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In this powerful sermon, delve into the divine nature of God as Jehovah Rapha, the healer and restorer. Explore biblical passages from Jeremiah and Matthew that illustrate God's promise to restore health and heal wounds, both physically and spiritually. Matthew 9
In this powerful sermon, delve into the divine nature of God as Jehovah Rapha, the healer and restorer. Explore biblical passages from Jeremiah and Matthew that illustrate God's promise to restore health and heal wounds, both physically and spiritually. Matthew 9
Welcome to the Hopewell Baptist Church podcast. In this episode, our pastor Barry Wilkinson talks about how God welcomes us so we are to welcome each other. God desires us to have meaningful and genuine relationships with each other in HIs family. The messages centers around several reasons we have to do that. We hope you are encouraged to live with an open heart toward other people. Hopewell Baptist Church is located 7 miles outside of Andalusia, Al at 6592 Brooklyn Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421. If you would like to contact the church, feel free to call 334-222-2757. --
Title: The Names of GodSpeaker: Pastor Bryan SmithDate: 22nd March 2026Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand Summary: "The Lord is my shepherd" is one of the most quoted lines in the Bible, but how often do we pause to ask what that name actually means? This episode takes a close look at several of the Hebrew names of God, unpacking what each one reveals about who God is and what He offers His people today. Starting with Jehovah Tsidkenu, the Lord our righteousness, the episode draws a direct line from Jeremiah's prophecy about the coming Messiah to Jesus as the fulfilment of that promise. The world is full of corruption and no amount of personal effort can clean that up. Jesus, the exact image of the Father, laid down His life to remove the contamination of sin and restore righteousness to those who trust in Him. From there, the names keep unfolding. Jehovah Rohi, the Lord is my shepherd, points to a God who knows each person by name, who guides, protects, and provides even through the darkest valleys. Then Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, is traced from a bitter wilderness spring to the cross itself, where healing was secured. Taken together, these names build a picture of a God who is not one-dimensional but deeply personal, multi-faceted, and actively involved in every area of life. Key Points: Jehovah Tsidkenu means "the Lord our righteousness." Jesus fulfilled this name by dealing with the corruption of sin that no human effort could fix, making His righteousness available to everyone who receives Him. Jehovah Rohi means "the Lord is my shepherd." Just as David drew comfort from knowing God watched over every detail of his life, the same promise stands for believers today, including through fear, uncertainty, and the challenges of a turbulent world. Jehovah Rapha means "the Lord who heals." The tree cast into the bitter waters at Marah points forward to the cross, where Christ bore sin in His own body so that healing, wholeness, and restoration could flow to His people. Reference Scriptures: Jeremiah 23:5-6 Hebrews 1:1-9 Exodus 6:2-3, 7 Psalm 23:1-6 John 10:11-14 Acts 20:25-31 Exodus 15:22-26 1 Peter 2:21-25 James 5:14-16 Psalm 83 Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com © 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exodus 15:22-27 When did you last go to the Doctor? The Problem: Bitter Waters Why do we need healing? The Provision: God's Appointed Remedy How does God heal His people? The Physician: The LORD our Healer How do we enjoy God's healing presence?
The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Garth Heckman VERY FAMILIAR STORY - *TIED TO MY NOTES TODAY THE BUILD UP and DEMISE OF ISRAEL THE PEOPLE WANTED A MAN OVER GOD (They wanted a King)… Here is an old quote: when more than one votes… you can assure its the wrong decision. It wasn't a King that was truly the problem - BUT RATHER following a man, that was the problem. It was the peoples desire to follow a King over a prophet who followed God. ***No one voted a prophet in. ****People choose a King, God chooses a prophet. Saul offers false sacrifices Saul chooses to disobey Gods orders to wipe out the Amakalites Saul becomes erratic and tormented by demonic spirits Saul now operates out of fear *Israel and the army now saw their enemies the way their leader did - IN FEAR. The battle of David and Goliath was never really about David and Goliath. It was the culmination of Israel's spiritual decline under Saul, and the first visible sign that God had already been at work preparing a different kind of leader — one after His own heart. 1 Samuel 17 41 Goliath walked out toward David with his shield bearer ahead of him, 42 sneering in contempt at this ruddy-faced boy. 43 “Am I a dog,” he roared at David, “that you come at me with a stick?” And he cursed David by the names of his gods. 44 “Come over here, and I'll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled. 45 David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven's Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head. And then I will give the dead bodies of your men to the birds and wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! 47 And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord's battle, and he will give you to us!” David's arrival on the battlefield was jarring precisely because of the contrast. He was young, unarmored, and inexperienced — but he carried something the entire army had lost: a reference point for who God was. David doesn't call out the enemy, he calls out his tactics… His weapons of choice. WHY? In 1 Samuel 17:45, David identifies a three-fold physical threat. In John 10:10, Jesus identifies a three-fold spiritual threat. They map onto each other in a way that shows how the enemy operates: | Goliath's Arsenal (1 Samuel 17:45) | The Thief's Mission (John 10:10) | The Spiritual Parallel - The Sword. | To Steal | Goliath relied on his sword to strip Israel of their land, their freedom, and their identity. The enemy wants to rob you of your peace and purpose. The Spear. | To Kill | A spear is designed for a direct, fatal strike. Goliath's Literal goal was to end David's life; the thief's goal is total spiritual death. The Javelin | To Destroy | A javelin is thrown from a distance, bringing unexpected, widespread ruin. The enemy aims for complete devastation of your life and relationships. The Core Contrast: Flesh vs. Spirit The real tie-in between these two passages is the **source of victory** that both David and Jesus point to. Both stories set up a stark contrast between reliance on worldly power and reliance on divine power. * **David's Answer:** Right after naming Goliath's weapons, David says, *"But I come to you in the name of the Lord of Hosts."* He acknowledges the physical threat but completely bypasses it by relying on God's authority. * **Jesus' Answer:** Right after naming the thief's three-fold threat, Jesus says, *"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly."* Bears and Lions can't call you out. They can't mock you, cast verbal jabs and doubt at you. Historical Context His defiance of Israel's armies was also a taunt against their God. Your problems, issues, fears, is a taunt against God! Goliath's relys on human technology, political position and physical power. David invokes God's character and power, not his own resources. This echoes the idea that God's name represents His active intervention (similar to Exodus 3 or the Psalms). It wasn't the weapon David had it was the Worship. Slingers were common; - Tribe of Benjamin 700 warriors ambidextrous - Sling a stone up to 95 MPH - At over 200 yards… They were so confident they would inscribe words on their stones… MINE WOULD BE “ROCK ON” David contrasts Goliath's weapons with the invisible but superior heavenly host. This title appears frequently in prophetic books but here underscores early recognition of God's military sovereignty. "Whom you have defied [cheraf-ta]": The verb charaf means to reproach, taunt, or blaspheme. Goliath's challenge is personal against Israel's God, making this a theological battle, not just military. YOUR PROBLEMS ARE A THEOLOGICAL PROBLEM… i.e. Your problems are a “who is your God Problem” Do you know who my father is? - a. No - b. Yes and I don't care - c. Yes and I will leave you alone BUT WHAT IF THE QUESTION WAS THIS IN THAT SITUATION… “I wonder who my father is?” Jehovah Jireh (יְהוָה יִרְאֶה) "The LORD will provide" — revealed when God provided a ram as Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac. Genesis 22:14. Jehovah Rapha (יְהוָה רָפָא) "The LORD who heals" — revealed after God sweetened the bitter waters of Marah for Israel in the wilderness. Exodus 15:26. Covers physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Jehovah Nissi (יְהוָה נִסִּי) "The LORD is my banner" — declared by Moses after Israel's victory over the Amalekites. A banner was a military standard — the rallying point in battle. Exodus 17:15. God Himself is the flag Israel fights under. Jehovah Shalom (יְהוָה שָׁלוֹם) "The LORD is peace" — spoken by Gideon after encountering the angel of the Lord and fearing he would die. Shalom is not just the absence of conflict but wholeness, completeness, and flourishing. Judges 6:24. Jehovah Rohi (יְהוָה רֹעִי) "The LORD is my shepherd" — the opening of Psalm 23. One of the most intimate names — depicting God as the one who leads, feeds, protects, and restores. Jehovah Tsidkenu (יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ) "The LORD our righteousness" — a prophetic name pointing to the coming Messiah who would be the righteousness of His people. Jeremiah 23:6. Deeply connected to the New Testament doctrine of justification. Jehovah Shammah (יְהוָה שָׁמָּה) "The LORD is there" — the name given to the restored Jerusalem in Ezekiel's vision. Ezekiel 48:35. God's presence dwelling permanently with His people — echoed in Revelation 21 with the New Jerusalem. Jehovah Sabaoth (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת) "The LORD of Hosts" or "The LORD of Armies" — one of the most frequently used names in the prophets. It pictures God as the commander of vast heavenly armies. Used powerfully in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Malachi. Jehovah Mekoddishkem (יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם) "The LORD who sanctifies you" — Exodus 31:13. God as the one who sets His people apart and makes them holy. Sanctification as His work, not ours alone. Jehovah Gmolah (יְהוָה גְּמֻלּוֹת) "The LORD of recompense" or "The God of vengeance" — Jeremiah 51:56. God as the one who repays — both in justice against enemies and in vindication of His people. The Compound El Names El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי) "God Almighty" or literally "God of the mountains" or "the all-sufficient one." First used with Abraham in Genesis 17:1 when God renewed His covenant. It speaks of God's absolute sufficiency — He is enough for every need. El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן) "God Most High" — used by Melchizedek blessing Abraham in Genesis 14. It emphasizes God's supremacy above all other powers, rulers, and so-called gods. El Olam (אֵל עוֹלָם) "The Everlasting God" or "God of eternity" — Genesis 21:33. He has no beginning and no end. Time exists within Him, not the other way around. El Roi (אֵל רֳאִי) "The God who sees me" — spoken by Hagar in the wilderness after she fled from Sarah. Genesis 16:13. One of the most tender names — God seeing the forgotten, the marginalized, the one who thinks they are invisible. El Gibhor (אֵל גִּבּוֹר) "Mighty God" — Isaiah 9:6, in the famous messianic prophecy. One of the titles given to the coming Messiah — pointing directly to Christ. El Hannun (אֵל חַנּוּן) "The gracious God" — Nehemiah 9:31. God whose grace prevents Him from completely destroying even a rebellious people. New Testament Abba (אַבָּא) "Father" — an Aramaic term of deep intimacy, closer to "Daddy" than formal address. Jesus used it in Gethsemane. Paul says believers are given the Spirit of adoption by which they cry "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15. Emmanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל) "God with us" — Isaiah 7:14, fulfilled in Matthew 1:23 with the birth of Jesus. Perhaps the most staggering name of all — the eternal God choosing to be with humanity in flesh. Why This Matters Each name was not invented by theologians — it was revealed in a moment. God didn't introduce Himself as Jehovah Rapha in a lecture. He revealed it when Israel was thirsty and the water was bitter. He revealed Jehovah Jireh when a father was about to lose his son on an altar. The pattern is consistent throughout Scripture: Every name of God was born out of a human crisis that God personally entered. That means the names are not just theological categories — they are a record of God showing up. And for anyone studying or teaching these names, the invitation is not just to know them but to discover which name corresponds to the specific place of need you are standing in right now. Lets end on this: 1 Sam. 17:40 40 He picked up five smooth stones from a stream and put them into his shepherd's bag. Then, armed only with his shepherd's staff and sling, he started across the valley to fight the Philistine. WHY FIVE STONES? Because Goliath had 4 brothers! Ishbi-Benob, Saph, Lahmi AND SIX FINGER FRANK …THERE WILL ALWAYS BE GIANTS… But who is your God? He is the one who crushed satans head and gives us the victory! CALL ON HIS NAME AND HE SHALL ANSWER.
The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Garth Heckman Bears and Lions can't call you out. They can't mock you, cast verbal jabs and doubt at you. Historical Context His defiance of Israel's armies was also a taunt against their God. Your problems, issues, fears, is a taunt against God! Goliath's relys on human technology, political position and physical power. David invokes God's character and power, not his own resources. This echoes the idea that God's name represents His active intervention (similar to Exodus 3 or the Psalms). It wasn't the weapon David had it was the Worship. Slingers were common; - Tribe of Benjamin 700 warriors ambidextrous - Sling a stone up to 95 MPH - At over 200 yards… They were so confident they would inscribe words on their stones… MINE WOULD BE “ROCK ON” David contrasts Goliath's weapons with the invisible but superior heavenly host. This title appears frequently in prophetic books but here underscores early recognition of God's military sovereignty. "Whom you have defied [cheraf-ta]": The verb charaf means to reproach, taunt, or blaspheme. Goliath's challenge is personal against Israel's God, making this a theological battle, not just military. YOUR PROBLEMS ARE A THEOLOGICAL PROBLEM… i.e. Your problems are a “who is your God Problem” Do you know who my father is? - a. No - b. Yes and I don't care - c. Yes and I will leave you alone BUT WHAT IF THE QUESTION WAS THIS IN THAT SITUATION… “I wonder who my father is?” Jehovah Jireh (יְהוָה יִרְאֶה) "The LORD will provide" — revealed when God provided a ram as Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac. Genesis 22:14. Jehovah Rapha (יְהוָה רָפָא) "The LORD who heals" — revealed after God sweetened the bitter waters of Marah for Israel in the wilderness. Exodus 15:26. Covers physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Jehovah Nissi (יְהוָה נִסִּי) "The LORD is my banner" — declared by Moses after Israel's victory over the Amalekites. A banner was a military standard — the rallying point in battle. Exodus 17:15. God Himself is the flag Israel fights under. Jehovah Shalom (יְהוָה שָׁלוֹם) "The LORD is peace" — spoken by Gideon after encountering the angel of the Lord and fearing he would die. Shalom is not just the absence of conflict but wholeness, completeness, and flourishing. Judges 6:24. Jehovah Rohi (יְהוָה רֹעִי) "The LORD is my shepherd" — the opening of Psalm 23. One of the most intimate names — depicting God as the one who leads, feeds, protects, and restores. Jehovah Tsidkenu (יְהוָה צִדְקֵנוּ) "The LORD our righteousness" — a prophetic name pointing to the coming Messiah who would be the righteousness of His people. Jeremiah 23:6. Deeply connected to the New Testament doctrine of justification. Jehovah Shammah (יְהוָה שָׁמָּה) "The LORD is there" — the name given to the restored Jerusalem in Ezekiel's vision. Ezekiel 48:35. God's presence dwelling permanently with His people — echoed in Revelation 21 with the New Jerusalem. Jehovah Sabaoth (יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת) "The LORD of Hosts" or "The LORD of Armies" — one of the most frequently used names in the prophets. It pictures God as the commander of vast heavenly armies. Used powerfully in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Malachi. Jehovah Mekoddishkem (יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם) "The LORD who sanctifies you" — Exodus 31:13. God as the one who sets His people apart and makes them holy. Sanctification as His work, not ours alone. Jehovah Gmolah (יְהוָה גְּמֻלּוֹת) "The LORD of recompense" or "The God of vengeance" — Jeremiah 51:56. God as the one who repays — both in justice against enemies and in vindication of His people. The Compound El Names El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי) "God Almighty" or literally "God of the mountains" or "the all-sufficient one." First used with Abraham in Genesis 17:1 when God renewed His covenant. It speaks of God's absolute sufficiency — He is enough for every need. El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן) "God Most High" — used by Melchizedek blessing Abraham in Genesis 14. It emphasizes God's supremacy above all other powers, rulers, and so-called gods. El Olam (אֵל עוֹלָם) "The Everlasting God" or "God of eternity" — Genesis 21:33. He has no beginning and no end. Time exists within Him, not the other way around. El Roi (אֵל רֳאִי) "The God who sees me" — spoken by Hagar in the wilderness after she fled from Sarah. Genesis 16:13. One of the most tender names — God seeing the forgotten, the marginalized, the one who thinks they are invisible. El Gibhor (אֵל גִּבּוֹר) "Mighty God" — Isaiah 9:6, in the famous messianic prophecy. One of the titles given to the coming Messiah — pointing directly to Christ. El Hannun (אֵל חַנּוּן) "The gracious God" — Nehemiah 9:31. God whose grace prevents Him from completely destroying even a rebellious people. New Testament Abba (אַבָּא) "Father" — an Aramaic term of deep intimacy, closer to "Daddy" than formal address. Jesus used it in Gethsemane. Paul says believers are given the Spirit of adoption by which they cry "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15. Emmanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל) "God with us" — Isaiah 7:14, fulfilled in Matthew 1:23 with the birth of Jesus. Perhaps the most staggering name of all — the eternal God choosing to be with humanity in flesh. Why This Matters Each name was not invented by theologians — it was revealed in a moment. God didn't introduce Himself as Jehovah Rapha in a lecture. He revealed it when Israel was thirsty and the water was bitter. He revealed Jehovah Jireh when a father was about to lose his son on an altar. The pattern is consistent throughout Scripture: Every name of God was born out of a human crisis that God personally entered. That means the names are not just theological categories — they are a record of God showing up. And for anyone studying or teaching these names, the invitation is not just to know them but to discover which name corresponds to the specific place of need you are standing in right now.
Gregg Madden teaches important life-giving truths about healing; while avoiding some of the erroneous beliefs being taught on the subject today.
Gregg Madden teaches important life-giving truths about healing; while avoiding some of the erroneous beliefs being taught on the subject today.
Gregg Madden teaches important life-giving truths about healing; while avoiding some of the erroneous beliefs being taught on the subject today.
Gregg Madden teaches important life-giving truths about healing; while avoiding some of the erroneous beliefs being taught on the subject today.
Gregg Madden teaches important life-giving truths about healing; while avoiding some of the erroneous beliefs being taught on the subject today.
Gregg Madden teaches important life-giving truths about healing; while avoiding some of the erroneous beliefs being taught on the subject today.
Sermon Series: "The Miracles of Jesus"
Do you have to pray to the right name of God for Him to hear you?Jehovah-Jireh for provision. Jehovah-Rapha for healing. Father for forgiveness. Spirit for help.Does God care more about formality when you pray? Or does He just want to talk to you?P.S. A bird also joined us this week. Justin may or may still be trying to find it. Prayers appreciated.
Daily Dose of Hope May 18, 2026 Name of God: Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals, Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:2-3, 147:3, Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 8:16-17 Prayer: Jehovah Rapha, You are my Healer. I bring before You my pain, my fears, and my brokenness. Touch every part of me that needs restoration—my body, my mind, and my spirit. Fill me with Your peace, strength, and hope. I trust in Your promise to heal and restore me, today and always. Amen Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope! Happy Monday! The Daily Dose is the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan. We have been walking through the Old Testament names of God. I don't know about you, but I have been finding this really fascinating. We learn so much from the divine names, as they each illustrate some aspect of God's character. The name we are discussing today is Jehovah Rapha. Jehovah, which we discussed last week, can be translated in English as Lord. Rapha means to heal, to make complete or to make whole. The two combined together means, the God who heals. God is the Great Physician, and He can heal emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. He may not bring healing in the way that is expected but will always bring healing in the way that is needed. The Hebrew word rapha shows up 67 times throughout the Old Testament. We see this in our first Scripture for today. Exodus 15:26 says, If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am [Jehovah Rapha], the Lord who heals you. The Israelites were thirsty and were grumbling to Moses. The water was bitter. So, God told Moses to throw a specific piece of wood in the water to make it fit to drink. And he did. God revealed to His people that He is the One who will protect them and heal them if they would their trust in Him and obey. As you follow the idea of rapha throughout the Old Testament, you see three distinct areas God healed: Physical (see Genesis 20:17; 2 Kings 20:8; Psalm 103:2-5; Jeremiah 30:17) Emotional (see Psalm 147:3) Spiritual (see Psalm 41:4; Jeremiah 3:22) If you take a look at the rest of today's Scripture reading, see if you can identify what kind of healing God is doing. All of this healing, however, was leading up to the point where that same God, Jehovah Rapha, took on flesh and demonstrated His great love for His people. In Jesus, we find a God who loves to heal. Think about the words of the prophet Isaiah, in talking about the coming Messiah, he said this: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound … (Isaiah 61:1). And Jesus did just that, didn't he? He walked closely with the poor, he healed the sick and lame, he healed hearts, and he provided freedom. Jesus was Jehovah Rapha. What kind of healing do you need today? Spend some time and pray to the Lord who heals, Jehovah Rapha. Cry out to Him by name and ask for whatever you need. Blessings, Pastor Vicki
The need for human touch is one of our most basic, fundamental needs. We often find Jesus doing exactly that in the gospel of Mark. And just as you have five fingers with which you can touch the world around you, there are five stages to the healing touch of Jesus in this story. Let's explore them.I. The Condition (v. 40a)II. The Cry (v. 40b)III. The Compassion (v. 41)IV. The Cure (v. 42)V. The Command (vv. 43-45)Learn Your Bible: Meditate on Jeremiah 17:14 and remind yourself that we serve Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals.Love Your Neighbor: How can you reflect the healing love of Jesus in a friend or loved one's life this week?Live in Freedom: Surrender the broken and hurting places of your heart to the Lord and invite Him to bring healing and restore your joy and hope.
Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a series about God's names in the Bible. This sermon examines the name Jehovah Rapha, meaning “God who heals.” This name of God appears only once in the Bible, in Exodus 15. But the meaning is incredibly significant. God has a purpose for your pain. Satan is defeated through suffering.
Join Marilyn as she looks at the revelation of a miracle, the process of a miracle, and the mileage that you can get from a miracle. Get to know Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Who Heals, and learn how the natural makes way for the supernatural.
Jehovah Rapha | Special Guest: Pastor Derrill Corbin by Corey Kope
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“The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.” — Zechariah 14:9 (MSG) What if the names of God aren’t just titles—but revelations of who He is in every season of your life? In this episode, we unpack Zechariah 14:9 and explore the beauty and depth of God’s names—Yahweh, Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Shalom—and what they reveal about His character, His presence, and His heart for us. From Creator to Healer, Provider to Peace, every name of God shows us a different facet of who He is, like glimpses of His nature that meet us exactly where we are. We talk about what it means that there is “one Lord and His name the only name”—that God is not distant or limited, but fully present and fully sufficient in every role we need Him to be. Not just a concept, but a living God who reveals Himself in real ways in real life. If you’ve ever wondered who God really is, or what He is like in your current season, this conversation will invite you to lean in, discover His character more deeply, and respond in faith. Get Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayjoypod Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everydayjoypodcast/ Email us: everydayjoy@positivemedia.com.au TheLight: thelight.com.au/everydayjoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Have you ever walked through something that left you feeling bitter, broken, or hurting? In this message, Pastor JC unpacks the powerful name Jehovah Rapha — The Lord Who Heals and shows how God doesn’t just save us… He restores us. Looking at Exodus 15, we discover how God turned bitter water into something sweet — and how He wants to do the same in our lives. Whether you're carrying pain from the past, struggling with brokenness, or believing God for physical healing, this message will encourage you to trust God as your healer. In this sermon, you’ll discover: • How God heals bitterness through forgiveness • How God restores emotional and spiritual brokenness • How God still heals physically today • Why healing is part of your faith journey No matter what you’re facing, God isn’t finished with your story. The same God who healed then still heals today. ⛪ ABOUT GO CHURCH GO Church exists to love people to life by helping people take their next step with Jesus. With multiple locations and an online campus, GO Church is a place where you can grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover your purpose.
Have you ever walked through something that left you feeling bitter, broken, or hurting? In this message, Pastor JC unpacks the powerful name Jehovah Rapha — The Lord Who Heals and shows how God doesn’t just save us… He restores us. Looking at Exodus 15, we discover how God turned bitter water into something sweet — and how He wants to do the same in our lives. Whether you're carrying pain from the past, struggling with brokenness, or believing God for physical healing, this message will encourage you to trust God as your healer. In this sermon, you’ll discover: • How God heals bitterness through forgiveness • How God restores emotional and spiritual brokenness • How God still heals physically today • Why healing is part of your faith journey No matter what you’re facing, God isn’t finished with your story. The same God who healed then still heals today. ⛪ ABOUT GO CHURCH GO Church exists to love people to life by helping people take their next step with Jesus. With multiple locations and an online campus, GO Church is a place where you can grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover your purpose.
Have you ever walked through something that left you feeling bitter, broken, or hurting? In this message, Pastor JC unpacks the powerful name Jehovah Rapha — The Lord Who Heals and shows how God doesn’t just save us… He restores us. Looking at Exodus 15, we discover how God turned bitter water into something sweet — and how He wants to do the same in our lives. Whether you're carrying pain from the past, struggling with brokenness, or believing God for physical healing, this message will encourage you to trust God as your healer. In this sermon, you’ll discover: • How God heals bitterness through forgiveness • How God restores emotional and spiritual brokenness • How God still heals physically today • Why healing is part of your faith journey No matter what you’re facing, God isn’t finished with your story. The same God who healed then still heals today. ⛪ ABOUT GO CHURCH GO Church exists to love people to life by helping people take their next step with Jesus. With multiple locations and an online campus, GO Church is a place where you can grow in your faith, build meaningful relationships, and discover your purpose.
Join Marilyn as she looks at the revelation of a miracle, the process of a miracle, and the mileage that you can get from a miracle. Get to know Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Who Heals, and learn how the natural makes way for the supernatural.
He Is Day 9 Jehovah Rapha "The Lord Who Heals You" Exodus 15:26 “He said, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in his sight, and give heed to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will not bring upon you any of the diseases that I brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.” Today's name for the Lord is Jehovah Rapha. In this verse, the Lord says, “I am the Lord who heals you.” There are so many examples in the Bible of when Jesus healed people. There are also examples in the Old Testament of God healing people. My first instinct is to talk about some of the many examples of God healing people in the Bible, and I will mention a few. However, I think if many of us know the stories in the Bible of where Jesus healed people. What I think we struggle to believe is that He is still healing people today. However, Scripture says that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and always. This means if he was healing people back then, He is still healing people today. I will show you some extraordinary examples of different ways God is still showing up and healing today. First, let's look at the Bible. In the Old Testament, God usually healed people through His prophets. One example of this is 2 Kings chapter 5, when Naaman was healed of Leprosy. Naaman had leprosy, and he went to Elisha to be healed. Elisha said, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.” Naaman reluctantly did so and was healed. Another one is found in 1 Kings chapter 17 when Elijah raises the widow's son. Her son became ill, and he died. She was upset with Elijah and asked why he had caused her son to die. Elijah took her son and healed him. In the New Testament, there are plenty of stories of Jesus healing the blind, the deaf, those overcome with demons; He even brought at least two people back from the dead. He cured a woman who had been bleeding for 12 years. She had gone to all the doctors, all those who said they could help, and no one helped. Yet, she was healed when she touched the garment that Jesus was wearing. If you read any of the four Gospels, you will encounter miracle stories of the amazing things Jesus did to heal people. The Gospel in mass on the morning I am writing this was the story of how Jesus brought Lazarus back from the dead. It wasn't like he had just died and Jesus revived him. He had been dead for days and was buried in a tomb, and Jesus called to him, and he got up and walked out of that tomb. God is our healer!! If we asked most Christians if they believed that Jesus was a healer when he walked the earth, they would probably say yes. Anyone who believes the Bible would definitely say yes. However, if you asked people whether they thought Jesus was still healing people today in the same ways He did back then, I think most would say no. I want you to know that He is! God is the same yesterday, today, and always. That is what the Bible says, and we know the Bible to be true. I have read many books about healing, and I have wanted the Lord to use me for healing in the same way He healed through the apostles. He sent them out two by two to proclaim the Gospel and perform signs and wonders. He has commissioned us to do the same. Many of us just don't know that He has asked us all to do the same. I went to a conference in October of 2018, and Mary Healy was the speaker. She talked all about healing, and if we want the gift, we can just ask the Lord for it. I heard this, and I felt a calling placed on my heart. I was so sure that I wanted the Lord to use me in this way. I started learning all I could about the healing ministry and reading books by those who had come before me with healing ministries. The more I learned about the Holy Spirit, the healing ministries, and how God was using ordinary people like you and me to perform signs and wonders, the more excited I got. I started to be brave and ask people if I could pray with them and for them. I prayed with several people, and although they did not receive a physical healing, they did feel peace and the love of the Lord. The conference that got me on fire for the Lord's healing ministry was in 2018. For the next year, I occasionally asked people if they wanted prayer, and I would pray with them. I did not see anyone healed, but that is ok because God is the one who does the healing. It is not up to me who gets healed; I just need to be obedient when I feel the Holy Spirit prompting me to pray with someone. Then, at the very end of September 2019, my sister had a baby who was born 3 months early. She was less than 2 lbs when she was born, and I was lucky enough to be at the hospital just after she was born. She was in the intensive care unit because she was so little and they did not think she was going to make it. They allowed me to be in the ICU with my brother in law while they worked on my neice. My sister was also brought up there in a wheelchair, as she had just had a baby. The doctors and nurses told us that my niece was not going to make it. She was too small and too fragile, and she would not make the ambulance ride to the hospital that was equipped to handle such a tiny baby. Every time they tried to move her to the transport bed, her vitals would bottom out. She was too fragile to move. We refused to believe she wouldn't make it. I texted everyone I knew for prayers. We prayed over her. I prayed in tongues almost the whole time. We cried out to God for his healing touch, and He came through for us. My niece's vitals stabilized, they transported her to the other hospital, and four months later, she got to go home. Today, she is 5 and a half years old and one of the most remarkable little girls I have ever known. God is still healing today. If you still aren't sold, you can listen to the many Witness Wednesdays I've had on this podcast. They are not all healing ones, but there are many that are. My friend was just on a Zoom call with her Encounter Ministries class, and they were practicing the healing prayer model they had just learned. While on the Zoom call, her one leg grew out so it was the same length as her other one, and her scoliosis was healed. At the healing practicum for the Encounter Ministries Boston Campus, there was a healing of a woman who had had this hip pain her whole life, and after being prayed over, she no longer had it. There was a woman who attended an Encounter Ministries Conference one year, and right before the conference, she had been told she had stage 4 esophageal cancer, and there was nothing the doctors could do for her. She went to the conference and waited in line for the priest at a healing service to pray over her. He said she needed the kids to pray over her. At the conference, they had a tract for kids and taught them how to pray over each other. The kids were between 6-9 and she told them what the doctors said and they started to pray over here. She started to feel warmth, and they got excited, as that is often a manifestation of the Holy Spirit. They continued to pray, and she thanked them and went home. At her next appointment with the doctor, they did scans to see if the cancer had spread, and the doctors were amazed. The cancer was completely gone. The doctor said in his whole career he had never seen anything like this happen. God is still healing today!! If you still aren't sure, just search online for miracle healing stories, or go to popwe.org and read some of the stories there. You will be amazed at how often God is still healing today. And oftentimes He is using regular people like you and me! If you need a healing, ask God and trust He will come through for you! Also, look for a miraculous healing story that fits what you need; I am sure you will find one. And remember God is the same yesterday, today, and always. So if he did it for someone else, He can do it for you! Dear Jehovah Rapha, we ask you to bless everyone listening to this episode today. Lord, thank you for continuing to heal the world one person at a time. Thank you for all the miracles you are still commissioning your people to perform each and every day. Thank you for all the healings I have seen with my own eyes and those I have heard about. You are so amazing. Lord, help us to believe that you are still healing today. Help us to see your healing touch in those around us. Help us be brave and call upon the name Jehovah Rapha when we need healing for ourselves and our loved ones. We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen! Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I pray each one of you listening calls upon Jehovah Rapha every single time you need Him because He never gets tired of us calling upon Him. I look forward to meeting you all here again tomorrow, and I pray you remember that Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! God is for you, not against you, and we are both rooting for you! Have a blessed day! Today's Word from the Lord was received in October 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “My children, let my power work through each of you. I seek willing vessels, open and be set free. 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Jehovah-Rapha means "The God Who Heals" — and that healing belongs to you. In this WordStudy episode, Pastor Rebecca takes you deep into the Hebrew roots of this powerful name of God, unpacking key scriptures from Exodus, Psalms, Proverbs, and Isaiah to show you exactly what God's Word says about sickness, disease, and your covenant right to walk in health. You'll hear how meditating on Scripture — not just reading it — can bring healing power into your body and transform the way you fight back when the enemy comes against your health. Grab your Bible, take notes, and get ready to build your faith in a whole new way.
Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals—is the same God from Old to New Testament, who heals in His timing and through prayer, obedience, and faith in Jesus, ultimately transforming the bitterness of sin and suffering into spiritual life and eternal wholeness.--Download the One Crossing app:https://thecrossing.net/appTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here:https://thecrossing.net/givingHelping people come to an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is the vision of Crossing Church, based in Quincy, IL with multiple locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa.
Pastor Benjamin Kim spoke on Exodus 15:22-27 during the Part 1 of the Jehovah Rapha sermon series, where we learned that in all seasons of life, keep walking with God and keep trusting in Him, because He is our God who heals and restores.
Jehovah Rapha is The Lord who heals. Rapha (Raphah): Means "to heal," "to restore," "to cure," or "to make whole/complete." This name of God has provided for the final cure for spiritual, physical, and emotional sickness in Jesus. God can heal us. JOin Amie on the podcast today as we talk about God as our healer and we both share recent and past testimonies of how Jehovah Rapha has shown up in tangible ways for us and our families. You can connect with Amie on her website: https://rawandrealministries.com/ You can connect with me or order my books on my website here: https://debbiekitterman.com/ click on the store tab and choose the book(s) you would like to view under the book tab. OR on Amazon here using my affiliate links: Legacy: The Lost Art of Blessing http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNJNNHKY/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20 Releasing God's Heart through Hearing His Voice: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615316220/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20 The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement: Hearing the Word of God for Others: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0800798864/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20 The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement Bible Study: Living a Lifestyle of Encouragement http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083J3RCYP/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20 Symbolism Reference Guide & Dream Journal: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0984012346/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20
The God of healing never fails
There were three core elements to the very heart of Jesus' mission: he came to announce the Kingdom, to heal the sick, and to destroy the works of the devil. He sent his followers to do the same. He said that those who believe in him would do the things that he did. The church over the centuries has experienced spurts in the expectation of divine healing. We have a mixed emotional response to healing – we are in awe at the times when God has raised someone up supernaturally and we are confused and disappointed when we do not get the immediate healing for which we prayed. We need to go back to the Scriptures to get a biblically grounded and theologically nuanced understanding of healing so that we can pray with a kingdom perspective.
Winter seasons come for all of us—times of emotional heaviness, mental strain, uncertainty, and waiting. Yet, God has equipped everything in His creation to survive winter—and He has equipped us too. We discover how God protects, provides, heals, and leads us through life's hardest seasons. We look at the names of God—Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Shalom, and Jehovah Nissi—and how each one reveals His presence and care when the storm hits.
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As the divine, incomparable being that He is, God has many names. Join Julie Harwick as she looks at several names that describe God's abilities and qualities, including Elohim, Jehovah Rapha, and Immanuel.
Some wounds are visible — a broken bone, an injury, an unexpected physical setback. Others lie beneath the surface, carried quietly in our hearts, hidden beneath forced smiles and the weight of daily responsibilities. But whether our pain is physical, emotional, or spiritual, Scripture assures us that God sees, God cares, and God heals. Jeremiah 30:17 was spoken to a people who had lost nearly everything. They carried wounds of exile, shame, fear, and despair. Yet into their darkness, God declared a promise: “I will restore you. I will heal your wounds.” It was a message of hope to a hurting people — and that same hope is extended to us today. Alicia Searl shares a deeply personal story of brokenness colliding with the holiday season — a broken foot, a fractured normal, and then a shattering conversation with her daughter that pierced deeper than any physical injury could. Yet even in that painful moment, Christ met her with a strength she didn’t have in herself. The Lord replaced reaction with compassion, anger with unexpected grace, and despair with a reminder that the enemy does not get the final say. Perhaps you also approach this season carrying wounds. A diagnosis. A broken relationship. A difficult child. A weary mind. A hurting body. Something you never saw coming. Take heart — the God who healed exiles, raised the dead, restored the brokenhearted, and bound up the wounded has not changed. He is Jehovah Rapha — the God who heals.He restores what is shattered.He binds what is broken.He breathes hope into hopeless places. Healing may not come instantly, but in Christ it is certain — whether through restoration in this life, or ultimately in His presence where all pain will cease forever. Bible Reading:“‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’” — Jeremiah 30:17 Takeaway Truths God sees every hidden wound — physical, emotional, and spiritual. His healing begins with His presence, even before circumstances change. Hope doesn’t deny the hurt; it invites Christ into it. Jesus meets us in moments where we feel weakest and gives strength that isn’t our own. God restores His people — then and now — and His promises remain true. Let's Pray Jehovah Rapha,God of healing, God of faithfulness, and God of unfailing promises — I come before You today seeking Your healing hand upon my heart, mind, body, and soul. I surrender every burden: the pain, the fear, the diagnosis, the disappointment, the emotional wounds, and the uncertainties ahead. You are the God who restored a broken nation.You are the God who heals incurable diseases.You raise the dead, lift the fallen, and bind the wounded.You breathe hope into places where hope seems gone. Thank You that the promise You gave then still stands today.Give me strength to lean into that promise and into Christ, especially in this season that calls me to remember the hope that only He can give. Restore me. Heal me. Renew me.In Your holy name, Amen. Additional Scriptures for Reflection Psalm 147:3 Isaiah 53:5 Matthew 11:28–30 Revelation 21:4 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
We serve a God that heals.
We serve a God that heals.
Part four of the "Healing, Health, and Wholeness" series. Pastor Richard continues the series talking about how people are desperately searching for ANSWERS. We need to POINT THEM to JEHOVAH RAPHA, a COVENANT NAME for God revealing God's HEALING NATURE and CHARACTER.
Join Pastor Chuck Maher as he continues his sermon series, Names of God. This week we'll hear about Jehovah Rapha - the God who heals us.
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Life leaves us wounded both inside and out, but Jehovah Rapha - the God who heals - offers complete restoration. Unlike physical wounds that we treat immediately, we often hide our emotional and spiritual hurts, building walls around our pain. True healing begins when we reveal our wounds to God rather than covering them. The woman who touched Jesus' garment after twelve years of isolation shows us that faith can overcome shame, and God doesn't just heal our conditions - He restores our identity. You are not defined by your issues, mistakes, or pain; you are a beloved child of God who specializes in redeeming what was lost.
Welcome to episode 221 of Grasp the Bible.In this episode, Pastor Drew continues our study entitled Piercing Questions: From the One Who Was Pierced.Today we will cover:• A question on Healing.• “Do you want to be healed?” John 5:6Key Takeaways: · We all seek healing — physical, emotional, and spiritual.· Jehovah Rapha is the Lord who heals — the only source of true wholeness.· Quick fixes may cover pain but can't cure it.· True healing begins when we stop chasing the Father's things and start running to the Father Himself.· Healing requires humility — coming to the Father first, not last.· Nothing is too small or too big for God to heal.Quotable: • “Don't run after the Father's things. Run after the Father.”• “Quick fixes hide pain — the Father heals it.”• “When he came to his senses, he ran to the Father — and that's where healing began.”Application: • Run to the Father first — for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.• Remember: God is our Healer. (Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:2–3, Jeremiah 30:17)• Pray together and believe in faith. (James 5:14–15)• Build your life on faith that lasts, not quick fixes. (Matthew 7:24–27, Proverbs 21:5)• Hope in the Father who runs toward you and Jesus who restores you.Connect with us:Website: https://springbaptist.orgFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus)https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to:https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider.