Which trio of verses proves divine healing?

• A. Exodus 3:5, Matthew 9:10, James 4:12
• B. Exodus 15:26, Matthew 7:14, James 5:16
• C. Exodus 15:26, Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:14-16
• D. Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 9:35, James 4:12

Answer: (C)

Healing is shown in Scripture as a divine action that belongs to God’s character, is fulfilled in Jesus’ ministry, and is enacted in the church through faith-filled prayer. The trio you’re looking at brings those threads together.

Exodus 15:26 speaks in clear, personal terms: God declares He is the one who heals, offering a conditional promise of protection from diseases for obedience. This establishes healing as a divine provision rooted in God’s nature and relationship with His people.

Matthew 8:16-17 moves this into Jesus’ ministry, showing Him healing all kinds of sickness and infirmity. The passage links the acts of healing to prophecy, underscoring that Christ’s healing work fulfills God’s plan and demonstrates His authority over illness.

James 5:14-16 shows how healing operates within the church today: believers are advised to call on the elders, anoint with oil, and pray in faith, with the Lord’s response described as raising up the sick and forgiving sins. This lays out a practical, communal pattern for divine healing through faith, prayer, and corporate care.

Together, these verses provide a cohesive record: God is the healer, Jesus enacts that healing in His earthly ministry, and the church continues to steward healing through prayer and faith. The other options either pull in verses that aren’t about healing or pair healing with verses that don’t support the healing theme consistently, making the trio less coherent in proving divine healing.