Does God make People Sick? Part 2

This powerful teaching confronts one of the most troubling questions believers face: does God make people sick? We explore the apparent contradiction between Old Testament passages that say 'the Lord smote' and New Testament revelations of God's healing nature. The heart of this message reveals a crucial distinction—God is not the destroyer but rather passes righteous judgment that may allow the destroyer (Satan) access when we persist in rebellion. Through vivid examples like the Passover story where God protected His people while judgment fell on Egypt, we see that not everyone receives the same outcome. The blood covering makes all the difference. We're challenged to examine ourselves honestly, recognizing that when we judge ourselves and repent, we close the door to the enemy's destructive work. This isn't about living in fear of divine punishment but understanding that our loving Father has provided protection through Jesus' sacrifice. The testimony of Brad's miraculous healing from stage four cancer demonstrates what happens when believers gather in faith, believing God's true nature as healer. This teaching invites us into deeper intimacy with God by removing the distorted image of Him as the author of our suffering, revealing instead a Father who grieves when judgment must be allowed but always stands ready to forgive, restore, and heal when we turn back to Him.