Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Mark 7:31-37
by: Jo Anne Kandel.
The two basic ways that Jesus heals people in Scripture are through his touch and his word. In this passage, both are utilized as Jesus touches the man’s ears, uses spit to heal his speech and then prays over him. While people today would not take kindly to the use of spit to heal them, we should still follow the example of Jesus by utilizing prayer and a “healing touch.” For example, a healing touch can mean a phone call, flowers, a card or a hug.