The apostles and women’s corps visited every house to minister to the sick in Jericho and surrounding cities, spreading the teachings of Jesus. [1]
For long ages, primitive tribes greatly feared and shamefully neglected the sick until the evolution of shamancraft brought about a great advance in humanitarianism. [2] Ministry must alleviate or cure sickness in body and mind. [3] The gospel was very comforting to the sick in Jericho, bringing healing and hope to the afflicted as the apostles quietly carried out their work. [4] Minister to all who may be sick in mind or body, and proclaim the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [5]
Do not despise material healing methods for curing sickness; Jesus used them to teach the importance of not neglecting such means in the healing process. [6] Refrain from teaching the expectation of miracles while ministering to the sick. [7]