Reaching Those with Disabilities
from LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching Hosted by Living Hope International Ministries
By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”] Disability—“a physical or mental impairment that substantially affects an individual in experiencing life in ways that other people typically do.” Major Types of Disabilities Physical disabilities Mental/cognitive disabilities Emotional disabilities Developmental disabilities Learning disabilities Disabilities in the Ancient World Individuals with disabilities were viewed as: Cursed by the gods A burden to their family and society Inferior (“lesser”) people, not afforded the same privileges and status A means of entertainment Disabilities in the Bible Mephibosheth—2 Sam 9:1-13 Paralyzed man—Mark 2:1-12 Man with edema—Luke 14:1-15 The mission of the church is to give attention to the marginalized, the unloved, and the scorned—all those whom society would overlook or dismiss. Disabled individuals are just “differently abled” than others and need love, encouragement, and support. They need to experience the love and forgiveness of God, and we as the church are to be a tangible way they come to know the love of God in their lives. The post Reaching Those with Disabilities first appeared on Living Hope.
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