Podcasts about Naaman

We all have areas of brokenness, weakness, and struggle that we'd rather keep hidden. This Sunday, we'll look at the story of Naaman and discover how God's grace meets us in the very places where we are most aware of our need for Him.

✨ The Bible in 365 Days — Day 174 | Faith, Humility, and God's Healing Power ✨Today's Bible readings:

How can we find true security when worldly treasures keep failing us? Naaman thought his wealth could secure him against life's vulnerabilities. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explains how Naaman's hardship, humbling, and healing reveal how God breaks our pride. Discover how a man whose name means "gracious" finally learned the true meaning of grace. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://moodyoffer.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Moody Church Hour" and "Living Hope," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

06.07.2026 | A Successful Man With A Desperate Need | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Pastor Jeff Wickwire reminds us that like Naaman, we're all successful people with desperate needs - and pride can be the biggest roadblock to our healing. Are you willing to humble yourself and do things God's way, even when it doesn't make sense to your natural mind?

How can we find true security when worldly treasures keep failing us? Naaman thought his wealth could secure him against life's vulnerabilities. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explains how Naaman's hardship, humbling, and healing reveal how God breaks our pride. Discover how a man whose name means “gracious” finally learned the true meaning of grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111

How can we find true security when worldly treasures keep failing us? Naaman thought his wealth could secure him against life's vulnerabilities. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explains how Naaman's hardship, humbling, and healing reveal how God breaks our pride. Discover how a man whose name means “gracious” finally learned the true meaning of grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/173/29?v=20251111

“Wash And Be Clean”2 Kings 5:1-19a1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy.[a]2 Now bands of raiders from Aram had gone out and had taken captive a young girl from Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. 3 She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.”4 Naaman went to his master and told him what the girl from Israel had said. 5 “By all means, go,” the king of Aram replied. “I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman left, taking with him ten talents[b] of silver, six thousand shekels[c] of gold and ten sets of clothing. 6 The letter that he took to the king of Israel read: “With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman to you so that you may cure him of his leprosy.”7 As soon as the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his robes and said, “Am I God? Can I kill and bring back to life? Why does this fellow send someone to me to be cured of his leprosy? See how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me!”8 When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his robes, he sent him this message: “Why have you torn your robes? Have the man come to me and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9 So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. 10 Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.”11 But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. 12 Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn't I wash in them and be cleansed?” So he turned and went off in a rage.13 Naaman's servants went to him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed'!” 14 So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. He stood before him and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”16 The prophet answered, “As surely as the Lord lives, whom I serve, I will not accept a thing.” And even though Naaman urged him, he refused.17 “If you will not,” said Naaman, “please let me, your servant, be given as much earth as a pair of mules can carry, for your servant will never again make burnt offerings and sacrifices to any other god but the Lord. 18 But may the Lord forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to bow down and he is leaning on my arm and I have to bow there also—when I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this.”19 “Go in peace,” Elisha said.CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

Tonight we welcome our guest preacher Rev Mark Macleod where we consider the pride of Naaman.

Naaman, a powerful Syrian general, was desperate for a miracle, but he almost missed it because it didn't come the way he expected. Today we will discover why we often reject God's answers when they arrive in ordinary, uncomfortable, or unexpected ways. Don't miss God's blessing because you don't like the packaging. You have to let God be God. Listen now and be encouraged.

Naaman is now faced with a crossroads. Does he obey the man of God who revealed to him the cure for his leprosy? It didn't make sense to him, but obedience proved to be the key to Naaman's victory over his disease.

In 2 Kings 5, a powerful military commander is helpless, an unnamed servant girl becomes the voice of hope, a foreign enemy discovers faith, and an insider misses what God is doing right in front of him. This story is packed with irony, challenging our assumptions about who understands God, who receives grace, and how transformation happens. Join us as we explore Naaman, Gehazi, and the surprising ways God's kingdom overturns human expectations.

Visiting Pastor Scott Boerckel preaches that salvation has always been by grace alone through faith alone.

God's instructions often challenge our professional expertise, pride, and comfort zones. Like Peter casting his net after an exhausting night or Naaman washing in a muddy river, your breakthrough requires humility. Discover how saying "nevertheless, at Your word" unlocks overwhelming abundance today.

As a teenager, I had a strained relationship with my churchmate Lisa, so I was dismayed to learn we’d be roommates at our youth summer camp. The week at camp passed smoothly though, with both of us being civil. The most anticipated event was a bonfire gathering at the end of the week. On that evening, however, I had a fever. I went to bed early, but I could hear the laughter and music outside. An hour later, I was startled by Lisa, who was taking my temperature. “I’m not joining them at the bonfire,” she said. “You’re sick. I need to stay with you.” Lisa could’ve stayed uninvolved, but she chose to care for me, which lifted my spirits. We see another example of someone who cared in the story of Naaman. The commander of the Syrian army, Naaman had an Israelite servant girl who’d been taken captive and now “served Naaman’s wife” (2 Kings 5:2). Separated from family and forced to servitude, the girl could’ve chosen to not help her master, who had leprosy. But her faith moved her to help: “She said to her mistress, ‘If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him” (v. 3). And God did, in fact, use the prophet Elisha to heal Naaman (vv. 8-14). Lisa and the Israelite girl chose to help, and God worked through them. Let’s ask God to show us who we can extend His care to and give us the wisdom how.

Have you ever read the Bible and felt like it was speaking directly to a current situation in your life? God's Word is full of clear commands for us to follow, from how we fulfill our job roles to how we raise our children. When these commands are perfectly in line with “common sense,” they're easier to follow. But what about the times when God's Word doesn't make sense to us? How do we wrestle with this tension in the critical moments of life?

The sermon centers on the destructive power of unbiblical expectations, using Naaman's reaction to Elisha's simple healing instruction as a pivotal illustration. It argues that when individuals impose unrealistic or self-centered expectations on God, others, or life circumstances, they become blind to divine provision, lose joy, and foster resentment, frustration, and relational damage. The message emphasizes that true gratitude and spiritual freedom come not from demanding life conform to our desires, but from surrendering expectations and embracing God's sovereign, often unexpected, ways of blessing. Through personal anecdotes, cultural critiques, and biblical examples—from the Emmaus disciples to Stephen Hawking—the preacher calls believers to humility, gratitude, and a radical release of expectations in order to experience God's abundant life and restore joy in relationships, worship, and daily living.

Naaman had a great pedigree, but we are reminded by his life that no matter how mighty of a person you are, we all need Jesus. Rich or poor, honorable or not, we all are sinners in need of the Savior!

In this lesson, we explore immersion and the symbolism of water as one of humanity's oldest and most universal rituals. Drawing from ancient Near Eastern thought, the book of Genesis, and the writings of the New Testament, we trace how water represents chaos, creation, death, and rebirth across cultures and Scripture. From the Spirit hovering over the waters in Genesis 1 to Naaman's immersion in the Jordan, from Paul's theology of baptism in Romans 6 to Jesus' promise of “living water” in John 4, we uncover how baptism fulfills a deep, archetypal longing for renewal embedded in the human story. Water is more than cleansing—it is a return to the womb of creation, a symbolic burial, and a rising into new life. Join us as we explore how this ancient ritual becomes a profound window into spiritual transformation and union with Christ. For the full written article, see: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/uploads/1/1/9/7/119763168/fig_tree_ministries_immersion_and_the_symbolism_of_water.pdf ----------------------------------------------------- www.figtreeteaching.com Join the Fig Tree Coffee Club - Starting January 14th, 2026 Check Website for Times and Dates https://www.figtreeteaching.com/store/p3/Fig_Tree_Coffee_Club.html Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-ministries Lesson Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/baptism-immersion-and-the-symbolism-of-water-explained Support the Ministry when you shop at Amazon! Fig Tree Amazon Portal: https://amzn.to/3USMelI YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aeb7p3SgGbI Book Mentioned: Mircea Eliade - Patterns in Comparative Religion https://amzn.to/4rxSHjC Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan - Waters of Eden: The Mystery of the Mikveh https://amzn.to/3OAImVC

Send us Fan MailOn Pentecost Pastor Mark walks through 2 Kings 5 and the story of Naaman and Gehazi. He invites us into seeking the simple things of faith in God.Support the showThe Village Church's sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God's work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God's kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—not merely to listen, but to take part, to step forward into the life of faith with renewed vision and purpose.Week by week, the pastors and leaders explore the deep rhythms of Christian discipleship—prayer, fasting, generosity—not as isolated duties but as part of a larger, richer, and more beautiful whole. They unpack these ancient practices in light of Jesus himself, the one in whom heaven and earth have come together. But they also turn their attention to the realities of everyday life—relationships, finances, the struggles and joys of being human—demonstrating how the gospel is not merely about what we believe but about how we live as God's renewed people in the present age.The Village Churchvillagersonline@gmail.comMore information at www.villagersonline.com

This Sunday, Pastor Curtis shares a powerful message titled “Victory Through Defeat,” reminding us that true victory comes when we surrender our pride, our plans, and our limitations to God's will. Through the story of Naaman in II Kings 5, we're challenged to expose what we've been hiding, embrace humility, and discover that healing and freedom are found only through His way, not our own.

The sermon centers on the call to humble leadership and mutual submission within the church, grounded in the example of Christ and the apostle Peter's self-identification as a fellow elder. Drawing from 1 Peter 5, it emphasizes that true shepherds serve willingly, not for gain or dominance, but as humble examples, reflecting Christ's own servant-hearted nature. The passage underscores that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, calling believers to recognize their spiritual need and dependence on Christ's righteousness. This humility is not merely an attitude but a posture of the heart that enables genuine spiritual growth and unity, as seen in the lives of Moses, Solomon, and Naaman, who were exalted only after being humbled. Ultimately, the church is called to live in mutual submission, bearing one another's burdens and seeking Christ's glory, not personal honor, as the Spirit sanctifies believers into Christlikeness.

Have you ever felt like God was not answering? Like you had done everything right — shown up, presented your need, believed — and nothing happened the way you expected? I want you to stop right now and receive this truth — because Naaman's story is YOUR story. And the thing that almost stopped his healing may be the same thing standing between you and yours.Naaman was the greatest military commander in Aram. Powerful, decorated, respected — and covered with leprosy. He traveled to Israel with horses, chariots, silver, gold, and a letter from the king. He arrived at the door of Elisha expecting a personal audience with the prophet. And Elisha did not even come out."But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: 'Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.'" — 2 Kings 5:10 (NLT)Let these words resonate within your heart today. God's instruction was simple. Not complicated. Not dramatic. Not matching Naaman's expectations of what healing should look like. Just — go wash seven times. Take comfort in this — God does not always meet your need the way you planned. He meets it the way He planned. And the instruction that sounds too simple to work is often the exact instruction your miracle is hiding behind."But Naaman became angry and stalked away. 'I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!' he said." — 2 Kings 5:11 (NLT)Understand this — Naaman's leprosy did not block his miracle. His expectation of how God would heal him almost did. He had a picture in his mind of what the miracle should look like — and when God's method did not match his picture, he walked away in rage. How many miracles have we walked away from because the method God chose did not match our expectations?The wisest voice in the story was the lowest-ranking person in it. And when Naaman finally laid down his pride and dipped himself seven times in the muddy Jordan River — his skin became as healthy as a young child's. The miracle was not in a dramatic ceremony. It was in simple obedience to an instruction his pride had rejected.May this powerful teaching from 2 Kings 5 fill your heart with humility and remind you that God's ways are not our ways — and His method of delivering your miracle is always greater than the one you had planned.

മുന്നേറ്റം തുറക്കൂ | Unlock Your Breakthrough | Malayalam Christian Message | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory 1925 | 22 May 2026നിങ്ങൾ മനസ്സുവെച്ച് കേട്ടനുസരിക്കുന്നു എങ്കിൽ ദേശത്തിലെ നന്മ അനുഭവിക്കും.Are you waiting for a breakthrough in your life? In this powerful Malayalam Christian message, we explore how obedience and spiritual willingness open the doors to God's greatest promises. Many of us hold onto God's promises (വാഗ്ദത്തങ്ങൾ), but to experience them as a reality, we must take the step of obedience.In this video, we discuss:How breakthrough begins with a willing heart (മനസ്സൊരുക്കം).Why God works from the inside out—first in the heart, then in the hands.The reality of spiritual heart blocks that delay our blessings.How simple instructions (like Naaman's dipping in Jordan) hide massive miracles.Converting revelation into a living testimony through action.ദൈവവചനത്തിൻ്റെ അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കായി Blessing Today ചാനൽ ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ Subscribe ചെയ്യൂ! ✨പുതിയ വീഡിയോകൾക്കായി Bell Icon അമർത്തുക.

This conversation I have with Beatty Carmichael is one I've been thinking about since we recorded it. Beatty has spent decades learning to trust God at His word through financial near-disasters and real-world healings, and what he shares here is deeply biblical... and quietly life-changing.Beatty Carmichael is a businessman, author, and healing practitioner and the author of The Prayer of Freedom.Expect to explore what it actually means to take God at His word in financial crisis, how Beatty tripled his giving while broke and why the math still worked, what scripture says about the connection between unconfessed sin and physical sickness, the heavenly courtroom framework and why pleading the blood of Jesus isn't just metaphor, and how anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction can disappear through confession and repentance.Chapters00:00 Tripling His Giving While Broke: The Story That Started It All06:37 The $25 Test: What Happened When Beatty Gave 45% of His Income11:38 Naaman's Story and Why Faith Is Just Obedience19:14 "If You Believed I Would, How Would You Be Acting?"25:30 Learning to Hear God's Voice and Why Beatty Stopped Trusting Men to Interpret Scripture32:00 How Sin Creates a Legal Opening for the Enemy40:00 The Heavenly Courtroom Vision and Pleading the Blood of Jesus58:32 The Biblical Pattern: Sin, Sickness, and Confession01:06:12 Anxiety Gone in Four Minutes: A Real Story from the Prayer Line01:12:03 Catherine's Story: Heroin, Migraines, and Anxiety — All GoneIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, I hope you'll sit with it... and maybe even bring one part of it to God and ask Him what He wants you to do with it.

This week, we hear from Pastor Brad as he shares his favorite bible story.  Found in 2 Kings, we see the story of Naaman and how God used a little girl from Israel, the King of Israel, and Elisha to heal Naaman both physically and spiritually. Our big truth is that God's salvation is for everyone. Everyone who realizes that they need it and that they can't earn it. Everyone who humbly submits to God's way. Everyone in whom God produces new life, and it is for everyone, while using willing nobodies.  God used a young girl who displays grace, in a foreshadowing of Jesus' forgiveness, to forgive Naaman and share a message from God with Naaman. Praise God that He uses broken, messy nobodies like us to get his message to others around us. Be thinking of your “one” as we continue in the year, and who you might be in prayer for daily, for opportunities to share the gospel with.  This sermon is from 5/17/2026

Sometimes the breakthrough doesn't come with a miracle in the moment—it comes with a command. In this episode, we continue our series From Darkness to Sight by exploring the moment Jesus told the blind man to go and wash. It wasn't instant. It required movement, obedience, and trust before sight ever came. We connect this moment with Naaman dipping in the Jordan, the woman with the issue of blood pressing through the crowd, and the friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus. Each story reminds us of a powerful truth: faith acts, even when it doesn't yet see. If you've been waiting on God to move, this episode will challenge you to ask: “What has God already told me to do?”

Sunday, May 17, 2026 I 2 Kings 5:1–6 (Good News Translation) What if your greatest resource isn't money, a degree, or a title — but simply WHO you know? In this powerful Sunday message, we dive into the story of Naaman — a decorated Syrian military commander brought low by leprosy — and the unnamed Israelite slave girl whose courage to speak changed his life forever. God's answer to every problem is always a person. And you might be someone's answer right now.  

In this lesson, Co-Pastor Ezekiel Perez explores the biblical story of Naaman, a commander with leprosy, to illustrate themes of healing, humility, and the importance of seeking help. He emphasizes that despite outward success, many struggle with inner issues that hinder their potential. The lesson highlights the need for vulnerability, the role of relationships in healing, and the journey through difficult times, likening it to stepping into muddy waters. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and transformation, encouraging listeners to confront their challenges and emerge stronger. In this teaching, Co-Pastor Perez discusses the importance of continuous personal growth, understanding family dynamics, and the necessity of facing vulnerability in relationships. He emphasizes the need for individuals to take responsibility for their growth, confront personal issues, and engage in difficult conversations. The lesson also highlights the significance of mental toughness, the challenges of letting go of toxic relationships, and the role of responsibility in parenting. Ultimately, Co-Pastor encourages seeking help and therapy as essential steps towards healing and growth.Co-Pastor Ezekiel Perez | May 12, 2026The Fountain Apostolic ChurchSOW (2026)Learn more at tfachurch.com/plus 

Naaman wanted healing, but he almost missed it because the command seemed too simple. In 2 Kings 5, his cleansing becomes a picture of salvation: no pride, no payment, no performance, just humble obedience to God's gracious invitation. This episode points us to the greater healing Christ offers from the leprosy of sin.

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“At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the land of Israel, and among their captives was a young girl who had been given to Naaman’s wife as a maid. One day the girl said to her mistress, ‘I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him of his leprosy.’” (2 Kings 5:2–3 NLT) Often the most profound and far-reaching spiritual opportunities are those that happen “behind the scenes.” What’s more, the person who appears to be the main figure in a given situation isn’t always the person God chooses to work through. One example of this can be found in the book of Nehemiah. King Artaxerxes was obviously the most powerful man in the Persian Empire, ruling over Babylon and much of the Middle East. His word was law. Nehemiah, in contrast, served as the king’s cupbearer. Though his position was several steps down from the ruler of the kingdom, Nehemiah served a vital function—one that kept him always near Artaxerxes. A cupbearer’s job was to taste a drink before the king did to make sure it hadn’t been poisoned. If a drink was poisonous, then that was the end of the cupbearer’s job—and the end of his life for that matter. But the cupbearer did more than sip beverages. Because he spent so much time around the king, he often would become an advisor to the monarch, someone who exerted influence on him. Cupbearer was a very prestigious position in the palace. A cupbearer lived in affluence and influence. But Nehemiah had another allegiance. He was, after all, an exiled Jew—one who felt passionately about his abandoned homeland. He knew that the walls of Jerusalem had been burned down and were lying in rubble—and that something needed to be done. So, he leveraged his position, at great risk to himself. He asked the king to allow him to return to Jerusalem with a group of fellow exiles to rebuild the walls. He could have lost his life by asking such a thing. But he saw a spiritual opportunity to work behind the scenes to accomplish something meaningful. Another example can be found in 2 Kings 5. A young Jewish girl, whose name is never mentioned, said to her mistress, “I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria. He would heal him of his leprosy” (verse 3 NLT). Her master was Naaman, the commander of the Aramean army—one of the towering figures of his day. The young girl was a maid who served Naaman’s wife. She, too, saw a spiritual opportunity to work behind the scenes and seized it. Her subtle suggestion prompted Naaman to seek out the Israelite prophet Elisha. Naaman made the journey to Israel and was healed of his leprosy. These stories serve as reminders that God can and does use anyone to accomplish His purposes. And though the names of the people He uses may be lost to history, they are never lost to Him. He will faithfully reward all who make themselves available to Him. Reflection question: How can you make yourself available to God? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–14Why do we resist the very things that could actually help us heal? In today's episode, Dr. Alison Cook explores the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 and the deeply human tendency to reject simple, meaningful steps toward healing. With insight from psychology and identity formation, she unpacks why small, ordinary actions can feel threatening—especially when your sense of self has been built around strength, control, or self-sufficiency. We'll explore:*Why we resist change—even when we want it*How the false self and identity can block healing*Why simple solutions can feel “too small” for deep pain*How small, repeated steps become the pathway to real transformation Go Deeper:Episode 199: How the Body Teaches the Soul with Justin Whitmel EarleyCheck out our new website with all the daily episodes linked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Share a commentThey invited Jesus to preach because he was famous. They tried to kill him because he told the truth. We open Luke 4 and follow Jesus back to Nazareth for what becomes his first sermon at home and his last one there, a moment that exposes how quickly “we love that verse” can turn into “we hate that message” when Scripture presses on pride.We watch Jesus take the Isaiah scroll and read a prophecy about the Spirit-anointed Messiah bringing good news to the poor, freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and God's favor. Then he makes the shocking claim that it is fulfilled as they hear him. The crowd initially marvels, but everything changes when they demand hometown miracles and special treatment. Jesus refuses to perform for applause, names their unbelief, and reminds them that no prophet is accepted in his hometown.From there we trace two explosive Old Testament examples Jesus chooses on purpose: Elijah sent to a Gentile widow in Zarephath and Elisha cleansing Naaman the Syrian. Both stories spotlight outsider faith and insider resistance, and both confront the idea that proximity to religion equals trust in God. Finally, we draw out the practical takeaway: how Jesus responds to rejection with calm, courage, and mission focus, giving us a model for handling ridicule, injustice, and disappointment without losing control, heart, or sight.If Luke 4 has ever confused you or unsettled you, this conversation will clarify why. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs perspective on rejection, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Get instant, biblically faithful answers to your Bible questions. https://www.wisdomonline.org/ask Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentThey invited Jesus to preach because he was famous. They tried to kill him because he told the truth. We open Luke 4 and follow Jesus back to Nazareth for what becomes his first sermon at home and his last one there, a moment that exposes how quickly “we love that verse” can turn into “we hate that message” when Scripture presses on pride.We watch Jesus take the Isaiah scroll and read a prophecy about the Spirit-anointed Messiah bringing good news to the poor, freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and God's favor. Then he makes the shocking claim that it is fulfilled as they hear him. The crowd initially marvels, but everything changes when they demand hometown miracles and special treatment. Jesus refuses to perform for applause, names their unbelief, and reminds them that no prophet is accepted in his hometown.From there we trace two explosive Old Testament examples Jesus chooses on purpose: Elijah sent to a Gentile widow in Zarephath and Elisha cleansing Naaman the Syrian. Both stories spotlight outsider faith and insider resistance, and both confront the idea that proximity to religion equals trust in God. Finally, we draw out the practical takeaway: how Jesus responds to rejection with calm, courage, and mission focus, giving us a model for handling ridicule, injustice, and disappointment without losing control, heart, or sight.If Luke 4 has ever confused you or unsettled you, this conversation will clarify why. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs perspective on rejection, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

You can look like you're winning and still be losing peace on the inside. In this episode, Apostle Raley preached a powerful message from 2 Kings 5 to position you for your miracle. Through the story of Naaman, a decorated commander with everything going for him except wholeness, Apostle Raley unpacks why God is not intimidated by your mess, why you can't buy what only grace can give, and what it really means to dip seven times. If you've been close to your breakthrough but stopped short, this one is for you. God still does Messy Miracles.

This chapter highlights the healing of Naaman the leper.

Christianity today is diverse. When you think about it, there should only be one version of the Gospel, and it should be entirely based upon the Bible as a whole, specifically the words and actions of Jesus as well as the words and actions of his apostles and disciples in the New Testament. In many cases, the Gospel has unfortunately been reduced to a wide variety of denominations and beliefs that often contradict one another. One area of this divergence has to do with the gift of healing and speaking in tongues in the Bible. Many Christians today believe these two spiritual gifts continue today, and many Christians believe they ceased a long time ago. Who's right, and how do we know? In this first part of a two‑episode series, we take a thoughtful journey through Scripture to understand whether Christians today can genuinely heal or speak in tongues. We begin our conversation by stepping back into the Old Testament to uncover the foundation God laid long before Jesus' ministry began. What emerges is a clear pattern: biblical healing and the use of foreign languages were never random miracles. They were purposeful signs—each revealing something about God's sovereignty, His plan and His chosen messengers. Old Testament: Healings By exploring several Old Testament healings, from Abimelech's household to the Shunammite woman, Naaman, and King Hezekiah, we find that account highlights that healing was rare, deeply intentional, and always tied to God's authority or the advancement of His plan. These moments set the stage for the dramatic shift that occurs when Jesus arrives, bringing healing on a scale never before seen. His compassion, power and fulfillment of prophecy reveal healing as a sign pointing unmistakably to the Messiah. Old Testament: Speaking in Tongues The conversation then turns to the surprising Old Testament roots of speaking in tongues. Through the Tower of Babel, Deuteronomy and Isaiah, we see how foreign languages originally signaled God's disfavor and judgment. But at Pentecost, everything changes. The same sign that once scattered now gathers. The same confusion that once divided now draws people toward the gospel. Speaking in tongues becomes a powerful, unmistakable sign for unbelievers that God's favor has arrived through Jesus and the outpouring of the holy spirit. This episode lays the essential groundwork for Part II, where the New Testament gifts will be examined in greater detail.  Key Takeaways Old Testament healings were rare and always served a larger divine purpose. Jesus' healing ministry fulfilled prophecy and revealed God's sovereignty in a new way. In the Old Testament, foreign tongues were a sign of God's disapproval and judgment. At Pentecost, tongues became a sign of God's favor, enabling the gospel to reach all nations. Understanding the Old Testament foundation is essential for interpreting New Testament gifts today.

The story of the high ranking officer Naaman, unwilling to enter the Jordan River at the request of the prophet Elijah, can serve as an example to us, of how our pride can keep us from receiving what only God can do for us. When we like Naaman, humble ourselves and surrender to God's directives we will receive God's gift of salvation and freedom.  By Ray Ferrell

Send us Fan MailThe Bible Project Daily Podcast is an in-depth, daily study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:  How to Be a Servant of the Lord. (2 Kings 5 1-27)If you're a believer in Jesus Christ, you are automatically a servant of the Lord, and you are also called to serve, to minister to other people. So, the question is not whether you're a servant. The question is: What makes someone a good servant of the Lord? There's a passage in the Old Testament that gives us a vivid illustration of what true servanthood looks like. And what makes this passage especially interesting is that it contains several servants, each contributing something different to the picture it paints. So, join me in 2 Kings chapter 5, one of the most familiar stories in the Old Testament — the healing of Naaman.Support the showFollow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.The Bible Project: https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.comHistory of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: (Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment Podcast).https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

In this episode, Jennifer Barrett explores how Naaman was transformed both outwardly through the healing of his leprosy and inwardly through humility, obedience, and a newfound recognition of the God of Israel.

Today we finish our "Begin Again" sermon series.Naaman's Healing was free, but it cost him his false self. What vision of yourself do you need to let go of to receive what God has for you?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

Today we finish our "Begin Again" sermon series.Naaman's Healing was free, but it cost him his false self. What vision of yourself do you need to let go of to receive what God has for you?Let's connect! Text "connect" to 513-216-9896 or click the link below: https://connect-card.com/41p3h89OBidharwIMUHR

In this episode, Rachel Shafer & Jen Tringale discuss how holy ground is high ground and why it wins the war. They explore Jen's powerful message on partnering with the Holy Spirit, the surprising lesson from Naaman's story in 2 Kings, and what it truly means to become a carrier of God's presence — not just experiencing holy moments, but embodying them and carrying them into every sphere of influence.

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Message Take Aways:1. Naaman was suffering from a deadly condition that seemed incurable, serving as a picture of sinful humanity—“Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned” Romans 5:122. Naaman experienced a miraculous cleansing by exercising genuine faith demonstrated through humble obedience—“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:93. Gehazi's covetousness led him to trespass, which he failed to confess, resulting in him suffering the heavy consequences of sin—“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” James 1:14-15

There are moments when you already know what the next step is—you've thought about it, prayed about it, and come back to it more than once. And yet, you still feel stuck. Not because you need more information, but because you don't know what will happen if you actually follow through. In this episode, we're talking about what it looks like to be obedient—even when the outcome is unclear—and how that connects to your health, your habits, and your daily decisions. This is for the Christian woman who wants to live with more clarity and peace, but feels caught in that cycle of overthinking, second-guessing, and waiting for things to make sense before taking action. If that's where you are, this will help you step back, think clearly, and move forward in a way that aligns with your faith and how God designed your body to function. When You Already Know What to Do Many times, the issue isn't a lack of information. It's not that you don't know what to do—it's that you're unsure what will happen if you do it. You might already feel a nudge to: Improve your sleep or nutrition Cut back on sugar or processed foods Address emotional or past wounds Step away from something that's draining your health Take a step that feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar The challenge isn't clarity. The challenge is trusting God with the outcome. As shared in the episode, “You already know what God is asking you to do. The question is, do you trust Him enough to do it without knowing how it's going to turn out?” Obedience Isn't Always Comfortable Obedience can feel small… or it can feel life-altering. Sometimes it's: Cooking a meal for someone when you don't feel like it Saying something kind when it's hard Changing a daily habit that's become comfortable Other times, it's: Making a major life or health decision Letting go of something familiar Taking a step that disrupts your routine Obedience often requires: Discomfort Sacrifice A willingness to step outside your normal patterns And yet, this is where growth happens—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Cost of Disobedience (and Why It Matters) In today's culture, we often focus on God's grace—and rightly so. But it's also important to remember: God calls us to obedience Our choices have consequences Avoiding what we know we should do keeps us stuck Whether it's your health, your habits, or your calling… Staying in the same cycle of: Overthinking Delaying Avoiding …can quietly impact your energy, your peace, and your overall well-being. A Biblical Example of Obedience: Naaman In 2 Kings 5, Naaman was instructed to wash in the Jordan River seven times to be healed. At first, he resisted. It didn't make sense It wasn't what he expected It felt inconvenient But when he finally obeyed, he was restored. This story is a powerful reminder: Obedience doesn't always align with what feels logical or comfortable—but it still matters. Trusting God Without Knowing the Outcome One of the hardest parts of obedience is this:

⚡️ What about Naaman, who had to dip multiple times in the muddy water? What about the blind man who had to go to the priest? Sometimes there's a process to follow for your solution.   #KingdomSpeak #Podcast #Miracles