Podcast Summary: Jesus the Healer w/ Nancy Dufresne Audio Podcast

Episode 125 | Peter’s Mother-In-Law
Date: December 23, 2022
Host: Nancy Dufresne (Dufresne Ministries)

Episode Overview

In this episode titled "Peter’s Mother-In-Law," Nancy Dufresne continues her in-depth study of the individual cases of healing recorded in the earthly ministry of Jesus. Focusing on the account from Luke 4:38-39, she unpacks the power, authority, and skill that Jesus demonstrated in healing Simon Peter’s mother-in-law and how these scriptural principles can be practically applied by believers today to receive and minister healing.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power and Presence of God in Every Situation

• Nancy opens with a powerful reminder that God’s healing power is present and available in every sick room and every hospital, encouraging listeners to receive that power by faith.

  “There’s enough power in every sick room and in every hospital room to raise up that sick one… It’s present right where you’re at.” (00:10)

• Receiving from God isn’t about “trying” but recognizing and accepting what has already been provided through Christ.

2. The Importance of Hearing and Doing the Word

• Nancy stresses that while hearing the Word is important, it is the doing of the Word that brings blessing.

  “It’s the doer that’s blessed… The hearing is to lead us to the doing of it.” (01:30)

• Audience is encouraged to take notes, meditate, and expect God to speak directly into their situations during the teaching.

3. The Biblical Account: Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law

• Scripture Focus: Luke 4:38-39 — Jesus rebukes a great fever in Peter’s mother-in-law and she is instantly healed, rising to serve them.

  • Emphasis on the fever being “great,” with insight added by Luke the physician (06:10).

• Authority In Action:

  • Jesus didn’t pray for the fever—He rebuked it.

    “He rebuked the fever. He talked to the fever. The fever heard him because it says it left.” (07:25)

  • Sickness and disease must obey the authority of the believer when spoken to in faith.

4. Speaking to the Problem (Based on Mark 11:22-23)

• Believers are instructed not to simply talk about the mountain (problem), but to talk to it, in faith.

  “Whosoever shall say unto this mountain... he shall have whatsoever he saith.” (09:00)

• Notable advice:

  “Many are talking about the mountain and not talking to the mountain… Talk to things. They will obey you.” (10:25)

• Persistence and Growth in Faith:

  • Even if changes aren’t immediate, every declaration in faith removes part of the “mountain.”

    “Don’t assume that the mountain has to move all at once. Move it a rock at a time. The size of the faith determines how much is removed…” (12:10)

5. The Principle of Impartation, Not Just Prayer

• Healing ministry operates not just by prayer, but by imparting the anointing—transferring tangible healing power:

  • Jesus touched Peter’s mother-in-law and imparted power with His hand (compare Gospel accounts).

  • Nancy recounts how her husband was corrected by Jesus:

    “I didn’t anoint you to pray for the sick. I anointed you with healing power to impart healing power...” (15:00)

  • Receiving Tangible Anointing:

    • The importance of cooperating with the tangible anointing by faith, not by mental effort.
    • Some people don’t receive because they try to figure it out mentally instead of simply believing in their hearts:

      “Receiving is a faith action, and faith is in your heart. You quiet the mind… just say, I receive it, and then you receive with your heart.” (19:50)

6. The Role of the Receiver

• Jesus did His part; Peter’s mother-in-law did hers by immediately getting up and serving.

• Nancy emphasizes that after receiving healing, one's life should be dedicated to serving God:

  “When you receive healing, it’s not so you can go out and live the life that’s apart from the will of God… God’s power works in us and for us and through us so that we can serve him.” (22:10)

• Warning Against Losing Healing:

  • Nancy shares testimonies where people lost their healing by returning to former lifestyles or not acting on their healing.

7. The Importance of Faith and Action

• Story: In Aimee Semple McPherson’s healing services, those who acted in faith received their healing, those who did not, remained unhealed.

  “Don’t give reasons why you can’t… The devil will give you reasons why you can’t. Don’t take those reasons. The Word authorizes you that you can in Jesus' name.” (25:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There’s enough power in every sick room and in every hospital room to raise up that sick one… Power is present.” (Nancy Dufresne, 00:10)

• “It’s the doer that’s blessed… The hearing is to lead us to the doing of it.” (Nancy Dufresne, 01:30)

• “Every sickness and every disease must obey when it’s spoken to.” (Nancy Dufresne, 07:45)

• “Don’t assume that the mountain has to move all at once. Move it a rock at a time… The size of the faith determines how much is removed…” (Nancy Dufresne, 12:10)

• “When you receive healing, it’s not so you can go out and live a life that’s apart from the will of God… God’s power works in us and for us and through us so that we can serve him.” (Nancy Dufresne, 22:10)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:10 – Proclaiming God’s power is present for healing
• 01:30 – The importance of being a “doer” of the Word
• 06:10 – Luke 4:38-39: Jesus heals Peter’s mother-in-law
• 07:25 – Jesus rebukes the fever; authority over sickness
• 09:00 – Mark 11:22-23: Speaking to, not about, the mountain
• 12:10 – Progress in faith and persistence in declaration
• 15:00 – Healing ministry: impartation vs. just prayer
• 19:50 – How to receive the anointing and cooperate with power
• 22:10 – Healing for service; warning against losing healing
• 25:00 – Testimony: Faith, action, and the outcome of belief or doubt

Conclusion

Nancy Dufresne wraps up by inviting listeners to release their faith and receive their healing, emphasizing the partnership between God's power and the believer's faith. The message encourages practical application, spiritual boldness, and continued pursuit of becoming skillful in both receiving and ministering healing.

Summary prepared for listeners wishing to glean the full teaching and faith-filled encouragement of this podcast episode without missing key scriptural and practical insights.