Bible Study Plan for Healing
Start Your New Year with a Healing Bible Study
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to reflect, renew, and seek deeper healing…physically, emotionally, and spiritually. For anyone navigating cancer, chronic illness, or other health challenges, starting a healing Bible study can be a life-giving way to draw closer to God’s heart and experience His peace and restoration.
Immersing myself in God’s word and His heart for healing was such a strength during my healing journey from cancer. I know without a doubt that God loves us and wants to heal us. How do I know? Because what did Christ do while he was here? He healed! He healed! He healed! And He can heal you too. These are the promises I held tightly to.
Here’s how you can create a powerful and personalized healing Bible study to guide you into the new year with hope and purpose.
Who Can Benefit from a Healing Bible Study?
This Bible study is for anyone seeking God’s healing touch in their life. Whether you are:
- Battling a health condition like cancer or chronic illness,
- Carrying emotional wounds from past hurts,
- Experiencing spiritual fatigue or needing encouragement,
…this study can help you find comfort, strength, and hope through God’s Word.
Healing isn’t just about physical restoration…God desires to bring wholeness to every part of your being. This study can help you explore His promises and walk in His peace, even in the midst of uncertainty.
Getting Started: A List of Healing Scriptures
For this particular project I chose a brand new Bible that was going to be specifically for this new scripture study plan. I wanted a Bible that was beautiful to look at and that I knew would be filled and highlighted with all of God’s promises and examples of healing whenever I reached for it, or needed encouragement. I will post links at the bottom of this post if you are interested in the same one I bought. But let’s get back to creating our Bible study, shall we?
Here’s a collection of powerful Scriptures to start with and meditate on. Take time with each one, letting God’s Word sink deep into your heart:
God’s Promises to Heal:
- Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord, who heals you.”
- Psalm 103:2-3 – “He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
- Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal.”
Jesus, Our Healer:
- Matthew 4:23 – “Jesus went throughout Galilee, healing every disease and sickness.”
- Luke 6:19 – “Power was coming from him and healing them all.”
- Mark 5:34 – “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
Strength in Waiting:
- Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
- Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything… and the peace of God… will guard your hearts.”
Eternal Healing and Hope:
- Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.”
- Isaiah 53:5 – “By his wounds we are healed.”
Healing Stories by Jesus
- Healing of the Leper (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16)
- Jesus heals a man with leprosy, showing His willingness to make the unclean clean.
- Healing of the Centurion’s Servant (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10)
- Jesus heals a servant from a distance, amazed by the centurion’s faith.
- Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law (Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39)
- Jesus heals her fever, and she immediately begins to serve.
- Calming the Storm and Healing the Demon-Possessed Men (Matthew 8:23-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)
- Jesus calms a storm and casts demons into a herd of pigs.
- Healing of the Woman with the Issue of Blood (Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48)
- A woman is healed by touching the edge of Jesus’ cloak in faith.
- Healing of Jairus’s Daughter (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56)
- Jesus raises a synagogue leader’s daughter from the dead.
- Healing of the Two Blind Men (Matthew 9:27-31)
- Two blind men receive sight through their faith.
- Healing of the Man Born Blind (John 9:1-12)
- Jesus heals a man blind from birth, revealing God’s works in him.
- Healing of the Canaanite Woman’s Daughter (Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30)
- A Gentile woman’s daughter is healed from demonic oppression because of her persistence and faith.
- Healing of the Deaf and Mute Man (Mark 7:31-37)
- Jesus heals a man who is deaf and has a speech impediment.
- Healing of the Paralyzed Man (Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
- Jesus forgives the man’s sins and heals his body, showing His authority.
Suggestions for Journaling, Reflection, and Highlighting
To make your healing Bible study meaningful and personal, try these ideas:
1. Journaling:
- Write Out Scriptures: Choose one verse a day and write it down in your journal. This helps you internalize the words.
- Reflect: Ask yourself:
- What does this verse reveal about God’s character?
- How does it speak to my current situation?
- What step of faith is God inviting me to take today?
- Pray Through the Verse: Turn the Scripture into a personal prayer. For example, with Psalm 34:18, you might pray:
“Lord, thank You for being close to me in my brokenness. Help me feel Your presence today.”
2. Highlighting in Your Bible:
- Use different colors to highlight themes:
- Pink for God’s love and compassion
- Yellow for His promises
- Blue for verses that bring peace and calm
- Write notes in the margins about what each passage means to you.
3. Create a Scripture Reflection Notebook:
Divide your notebook into three columns:
- The Verse: Write it out.
- God’s Promises: What promise or truth does this verse reveal?
- Application: How can I apply this truth in my life today?
A Daily Routine for Your Healing Study
- Set Aside Time: Choose a consistent time each day—mornings are great for starting the day with peace and hope.
- Start with Prayer: Ask God to speak to your heart and guide your study.
- Read and Reflect: Spend time reading one or two Scriptures, meditating on their meaning.
- Journal: Write your thoughts, prayers, and any insights God places on your heart.
- Pray Again: Thank God for His Word and ask for His healing in your life and the lives of others.
The Bible I’m Using
As promised, here are the links to the products I used to create this. There are many beautiful Bibles out there, but I chose this one because I thought it was beautiful, I liked the NIV version and because it had margins for journaling. But definitely choose one that speaks to you and your heart.
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Encouragement for the Journey
I hope these scriptures will be a treasure and a comfort to you. I hope you will reach for it whenever you need to anchor your heart in God’s love and truth. Whether you’re in need of healing or want to support someone else, God’s Word offers amazing encouragement and strength. As you dig into Scripture, trust that God is working in ways you may not yet see. This study can be a source of peace and hope as you walk through this season with Him.
You’ve got this… because He’s got you!
