15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Mark 16:15-18
Q & A：
- Knowing that people are more open for prayers when they are unwell, discuss if you believe that we can still witness signs and wonders in today’s world and how you can use this as an opportunity to share the gospel. What are the causes that lead to sicknesses and illnesses? (Mark 16:15-18)
- What is your struggle with laying hands on the sick and how does it change your mindset, knowing that you are a point of contact, not the healer and that there is something imparted from God when hands are being laid on the person? Explain the difference between ministering by faith and operating in the power gifts (gift of faith, healings and miracles). (Heb 6:1-2; Act 8:17; Matt 9:18; Jam 5:14)
- Explain the difference between healing and miracles, and share from your personal experience or from witnessing them. With the scriptures stating how Jesus went about healing all kinds of sickness and disease, and by His stripes we are healed, discuss how every believer including you can minister out of your theological conviction to the sick. (Isa 53:5; 1 Pet 2:24; Matt 4:23)