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1. WHAT DO YOU NOTICE?

a. As you go into the world of people, what do you notice? What principle is taught by the following verse? Matthew 9:12.

b. What did Jesus do as He saw similar conditions around Him? Matthew 4:24.

“The Saviour of the world devoted more time and labor to healing the afflicted of their maladies than to preaching. His last injunction to His apostles, His representatives upon the earth, was to lay hands on the sick that they might recover. When the Master shall come, He will commend those who have visited the sick and relieved the necessities of the afflicted.”–Testimonies, vol. 4, p. 225.

c. How can we do the same? Luke 10:33–37.

“Christ’s example must be followed by those who claim to be His children. Relieve the physical necessities of your fellow men, and their gratitude will break down the barriers and enable you to reach their hearts. Consider this matter earnestly.”–Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 127.

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2. AM I WELL?

a. How does Luke 4:23, stating, “Physician, heal thyself,” apply to the healing work which we are to perform?

“Let us present the gospel to the sick, connecting Jesus, the Great Healer, with the simple remedies used; and our living faith will be answered. But those who come to the Great Healer must be willing to do His will, to humble their souls, and confess their sins. As we lay hold of divine power with a faith that will not be denied, we shall see the salvation of God.”–Medical Ministry, p. 29.

b. How can we individually be well? 3 John 2. How will our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being affect others?

“The work of health reform is the Lord’s means for lessening suffering in our world and for purifying His church. Teach the people that they can act as God’s helping hand, by cooperating with the Master Worker in restoring physical and spiritual health. This work bears the signature of heaven and will open doors for the entrance of other precious truths. There is room for all to labor who will take hold of this work intelligently.”–Testimonies, vol. 9, pp. 112, 113.

“When we have tried to present the health reform to our brethren and sisters, and have spoken to them of the importance of eating and drinking and doing all that they do to the glory of God, many by their actions have said: ‘It is nobody’s business whether I eat this or that. Whatever we do we are to bear the consequences ourselves.’ Dear friends, you are greatly mistaken. You are not the only sufferers from a wrong course. The society you are in bears the consequences of your wrongs, in a great degree, as well as yourselves. If you suffer from your intemperance in eating or drinking, we that are around you or associated with you are also affected by your infirmities. We have to suffer on account of your wrong course. If it has an influence to lessen your powers of mind or body, we feel it when in your society, and are affected by it.”–Ibid., vol. 2, p. 356.

c. What is the most effective way that we can educate others in God’s plan of well-being? 1 Timothy 4:12, 16; 1 Corinthians 9:27.

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3. SHARING THE SECRET

a. In order to be effective in sharing God’s ways of healing, what do we need? Psalm 143:10.

“Let our people show that they have a living interest in medical missionary work. Let them prepare themselves for usefulness by studying the books that have been written for our instruction in these lines. These books deserve much more attention and appreciation than they have received. Much that is for the benefit of all to understand has been written for the special purpose of instruction in the principles of health. Those who study and practice these principles will be greatly blessed, both physically and spiritually. An understanding of the philosophy of health will be a safeguard against many of the evils that are continually increasing.”–Testimonies, vol. 7, p. 63.

“A responsibility to spread the knowledge of hygienic principles rests upon all who have enjoyed the benefits of health reform. . . . There must be a revival in regard to this matter; for God purposes to accomplish much through this agency.”–Healthful Living, p. 260.

b. In what specific areas do we need to be educated? Luke 9:2. Where should this schooling take place?

“Let the Lord’s work go forward. Let the medical missionary and the educational work go forward. I am sure that this is our great lack–earnest, devoted, intelligent, capable workers.”–Testimonies, vol. 9, pp. 168, 169.

“I would advise young men and women to give heed to [the subject of medical missionary work]. Perilous times are before us. The whole world will be involved in perplexity and distress. Diseases of every kind will be upon the human family, and such ignorance as now prevails concerning the laws of health will result in great suffering and the loss of many lives that might be saved.”–Healthful Living, p. 254.

“Cautions have been given me in reference to the work of training nurses and medical missionary evangelists. We are not to centralize this work in any one place. In every sanitarium established, young men and young women should be trained to be medical missionaries. The Lord will open the way before them as they go forth to work for Him.”–Testimonies, vol. 7, p. 100.

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4. USING THE TRAINING

a. How can we use medical missionary work to reach out to our neighbors and communities? Luke 10:9.

“[Medical missionary] work, properly conducted, will save many a poor sinner who has been neglected by the churches. Many not of our faith are longing for the very help that Christians are in duty bound to give. If God’s people would show a genuine interest in their neighbors, many would be reached by the special truths for this time. Nothing will or ever can give character to the work like helping the people just where they are. Thousands might today be rejoicing in the message if those who claim to love God and keep His commandments would work as Christ worked.

“When the medical missionary work thus wins men and women to a saving knowledge of Christ and His truth, money and earnest labor may safely be invested in it; for it is a work that will endure.”–Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 280.

“I have been instructed that one of the principal reasons why hygienic restaurants and treatment rooms should be established in the centers of large cities is that by this means the attention of leading men will be called to the third angel’s message. Noticing that these restaurants are conducted in a way altogether different from the way in which ordinary restaurants are conducted, men of intelligence will begin to inquire into the reasons for the difference in business methods, and will investigate the principles that lead us to serve superior food. Thus they will be led to a knowledge of the message for this time.”–Ibid., vol. 7, pp. 122, 123.

b. What should we remember in working the cities and the country places? Psalm 2:8.

“Cooking schools are to be held. The people are to be taught how to prepare wholesome food. They are to be shown the need of discarding unhealthful foods. But we should never advocate a starvation diet. It is possible to have a wholesome, nutritious diet without the use of tea, coffee, and flesh food. The work of teaching the people how to prepare a dietary that is at once wholesome and appetizing, is of the utmost importance.”–Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 112.

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5. SOMETHING ELSE

a. We need something else to reach the masses. What does God ask us to do? Matthew 5:14–16.

“Health restaurants and treatment rooms should be established. Our efforts in these lines should include the great seaside resorts.”–Testimonies, vol. 7, pp. 55, 56.

b. Where should these health retreats be located and why? Psalm 65:12, 13; Genesis 2:9.

“Light has been given me that in medical missionary work we have lost great advantages by failing to realize the need of a change in our plans in regard to the location of sanitariums. It is the Lord’s will that these institutions shall be established outside the city. They should be situated in the country, in the midst of surroundings as attractive as possible. In nature–the Lord’s garden–the sick will always find something to divert their attention from themselves and lift their thoughts to God.

“I have been instructed that the sick should be cared for away from the bustle of the cities, away from the noise of streetcars and the continual rattling of carts and carriages. People who come to our sanitariums from country homes will appreciate a quiet place; and in retirement patients will be more readily influenced by the Spirit of God.”–Counsels on Health, pp. 265, 266.

c. What is needed to be able to have functioning entities to help share the third angel’s message? Psalm 25:4; Proverbs 4:20–22.

d. What are we waiting for? What should we do? Psalm 42:11.

“We should educate ourselves, not only to live in harmony with the laws of health, but to teach others the better way. Many, even of those who profess to believe the special truths for this time, are lamentably ignorant with regard to health and temperance. They need to be educated, line upon line, precept upon precept. The subject must be kept fresh before them.”–Counsels on Health, p. 449.

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PERSONAL REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Why does God give us the medical missionary work?

2. Am I a fit example of His healing power? What do I need to change?

3. What methods of medical missionary work can I implement now?

4. In what ways do I need to be trained individually for this work?

5. How may our local church better use the right arm and train others to do the same?

The God-Fearing Physician. “There is no missionary field more important than that occupied by the faithful, God-fearing physician. There is no field where a man may accomplish greater good, or win more jewels to shine in the crown of his rejoicing.”–Healthful Living, p. 254.

Sabbath Observance at Our Restaurants. “When thinking men find that our restaurants are closed on the Sabbath, they will make inquiries in regard to the principles that lead us to close our doors on Saturday. In answering their questions, we shall have opportunity to acquaint them with the reasons for our faith. We can give them copies of our periodicals and tracts, so that they may be able to understand the difference between ‘him that serveth God and him that serveth Him not.’

“Not all our people are as particular as they should be in regard to Sabbath observance. May God help them to reform. It becomes the head of every family to plant his feet firmly on the platform of obedience.”–Testimonies, vol. 7, p. 123.

Part of the Work of God. “Those who cannot see the importance and bearing of the medical missionary work should not feel authorized to endeavor to control any phase of it. They need an increased knowledge in every line of health reform. They need to be purified, sanctified, and ennobled. They need to be molded and fashioned after the divine similitude. Then they will see that the medical missionary work is a part of the work of God.”–Ibid., vol. 6, p. 300.

Living Principles. “Let [workers who possess true missionary zeal] take the living principle of health reform into the communities that to a large degree are ignorant of these principles.”–Ibid., vol. 9, p. 118.