Let’s begin at the beginning. Actually, there are two beginnings, so far as the subject of healing is concerned—one is in the New Testament, with Christ; the other in the Old Testament, with the people of ancient Israel. We shall begin with the ministry of Jesus. Later, many readers will be surprised to learn how much is recorded on the subject throughout the Old Testament.
       More than 1,900 years ago—in A.D. 27-31—Jesus Christ appeared on earth as a messenger bearing history’s most important message from God to mankind. His mission was prophesied in Malachi 3:1.
       That message actually was a stupendous NEWS ANNOUNCE­MENT. The news was the most transcendent GOOD NEWS! It was the GOSPEL (which means “good news”) of Jesus Christ.
       But Jesus’ ministry was a dual ministry. And a miraculous ministry.
       Jesus came also healing the sick by divine POWER of God. It was not the power of human mind over matter. Few realize the extent to which healing and casting out demons were an integral part of Jesus’ ministry. Later, the apostles proclaimed His same message and healed the sick.