God and the Patient Experience Bible Study
These Bible studies connect the patient experience with the Triune God. The same Father God who sustained the Apostle Paul lives today. Jesus sees each person living with physical ailment or disability as an individual, not an annoyance. He sees their true need. The Holy Spirit speaks truth to God’s children when they don’t even know how to pray. God in all his fullness desires to bring hope, healing, and redemption to all.
These Bible studies were designed primarily for healthcare students and faculty. The hope is that by entering into the experience of those who are hurting, and studying Biblical accounts of people who suffered (some whom were healed by God) healthcare students and faculty can become better caregivers.
The God and the Patient Experience Bible studies are designed for individual or small groups. In group settings, the Scripture can be read out loud by an individual or together in unison. The Reflection can be read individually or as a group before engaging the Opener question in pairs or as a group. If time is limited, the group can choose which Discussion questions to address. Put It into Practice is a project that can be discussed at a subsequent gathering. The leader can guide the Closing Prayer for the group or individuals can engage in the prayer silently.
Open God and the Patient Experience Bible Study
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About the authors
Howard is the Area Ministry Director for InterVarsity’s Graduate and Faculty Ministries Pacific Area. Having lived with chronic illness since childhood, he shares his health journey through blogging and patient advocacy. Howard lives in the greater Sacramento area and has three adult children with his wife, Lori.