"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents;...
they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
" Taken from the Holy Bible KJV (Mark 16:17-18), this scripture speaks of the healing power given to man by God.
There are many who don't believe in healing, let alone God.
But there are those who not only believe in God, His son Jesus, and His written Word, but they also believe in the gifts of the Spirit, one being healing.
So much so, that schools have been created all around the world that teach healing according to the Holy Spirit.
They refer to themselves as Holy Spirit Healing Schools.
What is Taught at a Holy Spirit Healing School The Biblical principals of healing must first be taught and understood.
All that came to Jesus were healed.
Matthew 14:14 reads: And when Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
According to the Bible, this same power was given to us.
Not just for ourselves, but for others as well.
Sickness and disease continue to increase, and not just affecting the old, but the very young.
Families and careers are devastated by medical costs.
Overall, faith in God and healing is diminishing.
These schools are designed to help to stir up and restore that faith.
Examples of curriculum taught includes a study of the various types of healing (inner, spiritual, physical, emotional), an understanding of the Holy Spirit, intercessory prayer, the importance and power of prayer, how to minister to the terminally ill, and healing wounds of divorce, broken marriages, abortions and miscarriages, just to name a few.
The actual curriculum will depend on the school and its learning track.
Who Attends a Holy Spirit Healing School Anyone seeking a personal healing, anyone wishing to study what is called Divine Healing, or anyone in ministry should attend one of these schools.
Prayer groups and entire churches may also attend.
There are some schools that have a four-year curriculum while others have 5-day sessions once a month for one year.
Is your faith challenged? Have you had a recent loss and are now questioning God? Are you wondering why there is so much sickness among Christians? This may be a good place to begin to restore your relationship with Him and find answers to some of these questions.
How to Choose the Right Holy Spirit Healing School As with any educational inquiry, it is important to do your research.
There are schools of healing that are not biblically based.
Some believe in particular objects having healing powers and some call upon gods not associated with the Holy Spirit or the Bible.
Be careful to check the credentials of those in authority, as well as the schools background to ensure your personal needs are met.
There are stationary schools as well as schools that travel around to different churches and cities and hold "classes" for an appointed time.
Some offer Distance Learning classes in the subject of healing as well.
Choose carefully to make sure you get the most out of the experience.