“But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you” (Romans 8:11).
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he ordinary human body is sustained by blood (Leviticus 17:11). That’s the reason blood diseases are very deadly, because they attack the whole body.
When Jesus died on the Cross, however, something interesting transpired. A Roman soldier thrust a spear through His side, and “blood and water gushed out.” His heart had ruptured, and all His blood drained out. His body was buried without blood. When He was raised from the dead, the resurrected body of Jesus had no blood. So, where then did the life of the body of Jesus come from? After all, He didn’t come back to life as a ghost, He resurrected in lesh. The Bible tells us He was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father; that’s the Holy Ghost! The Holy Ghost overshadowed the dead body of Jesus, quickened it, and Jesus came back to life, His body being without blood. Our opening verse is such a powerful revelation from the Word of God. However, many have only related to it as though it’s a mere promise but it isn’t a promise. The question to ask is, “Does the Spirit live in you?” Yes, if you have received Him into your life. That means the second part has also been fulilled in you, since the vitalizing of your mortal body is preconditioned on the Spirit dwelling in you. Now that you’re born again, you have the same life with which Jesus was raised from the dead. This has already happened! Your physical body, your hitherto death-doomed and deathprone body has been rejuvenated, reinvigorated, and vitalized by the Holy Ghost who lives in you. The day the Holy Spirit took up His abode in you was when He quickened—gave life—to your mortal body. As a Christian, what you have isn’t a combination of the divine and human life; you don’t have two lives, but 02 | The Healing School Magazine
one—the divine life. This divine life and nature of God in your spirit has an impact on your physical body. The Bible says He brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel (2 Timothy 1:10). Hallelujah! Not knowing how to rightly apply the Word has made some not see the reality of God’s Word and, as a result, live in the realm of promises. It’s the reason some are still subject to the elements of this world, battling with headaches, colds and fevers, instead of living the life of dominion through the Spirit. Your response to Romans 8:11, “...if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal body…” should be this declaration: “The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead has taken up His abode in me, and has vitalized my mortal body; He has made my body come alive with the life of God! Now I have the life and nature of God in me.” This was what the Apostle Paul knew, which was why he didn’t panic when a venomous viper fastened itself around his arm. He merely shook the beast into the ire and continued what he was doing (read Acts 28). Being born again and illed with the Holy Spirit, you no longer live by blood but by the power of the Spirit. This is your present-hour reality. This is the reason sickness, for the Christian, is estranged; it’s an anomaly; it’s not supposed to be, because the life in you is divine. Meditate on this truth, and endorse it in your personal life and you’ll forever live above sickness, disease, defeat and all the depravities that afect the human nature. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead has given life to your physical body, making you indestructible!
If you want to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life, then say this prayer, believing with all your heart: “O Lord God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. I believe that God raised Him from the dead and I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from today. I receive by faith, remission of sins for my soul. Right now, in the Name of Jesus Christ, I receive eternal life into my spirit. I am born again!” If you’ve just said that prayer, please send an email to feedback@enterthehealingschool.org. God bless you. The Healing School Magazine is published by the Healing School. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. ISSN 1597 – 0833
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he Healing School is a unique place of possibilities. People in their thousands come from across the globe, just to be in that atmosphere of faith. The tangible presence of God is felt as the Scriptures come alive and miracles unfold. Many have personal accounts of their inimitable encounter with the power of God at the Healing School, and one of them is Boniwe Maseng, a young lady from South Africa. Her life was full of promise and she had lived normally until she began to feel persistent weakness. As the symptoms continued, she decided to seek medical assistance, and the diagnosis was one that spelt adverse consequences.
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At age twenty-six, Boniwe thought her life was over. This, however, was not going to be the case, for hope would come to her, like the irst rays of the morning sun, when she heard about the Healing School. Boniwe relates her story: “I started coughing so much in June 2017, but I thought it was just the lu because it was winter. I took cough mixtures and other medications for the lu. Later, when I saw that the coughing wasn’t going away, I decided to go to the doctor. The irst doctor told me that it was a throat irritation and gave me medication, but nothing changed. Instead, I was losing a lot of weight rapidly, and I was always tired. I always felt like all the energy had been drained from me. My legs started swelling and became so painful that I couldn’t walk anymore, and it was getting worse by the day. My sister took me to the clinic, where we were referred to a hospital. I was admitted immediately, and then they did more tests that showed that it was abdominal tuberculosis (TB), and that it was already spreading to the spine. “TB patients are usually quarantined, so I was isolated and put in a private room, so that I would not infect any one else. People had to wear masks when they came in to see me. That was very painful; it afected me emotionally and mentally. Being alone meant I had too much time to think about the situation. After a while, my words started making less and less sense.” Over time, Boniwe could no longer walk and had to depend on a wheelchair for mobility. This made it impossible for her to do any normal daily activity. “The medications didn’t change anything,” she said. “Instead, I experienced side efects in my body. I couldn’t walk or do anything anymore. My body was swelling, and I was advised to try walking, but I couldn’t do it because my legs were big and my body was weak. If I wanted something, I had to ask someone to get it for me. I couldn’t turn myself. I couldn’t do anything at all; they had to bathe me, feed me, and do anything I wanted for me. I couldn’t stay in one position for long; I had to be taken out of the wheelchair and made to lie down every few hours, and then someone had to turn me around because of the bed sores on my body.” Though placed on medications, there was no improvement. This caused a lot of frustration and angst, and Boniwe says, “It was too much for me, especially since I couldn’t leave the hospice to go anywhere. I had to receive a pint of blood daily because my body was no longer producing new blood cells. Every doctor’s appointment ended with me needing another doctor’s appointment. The situation was just going from bad to worse, and at a point, I didn’t want to take medication anymore. I just wanted to give up.” In a dire state that worsened with each passing day,
Boniwe longed for her ordeal to end. Through the gloom and darkness that had enveloped her, the light of hope came shining through when a friend registered her for the Healing School Session. “I was so excited when I heard about the Session because I could feel that something was about to happen. I wanted God to change my situation and heal me from the inside, and I believed with all my heart that God was going to heal me through Pastor Chris. I would get God involved and, if He couldn’t help me, then no one else would,” Boniwe recalls. Having spent months in near solitary coninement, with constant updates on how her health was deteriorating, the Healing School was indeed a pleasant change for Boniwe. Not only was she treated with such evident love and care, but her faith was inspired and elevated by the message she received. She enthuses, “I had been told that there was no hope, that the chances of survival were slim. But when I got to the Healing School, the people handled me with care so that I was comfortable, and the Word that came to me kept me. I was told that I am alive, and all I heard was good news, from the door to the altar.” With her spirit reconditioned and her mind transformed by God’s Word, Boniwe was ready and expectant for a miracle. At the healing service, she received a special impartation that illed her with the transforming power of God’s Spirit. “I had decided that this situation had to come to an end,” Boniwe remembers. “When I received that touch, I was healed in that moment. I was shaking and crying. Then I stood up, for the irst time in almost a year.” Talking about what her miracle means, Boniwe says, “Now that I am healed, I can do everything that I want to do. My miracle has changed my life; it changed my family and how they perceive the things of God. Now, I know that there’s nothing that I cannot overcome, anything is possible. That same power that raised Jesus from the dead held me together and raised me up from the wheelchair. I did away with the wheelchair a long time ago.” In admonition to those coming to the Healing School, Boniwe’s message is, “Just have faith, hold on to the Word and refuse to be distracted. That same power that raised Jesus will pick you up from that wheelchair or stretcher, and you will receive strength to do what you want to do, and you will get your life back. Faith overcomes the world; when you put it to work here, you can take that resurrection power everywhere.” This is the day that the Lord has made. This is your day, your set time, for a miracle. Take that step of faith now, attend the Healing School Summer Session with Pastor Chris in Canada. Visit www.enterthehealingschool.org for more information. The Healing School Magazine | 05
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hen the Healing School Session started, I was so excited about it that I made up my mind to give big for it. When the time came for remittance, I gave and exceeded the targets I had set for myself! Later that day, I was still in church for a special evening service when my sister started calling me. I couldn’t answer the call, so she sent a message asking me to return home urgently because my mum wasn’t in a good state; she had suddenly stopped breathing, her temperature was rising, and she was weak. As soon as I read this message, I just reairmed to myself that my seed was on the altar. I stepped out of the church hall to speak with my sister. I attempted speaking with my mum but she was non-responsive. In that moment, I was conscious that there is no distance in the realm of the spirit, so I started praying for her over the phone. When I ended the call, the Holy Spirit brought a song to my spirit, “Healing hands; the hands of Jesus are healing hands.” As I sang this song, another sister came out and joined me. Then, she changed the song to, “When we pray in the Name of Jesus, tell me who has the power to oppose; in the mighty Name of Jesus, we have the victory.” This song was rhema for me. I had prayed for my mum and I knew that something had happened. We sang and celebrated in victory because we knew a testimony had ensued. Shortly after, I saw that my sister sent another message; she wasn’t taking my mum to the hospital anymore. My mum had suddenly started responding, breathing normally and moving her body. This was a moment of jubilation for me; my mum had received an instant miracle. I had given my partnership seed in the morning and it went ahead of me; my seed spoke for me! As I rejoiced, I immediately decided to increase my partnership with the Healing School because I now know what my partnership is able to do. Glory to God! To you reading my testimony right now, if you are not yet a partner or if you don’t know anything about Healing School partnership, I encourage you to start today. Partner with the Healing School. It will speak for you always. If you already are a partner with the Healing School, I encourage you to keep doing the good work because your seed is speaking and working on your behalf. I also use this opportunity to thank my man of God, Pastor Chris, for teaching us the Word of God. Thank you, sir, for giving us this opportunity to be givers in the House of God. I love you. Florence Sunguti Kenya
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he healing ministry of the man of God, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, continually and persistently extends around the world, bringing God’s manifest presence to the peoples and nations of the earth. Many who have been impacted with God’s healing power at the Healing School have not only returned with resounding testimonies, but also take up the mandate to spread the glorious Gospel of Jesus across the globe. Rejoice Phaladi, once broken and unhappy as a result of ibromyalgia, was healed by the power of the Most High God when she took that step of faith to attend the Healing School. Today, she is a proud ambassador of the Healing School who heralds the life-changing message of the man of God, Pastor Chris, inspiring everyone she meets with her healing testimony. For Rejoice, giving people everywhere hope has become a passion. Not only has her remarkable testimony impacted many around her, she has also taken this inspiration beyond the borders of her nation to many in China. Seizing the opportunity of her visit to this political, cultural, economic and transportation hub in the southern part of China, Rejoice indelibly impacted many with the Gospel of Christ. She introduced them to the Healing School of Pastor Chris and shared the astonishing testimony of her miracle. She also distributed several copies of the Healing School Magazine and other Christian materials to those reached. Many received the Word of God with unspeakable joy, and were led to Christ. Glory to God! With the 2019 Healing School Summer Session taking place in Canada this August, many more lives will be transformed by God’s unending love, and they will go on to make lasting impact as they change lives with the impartation of all that they will receive at the Healing School. You can be a part of the Session by praying, giving and inviting others to attend. See www.enterthehealingschool.org for more information.
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he Lord recently blessed me with a beautiful baby girl, Shantel, and she is a joy to me. When she was just a few weeks old, I observed that she was always restless in her sleep and was crying uncontrollably throughout every night. Also, I was in labor for ive days during delivery; eventually, I had her through a C-section, but the scar was giving me problems and refusing to heal after two months. Then I joined the Healing School Prayer Network, making power available for change in many nations through the healing power of God. I had the opportunity to send in a prayer request and I did so immediately. I saw the changes from that day. Now, my baby sleeps peacefully and is a lot happier, she only wakes up at night when it’s time to breastfeed; the restlessness and constant crying have ended. The scar from my operation also closed and was completely healed within a few days. Shantel is growing healthy and well, and I give God all the praise and glory. Many thanks to those in the Prayer Network, who pray for us all the time. The good Lord bless you always.
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had a lump in my breast which was causing a lot of pain in my right shoulder and arm. I didn’t want to go to the hospital because I was concerned about what the report would be. I started speaking to my body and declaring the Word of God. I was led to send a prayer request about this to the Healing School Prayer Network. I received a response that the Network was praying for me, and I felt peace and safety; I slept like a baby for the irst time since I had noticed the symptoms. The following day, my body was well and whole. The pain in my arm and shoulder was gone. My heartbeat, which had spiked up over the past few weeks, was back to normal. I decided to visit the hospital and get myself checked, and all results reported that I had no growths, cancerous or otherwise, in my body. Thank you so much for the Prayer Network. Esther from Zambia
Sandra-Faith from South Africa The Healing School is a unique place, where the very atmosphere is alive with the manifested presence of the Holy Spirit. Through the Healing School Prayer Network, millions of people in every country and territory convene to make power for change available by praying and interceding for the sick, especially those who would attend the Healing School sessions. Remarkably, the prayers produce amazing results in the lives of the intercessors as well. Astonishing praise reports continue to pour in, of diverse healings from all sorts of ailments and diseases. Make global impact. Take healing to the nations through your prayers. Join the Healing School Prayer Network today. Start with a visit to www.enterthehealingschool.org/prayer. God bless you. 08 | The Healing School Magazine
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ith over 200 bones, the human skeleton has the all-important function of providing structure and support for the body, while protecting vital organs. The task of caring for the bones is one that shouldn’t be ignored, regardless of one’s age. This month’s Healthy Living article details some dos and don’ts for taking good care of your bones. • Laugh More: Enhancing bone health should certainly include a dose for fun and laughter. Chronic stress, anxiety, and fear create health issues, including the disruption of neuroendocrine functioning and weakening of the bones. Many studies conirm that laughter helps to decrease stress, improve immune function and even reduce response to pain. More so, Proverbs 17:22 (VOICE) says, “A joy-illed heart is curative balm, but a broken spirit hurts all the way to the bone.” Consciously expressing the true nature of your divine life in Christ with mirth is good for your body, and will go a long way in preserving your health. • Eat Better: Eat a wide variety of foods, which contain vitamins and minerals that aid bone formation, nourishment and strengthening. For instance, yellow and green vegetables are rich in vitamin C that encourages production of bone-forming cells. Dairy products contain calcium, to strengthen the bones and maintain bone reconstruction process. Proteins are vital for tissue building, and about 50% of the bone is protein; so you might consider increasing your protein intake. Magnesium and zinc play crucial roles in building bone mass and maintaining bone density. Omega-3 fats also protect against bone loss, especially in adults. Good sources for these include
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beef, shrimp, spinach, laxseeds, oysters and pumpkin seeds. Also, be conscious of how much salt you consume, as increase in sodium intake leads to loss of calcium through urination. The bones need calcium to stay strong, so a signiicant drop in calcium levels will afect bone health. Always use salt moderately and rely on herbs and spices to season your food properly. • Move More: Weight-bearing exercise builds bone mass and also improves posture and balance; these include running or jogging, aerobics, dancing, stairs climbing, etc. Also, don’t forget to take time to stretch. It promotes lexibility and joint mobility. Strength-training exercises like lifting weights will also help. To achieve maximal beneits with minimal risk, proper breathing and proper technique are important factors for safe lifting. • Make Every Day D-Day: Vitamin D helps the bones absorb calcium. Especially in children, lack of vitamin D may cause bone weakness, bowed legs, or stooped posture. The most common source of vitamin D is the sun, so you will beneit from spending time outdoors. There are supplements that could help if you live in a region with shorter days. Some soy drinks and margarines are also vitamin D enriched. • Maintain a Healthy Weight and Diet: Being too thin or too heavy can negatively afect bone health. Maintaining a stable weight, rather than repeatedly losing and regaining it, can help preserve bone density. Diets providing too few calories have been found to reduce bone density, even when combined with resistance exercise. Consume a balanced diet with at least 1,200 calories daily to preserve bone health.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life (John 6:47).
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ometimes, people confuse faith with believing. Both concepts are actually related, and they work together, but they’re not the same. Faith is translated from the Greek word “pistis,” which is a noun, while believe, on the other hand, is “pisteuo,” a verb that means to demonstrate your faith, to act your faith. When you say you believe, it’s not passive but active; there’s action to it. Believing is a word of action; it is actually doing your faith. So, when we say we’re believers in Jesus, it means we’re doers of the Word; we’re Word practitioners. That’s why the Bible says, “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” (James 2:17). Faith requires a corresponding action; you prove your faith by your actions; that’s believing. The Apostle James explained the diference between faith without actions, and faith with actions. Faith without actions is dead, but faith with actions produces results. He says, “…I will shew thee my faith by my works” (James 2:18). What he explains here is the simple word “believe.” It means I do my faith; whatever I believe is revealed in my actions; I talk, walk and act it!
CONFESSIONS Dear Father, I thank You for the blessing of acting my faith on the basis of Your Word, thereby enjoying all the blessings encapsulated in the Gospel. I make progress by the Word today, conident in its ability to put me over and cause me to excel in all things, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in me. He’s made my body come alive with the life of God. Now, I declare that I walk in divine health and victory; sickness and disease can’t dwell in this body because it’s the temple of the Holy Spirit. I’ve got the life of God in me; it’s in every iber of my being, in every cell of my blood and in every bone of my body. I live above sickness, disease, defeat and all the depravities that afect the human nature, as a result of the divine life and nature of God in me. I’m a partaker of the divine nature; I have the very essence and character of divinity. The indestructible, impregnable, and indomitable life of God is in me. I’m thus programmed and positioned for the transcendent life, dispensing the realities and verities of God’s Kingdom. Glory to God!
Thank You Lord, for the opportunity to demonstrate my faith and live by the principles of our glorious Kingdom. I live a life of faith, and as I act on the Word, my faith is built strong, exercised and Understanding the relationship between faith energized for continuous success, victories and triumphs. My and believing is very important because they’re faith is alive and working, and producing the desired results. fundamental to your possessing and enjoying other blessings of the Gospel. Believing is faith and The Word of God is the source of my life, and it is living and corresponding action put together. You must act your active in me today. I experience the transforming power of the faith in Jesus Christ. Your faith calls the unseen into Word in my health, inances, family and everything that concerns manifestation. With your faith, you see and create the me. I live in absolute victory over sickness, disease and poverty. invisible and make impossible things possible. Praise No weapon fashioned against me shall prosper because I live in Christ. God! The Healing School Magazine | 11
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