body, we are recognizing that His physical body was broken so that ours could be made whole.

There was some great prophecy about the suffering of Jesus captured in the book of Isaiah 53:4-5 which says “4. Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows… 5. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” The word “griefs” signifies sicknesses or diseases, and “Stripes” refers to the lashes Jesus took before the cross. So the passage was saying that Jesus took out sicknesses the same way He took our sins.

As earlier discussed, when we take the bread, we are declaring that Jesus took our physical decay and disease. When we drink the cup, we receive His divine life flowing through us. Healing is not just a bonus benefit of the gospel; it is part of the complete package bought with a heavy price. As we approach the table let us do so with a fresh revelation that Jesus is not only the savior of our souls but also the healer of our bodies.

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TRUTHS CONCERNING HEALING AND HEALTH IN THE LORD’S TABLE

The Lord’s Table, commonly called Holy Communion, was instituted by Jesus Christ as a memorial of His death and the covenant He established with believers. It is more than simply eating bread and drinking wine. The bread represents the body of Christ that was given for us, while the cup represents His blood that was shed for the remission of sins.

The Lord’s Table therefore reminds the believer of the great benefits of Christ’s finished work, including salvation, forgiveness, reconciliation with God, spiritual strength and the hope of healing and wholeness.

1. The broken body of Christ points us to healing

When Jesus instituted the Lord’s Table, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and said:

«“This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
— Luke 22:19»

The giving of Christ’s body was not accidental. He willingly surrendered Himself for our redemption.

Isaiah had already prophesied concerning the suffering Messiah:

«“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities… and with his stripes we are healed.”
— Isaiah 53:5»

Peter also applied this prophecy directly to Christ:

«“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree… by whose stripes ye were healed.”
— 1 Peter 2:24»

This gives the believer a powerful reason to look to Christ with faith in times of sickness and weakness. Whenever we take the Communion bread, we are reminded that Jesus gave His body for us. It points us to the redemptive work of Christ and gives us hope that God is concerned about our total well-being.

2. The blood of Christ speaks of forgiveness and cleansing

Jesus said concerning the cup:

«“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
— Matthew 26:28»

The blood of Jesus is central to the New Covenant. Through His blood, we receive forgiveness and cleansing from sin.

1 John 1:7 says:

«“The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”»

This teaches us that Communion is first and foremost connected with our relationship with God. Before thinking about physical healing, we should understand the greater spiritual healing that Christ provides—the restoration of our relationship with God.

3. The Lord’s Table reminds us that Christ is the source of life

Jesus declared:

«“I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
— John 6:35»

Christ is our source of life, strength and nourishment. Although this passage should not be reduced to saying that Communion itself is physical medicine, it beautifully points us to the fact that our life ultimately comes from Christ.

When we partake of Communion, we are reminded that our dependence is on Jesus. In moments of sickness, weakness or recovery, this truth can strengthen our faith and give us hope.

4. Communion reminds us of God’s provision for the whole person

God is interested not only in our spiritual condition but also in our physical well-being.

3 John 1:2 says:

«“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”»

Jesus also demonstrated compassion toward sick people throughout His earthly ministry. He healed the blind, the lame, the lepers and many others (Matthew 4:23; Luke 4:40).

The Communion points us back to the same Christ who demonstrated God’s compassion toward suffering humanity. Therefore, when we partake of the Lord’s Table, we can approach God with faith, knowing that our lives and bodies are important to Him.

5. The Lord’s Table should be approached with faith and self-examination

Paul gives an important instruction concerning Communion:

«“But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.”
— 1 Corinthians 11:28»

This shows that Communion should not be treated as an ordinary meal or something we participate in carelessly. We should examine our hearts, repent where necessary and approach the Table with reverence and faith.

Paul further says:

«“For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.”
— 1 Corinthians 11:29–30»

This is a very serious passage. It shows that there can be consequences when believers approach the Lord’s Table wrongly, particularly when they fail to recognize the significance of Christ’s body and the unity of the body of Christ.

It also reminds us that Communion is not something to be taken casually. We should understand what we are doing and approach it with faith, reverence and a right heart.

6. Communion reminds us of the finished work of Christ

Paul says:

«“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.”
— 1 Corinthians 11:26»

Every time we take Communion, we proclaim the death of Christ and remember what He accomplished for us.

This is important in relation to healing because our faith is not based simply on our feelings or circumstances. Our faith is anchored in Christ and His finished work.

When the body is weak, Communion can serve as a powerful reminder that Christ has not abandoned us. It encourages us to look to Him, pray, trust Him and remain hopeful.

7. A personal experience of Communion during recovery

I have also come to appreciate the significance of the Lord’s Table from a personal experience.

After undergoing a major surgery, I experienced the weakness and challenges that naturally come with recovering from such a serious procedure. It was a period when I needed not only physical care but also spiritual strength and encouragement. During that period, I participated in the Lord’s Table with faith, remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and particularly the Scripture that says, “by whose stripes ye were healed” (1 Peter 2:24).

As I continued through the recovery process, I noticed that my strength and condition began to improve, and I experienced what I personally describe as a hastened recovery. Looking back, I cannot say that the Communion itself was a replacement for the medical treatment and care I received. Rather, I believe that the Communion strengthened my faith and reminded me that my life and recovery were ultimately in God’s hands.

That experience made the Lord’s Table more personal to me. It taught me that during moments when the body is weak, the believer can draw encouragement from the finished work of Christ. The bread reminded me of His body given for me, while the cup reminded me of His blood and the New Covenant.

It also taught me to combine faith in God with responsible medical care. I am grateful for the medical professionals and treatment involved in my recovery, but I am equally grateful to God for giving me strength, preservation and the grace to recover.

8. Communion gives hope during times of sickness and weakness

One of the greatest benefits of Communion is the hope it produces in the heart of a believer.

Psalm 103:2–3 says:

«“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”»

This passage puts forgiveness and healing among the benefits for which we should remember and bless God.

Therefore, when a believer is sick or recovering from an illness or surgery, the Lord’s Table can become a meaningful reminder of God’s promises. It can encourage the believer to pray, trust God and maintain hope.

Conclusion

The Lord’s Table is a powerful reminder of everything Christ accomplished through His death and resurrection. The bread points us to His body that was given for us, while the cup reminds us of His blood shed for the remission of sins.

Scriptures such as Isaiah 53:5, Luke 22:19, Matthew 26:28, 1 Corinthians 11:23–30 and 1 Peter 2:24 show that Communion has deep spiritual significance and points us toward the blessings of Christ’s redemptive work.

For me personally, my experience during recovery from major surgery helped me appreciate this truth in a deeper way. Taking Communion during that period strengthened my faith and gave me renewed hope as I went through recovery. I saw my recovery as an opportunity to trust God while also appreciating the medical care I received.

Therefore, Communion should not be regarded as a magical substance or a substitute for medical treatment. Rather, it is a holy reminder of Christ’s sacrifice, a declaration of our faith in His finished work, and an encouragement to trust God for salvation, strength, healing and wholeness.

As believers, whenever we come to the Lord’s Table, we should come with faith, reverence, gratitude, self-examination and a clear understanding that our confidence is ultimately in Jesus Christ.

[Chiamaka Okwara]

Thank you, Engr. Eme, for this insightful and well-structured explanation of the Lord’s Table. I particularly appreciate how you connected the broken body of Christ with healing through Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24. The reminder that “by whose stripes ye were healed” gives a deeper understanding of what we are remembering when we partake of the Communion bread.

I also found your emphasis on discerning the Lord’s body in 1 Corinthians 11:29–30 very important. It shows that Communion should never be treated as an ordinary meal, but should be approached with understanding, faith and reverence. The connection you made between properly discerning Christ’s body and the physical wellbeing of the believer is especially thought-provoking.

Your personal testimony about taking Communion during your recovery from major surgery made the teaching even more meaningful. It demonstrates how the Lord’s Table can strengthen our faith and give us hope during difficult seasons. I also appreciate how you shared that experience honestly, showing how Scripture can become very personal during challenging moments.

Overall, your post has helped me see the Lord’s Table not only as a remembrance of Christ’s death, but also as an opportunity to reflect on the benefits of His sacrifice, including healing, strength and wholeness. Thank you for sharing both the Scriptures and your personal experience.

[Chiamaka Okwara]

Truths Concerning Healing and Health in the Lord’s Table (Communion)
The Lord’s Table, or Holy Communion, is more than a religious ceremony. It is a remembrance of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and what His death accomplished for us that believe in Him. Scripture reveals important truths concerning healing and health through the Lord’s Table.

First, Christ’s Body was given for us.
Jesus said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me” (1 Corinthians 11:24). The bread represents the body of Christ that was given for us. Isaiah 53:5 declares concerning Christ, “And by His stripes we are healed.”
Therefore, when believers partake of the bread, we are reminded of Christ’s suffering and His provision for healing.
The stripes, wounds, and bruises were borne in His physical body, and in Communion we partake of the bread that represents that same body which was broken and bruised for us. This reminds us that JESUS- Our Saviour, endured physically suffering on our behalf.
As we partake of His body by faith, we are reminded of the healing that has been made available to us through His finished work. The Communion table points our faith toward Christ’s sacrifice and the benefits of His finished work.

Second, healing and health are connected with properly discerning the Lord’s body.
Paul gives a serious warning concerning the way believers partake of Communion: “For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body” (1 Corinthians 11:29). He then states, “For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep” (1 Corinthians 11:30).
This shows that there is a connection between discerning the Lord’s body and physical wellbeing. Therefore, properly discerning the Lord’s body should not only mean recognizing the significance of Christ’s sacrifice but also understanding that His body was given for our wellbeing, including healing and health.
As believers we are to rightly discern the Lord’s body and what Christ accomplished through His suffering, we are expected to walk in the reality of the healing and health that God has provided through Christ. Therefore we are to receive The Communion by faith and with understanding, knowing that Christ’s body was broken for us and that “by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5).

Third, God is revealed in Scripture as the One who heals and who brings His promises to fulfillment. Exodus 15:26 declares, “For I am the LORD who heals you.” Psalm 103:2-3 also says, “Bless the LORD, O my soul… Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.” These Scriptures establish that healing is part of God’s character and that believers can look to Him as their healer.
This Promises JESUS- who is GOD, has given us as our inheritance when He willingly gave Himself for us. (Isaiah 53: 5- “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed) .
Psalm 103: 2-3 shows us GOD’s promises, and Isaiah 53:5 shows us JESUS handing over this promised to us by the price He paid by giving Himself for us. How glorious!
Fourth, Christ’s sacrifice provides a basis for trusting God for healing. Isaiah 53:4-5 says that Christ bore our griefs and carried our sorrows and that “by His stripes we are healed.” Matthew 8:16-17 connects this prophecy with Jesus’ healing ministry, saying that He “Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.” Therefore, the Lord’s Table reminds us that Jesus is not indifferent to human suffering. His ministry demonstrated compassion toward the sick, and His sacrifice gives us- believers reason to trust God concerning our health and healing.

Furthermore, healing is the children’s bread. In Matthew 15:26, Jesus said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” The woman responded by saying that even the little dogs eat “the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table” (Matthew 15:27). Jesus then commended her faith, and her daughter was healed (Matthew 15:28). This account shows the healing provision associated with the children of God. Jesus also declared, “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). Therefore, as we come to the Lord’s Table and partake of the bread that represents Christ’s body given for us, we are reminded of Christ, the Bread of Life, and the provision of healing found in partaking of His body-The bread of Life provided for The Children of GOD.

Finally, Communion calls us to approach God in faith and thanksgiving. James 5:14-15 teaches us to call for the elders of the church when sick and to pray in faith, while Psalm 107:20 says, “He sent His word and healed them.” Communion should therefore strengthen our faith in God rather than become a mere routine. As we partake of the bread, we remember Christ’s body given for us and look to God with faith for His healing and sustaining grace.

[omenogor.samuel]

Thank you Chiamaka, your statement on the truths concerning healing and health in the Lord’s Table is deeply rooted in Scripture and affirms the significance of Communion beyond a mere ritual. The bread broken, representing Christ’s body broken, is not just symbolic but a reminder of the physical suffering Jesus endured for our healing. Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Corinthians 11:24 make it clear that His stripes were not in vain; they secured for us restoration. By partaking of the bread in faith, believers are reminded that healing is not an abstract promise but a reality anchored in Christ’s finished work.

Your point on discerning the Lord’s body is equally vital. Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians 11:29–30 shows that careless participation in Communion can lead to weakness and sickness, underscoring the necessity of approaching the Lord’s Table with reverence and understanding. Healing and health are indeed connected to rightly discerning Christ’s sacrifice, which calls us to faith-filled participation.

You highlighted God’s character as healer, citing Exodus 15:26 and Psalm 103:2–3. This truth affirms that healing is not incidental but intrinsic to God’s covenant with His people. Through Christ, this covenant promise is fulfilled, making healing part of our inheritance. Your reminder that healing is “the children’s bread” (Matthew 15:26) beautifully ties the provision of health to our identity as God’s children, reinforcing that Communion is a channel through which we receive life and wholeness.

Finally, your assertion that Communion should strengthen faith and thanksgiving rather than become routine is a powerful truth. James 5:14–15 and Psalm 107:20 confirm that God responds to faith-filled prayer and His Word brings healing. The Lord’s Table is a place of encounter, where believers receive grace, healing, and strength. Indeed, the Communion is not just remembrance, but participation in the life, health, and healing Christ secured for us.

[omenogor.samuel]

Truths Concerning Healing and Health in the Lord’s Table
The Lord’s Table, or Communion, is more than a religious ceremony. It is a covenant meal instituted by Jesus Christ to help believers remember His sacrifice and walk continually in the revelation of all that He died to accomplish in us. When we partake in the communion, we remember that Christ was made a representative for us. He paid the price and was sentenced to the prison sinners were sentenced. We remember that we share in the likeness of His death and therefore in His resurrection, having been raised to newness of life in Him. Rom 6:5.
Dead to Sin, sickness and diseases and alive in Christ Jesus, our Lord who loved us and gave Himself for us.

1. The breaking of bread represents His body broken for us
When Jesus instituted the Lord’s Table, He took bread, broke it, and said, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). The bread points to His body broken, a sacrifice offered that ours might remain whole.
Isaiah prophesied concerning the Messiah: “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Matthew connects this prophecy with Jesus’ healing ministry, saying that He “healed all who were sick” so that Isaiah’s words might be fulfilled (Matthew 8:16–17). Similarly, 1 Peter 2:24 declares, “By whose stripes you were healed.”
Therefore, whenever believers partake of the communion in faith, they should remember that Christ’s redemptive work included provision for the whole person—spirit, soul, and body.
2. The cup represents the new covenant.
Jesus said concerning the cup, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you” (Luke 22:20). Matthew 26:28 adds that His blood was shed “for the remission of sins.”
Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come, disobeyed God and therefore sin entered the world, and by one man’s offence many died and were condemned to fallen state. But by His blood poured out an offering for sin, the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. Rom 5:12-15
Christ in the sacrifice of Himself put away the old (covenant) and ushered us into a new (covenant), restoring us into God’s original plan, design and intent for man.
Sin brought about condemnation, and separation from God, but Christ’s blood provides forgiveness and restoration. The believer can approach the Lord’s Table with confidence, knowing that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).

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