Podcasts about Naaman

Audio Transcript Are glad you’re with us today. I just didn’t know what today would look like with the weather. And I know some were not able to come in because of the weather, but I’m glad that you’re, you’re here today. So if you have a Bible with you, if you’d open up to the Gospel of Luke and continue our study of Luke today, the text from chapter 7, verses 11 through 17. So Luke 7, 11:17, which is on page 503 on the Pew Bibles. If you didn’t have a Bible with you this morning, if you want to grab one of those, page 503. And so let me read the sacred text and then I’ll pray, ask for the Lord’s blessing on this time, and then we’ll get to work. So Luke 7, starting verse 11 through 17, please hear the words of our God. Luke wrote this. Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain and Disciples, and a great crowd went with him. And he drew near to the gate of the town. Behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother. And she was a widow. And a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, do not weep. Then he came up and touched the briar, and the bearers stood still. And he said, young man, I say to you, arise. And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorify God, saying, a great prophet has risen among us and God has visited his people. And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country. So that’s God’s word for us this morning. Would you please pray with me? Lord, it is good to be here. And Lord, we’re here this morning on this cold, wintry day because we want to hear from you in your word. And so, God, I pray for the glory of Christ that you would indeed speak through the folly of my preaching and ways that you just fill our hearts with Christ. And I pray song in Jesus name. Amen. Okay, so perhaps my favorite passage in the Gospel of Luke is actually found at the end of the gospel account. So this is one that came after the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, where I read a story of two men on a road to Emmaus who are trying to figure out all the things that just took place concerning Jesus Christ and specifically his death and then resurrection from the dead. And if you’ve Read through Luke before you may remember that these two men are having this discussion, you know, trying to process these events, trying to process reports that were circling around that the risen Christ actually showed up and he entered into their conversation with the two men at the beginning of the story, actually not able to recognize the Lord. Then after some back and forth between Jesus and the two men, Jesus actually rebuked them for being foolish, for not understanding and believing that which was taught in the Old Testament through the prophets concerning the Christ and the suffering that was to come on him to rebuke. Starting with the old test teachings from Moses, which are the first five books of the Bible, and then continuing through the rest of the Old Testament Scripture and the various prophets, Jesus interpret for these two men how all the scriptures are about him, to show them that he is indeed the fulfillment of the Scriptures as God’s word in the end is about Him. It points us to him. Then, after doing this incredible Bible study with these two men, appears that the Lord celebrated the Lord’s supper with them as he broke bread, as he celebrated the meal. Finally the man’s eyes were open, and they’re open in ways they were able to recognize Jesus as the one they were talking to over as their eyes were open. From there, Jesus actually vanishes from their sight, where he went off to appear to some of his disciples. But after he vanished in the story that I love, the two men started to process all that Jesus had told them, how he opened up their eyes to the Scripture, where they’re in dismay, how they didn’t recognize the Lord at first, primarily because of how their hearts burned within hearts burned of the truth of Scripture that Jesus taught to them. Truth of scripture that is mentioned points us to him. Now I tell you that story, it’s a story that we eventually get to in our study of Luke and the months to come. Not simply because it’s actually one of my favorite stories in the Gospel account, but I wonder how important this story of Jesus testifying to all the Old Testament is about him, how important that story was actually to Luke, the author of this gospel that we’ve been studying. Where I’ve wondered, as Luke was going around interviewing eyewitnesses to the life, the death, resurrection of Jesus Christ as he was told this story of the two men on the road to Emmaus, which I have wondered, maybe told directly from them. I’ve wondered how Luke’s heart was like burning inside as he heard the story, as he was starting to see more and more how the scriptures in the End are about Christ. The Scriptures became even more alive to him when he understood them in light of Jesus Christ. I wonder how the truth of Moses, the truth of all the prophets, ultimately speaking about Jesus became so important to Luke that as he wrote this orderly account, that he desired to do so in such ways that he would share stories to help his readers, including us, see how indeed all of the Old Testament is there to point us to Christ, including our text today, which is a text where we’ll continue to see the power and the authority of Jesus Christ on display. So this is something that we’ve seen multiple times in multiple passages that we’ve looked at recent, as Jesus has power and authority even over demons and sickness. Now today we’ll see that the power and authority of Jesus is even over death. So that’s one of the things we’ve seen in the text. Addition, our text today, perhaps even more primary to the passage, is we’re actually going to see the compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ, where Jesus used his power, his authority, in direct correlation to his compassion, where we see his good heart towards his people who are suffering. And in the text, we’re going to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, which I think to me is clear that Luke is wanting us to see how we’re to see that two of the more important characters of the Old Testament, two of the greatest prophets, Elijah and Elisha, ultimately were there to point us to Christ, as they were types of Christ to come, who is the great and true prophet. Now, before we dive back into text, just a quick reminder where we left off last week so you may remember. Jesus just finished one of his most famous sermons recorded in Scripture. Sermon mentioned many times, referred to as a sermon on the plain. And after Jesus dismissed that congregation from the plain, he himself left the plane and headed towards a city called Capernaum, which is a place that he previously ministered at, at least on two occasions, where he did some incredible acts of ministry. In fact, Capernaum actually seemed to be Jesus like, almost like his home base during his earthly ministry. So in our text last week, if Jesus returned to that city, we learned that there was a wealthy, influential Roman military officer, a centurion, who sent for Jesus. And. And he sent for Jesus because he wanted Jesus to come heal his favorite servant who was at the point of death. In our story last week, the centurion sent a delegation of Jewish elders to go get Jesus, doing so with the belief that he was worthy of Jesus coming to do this for him to heal his servant because of the authority that he carried. However, as Jesus responded to this request by starting to make his way to the house, somewhere in the short time between sending for Jesus and Jesus drawing near to the house, somewhere in that short period of time, the centurion has like a major change of heart and a tone towards the Lord Jesus. Or for me, I think the centurion actually was converted. Because as Jesus Christ came near the house, the centurion sent a second group of delegates, some of his friends, to tell Jesus to come no further. Because the centurion now understood he actually was not, not worthy of Jesus Christ, even though he was a man of great wealth and authority. As Jesus came near, the man understood and he testified that he actually was a man under authority, specifically the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. And upon hearing the centurion make this declaration, which the man who I should mention was a Gentile, Jesus had his own declaration in response, saying that nowhere in all of Israel did he find such faith, a faith that rightly understands the lordship of Christ over all of our lives. But I should mention here that some actually connect this story of the centurion to a famous Old Testament story of a different gentleman who had power, remember Naaman, who had leprosy on the end of that story, professed faith in God. So some connect that story of centurion to him. And finally, where we ended our text last week, after Jesus making the declaration about the centurion, the second group of delegates then returning back home and they found the sick servant healed, where Jesus healed a man, where he continued to show power, authority over sickness. Now today, as we continue in our study with Luke, we actually come to an even greater healing, even greater then the healing of the centurion. Who’s the point of death where text today is mentioned, Jesus actually raises a young man from the dead. And this morning I hope that this increases the burning in our hearts as Jesus puts his power and authority and compassion on display as he proves that all the scriptures are about him. So that is the intro if you want to look back with me, starting in verse 11. So if you’re visiting with us. So what we do here is I’m just going to walk us back through the text verse by verse. So if you have your Bible open, please keep them open. So starting verse 11. So we read these words so soon after this refers to the interaction that Jesus had with the centurion, which is the start of chapter seven. So soon after that we see that Jesus was back on the move and we See that he traveled maybe 25 or 30 miles or so to the south, you know, a good day’s walk. And he now came to a town called Nain. Now when it comes to this town, this is actually the only time it’s mentioned in scripture. But where we gather through archaeology, this town seems at one point to be a town that had some size to it, but perhaps maybe to like a change in economy, something like that by the time of Christ. This is now a smaller, more insignificant town that’s located in the southern part of Galilee, which is where Jesus spent much of his public ministry. Now what’s interesting about N is that this little town was really close to a more familiar town in scripture. A town to seem to be the location like a large cemetery of like tombs and caves that served this area. A town called Endor. No, for Star wars fans, not that Endor, but if you’ve read the Old Testament, maybe this town is familiar to you. There’s a very famous yet very odd story about a witch who was from Endor who practiced divination which where in this odd Old Testament story, Saul, who was the king of Israel, began to understand that his like kingdom was slipping out of his hands because of his own sinful practices where like he rejected the Lord and his authority over him. I mean unlike the gentile centurion, Saul was not a man under authority. And as Saul rightly understood, the king was slipping away. In his desperation he came to this witch in Endor, asking her to speak to the dead on his behalf, specifically to speak to the former prophet and priest who anointed Saul as king, a man named Samuel. As Saul wanted to get some advice from him. Now in this odd story, really much to the surprise of the witch, when she called upon Samuel, he responded to her, communicating to her, communicating to Saul through her that soon the kingdom will be taken from him. Now we don’t have time to work through that story, but various scholars I read this week do wonder how this story in Luke perhaps has that story of the witch and Endor like kind of running in the background in subtle ways in the text here. So Jesus entered into Nain, it appears that he is about to run into those who are headed towards endorphins. So not sure if that should be running in the background as we think through this passage, but is it interesting to consider back to verse 11 of our text. As Jesus went to Nain, we say he did not make this 20 file 25 mile walk alone. Rather we see that his disciples are with him. Along with a great crowd, which this really had to be an interesting sight to see for those who are along the route from Capernaum to Nain. You know, just think like, maybe like out working your field and you look up and you see a large caravan people headed towards this little insignificant town, which didn’t seem to be part of any like major traveling route for this time period. Rather seemed like this little town was like fairly isolated, fairly removed from much of the world around it. However, we see it’s not isolated or removed from the heart of the Lord Jesus Christ. Verse 12. As Jesus and his great crowd drew near to the gate of the town, this time they’re about to end, we see that they were met at the gate by a considerable crowd who’s about to head out of the city, headed seemingly towards Endor. As this crowd that Jesus met was part of a funeral procession. And in this procession there would have been people there that we assumed would be there, like family and friends. But culturally, during this time this procession also probably included like hired mourners as well as hired musicians, making this like a huge crowd which as these two crowds, the crowd of Jesus and crowd of mourners, they meet here. This would have made a huge group like converging at the gate, perhaps well into the hundreds, all at the city gate. Verse 12. See that this procession of mourners was there because of a man, a man who was being carried out, a young man who died, who was the only son of his mother, who now was, or who also was a widow. Okay, now just a few things on this just to interest you. So first, for this woman, I mean, this would have been awful, a really awful thing for her to endure and have to process through hard enough to have your only son die and all the pain associated with death. But culturally this would have put her in like the most vulnerable of places where culturally women would have been dependent upon either her husband or her sons like, to provide and support and protect. But now for this woman who was a widow, she’s now culturally void of those realities. So for those who read the Old Testament book of Ruth and the story of Naomi, remember how she like, basically considered herself like, good as dead when her husband’s, her husband and sons died. That’s the woman here in this text. All of the pain, all of the hurt of losing her only son, as well as all the fear, all the concern, all the worry on what was before her, to have no husband or son, provide, support, protect her. This woman was in desperate need of grace and Mercy. She was desperate for someone to show her some compassion. Second, a widow losing a son. This is actually where her mind should be taken back to the great prophets Elijah and Elisha. So you may remember this. In the ministry of Elijah in First Kings 17, there’s a widow from a town called Zarephath who had a son who died, who God brought back to life through the prayers of Elijah, who laid upon the boy three times as he prayed that God would give back his Life. Then in second Kings 4, there’s another young boy who died, who Elisha also prayed for doing so with laying on top of his dead body. And in both these stories, not only did the Lord give back to life, each of these boys as the sons were brought back from the from the dead to the land of living. The prophets then brought the sons back to their moms. Which we’re going to see in just a bit is our text in verse 15. But for now, just know the story of Jesus here in Luke 7. This is tied with like strong allusions to Elijah and Elisha and the stories that’s mentioned, particularly the one of Elijah in 1st Kings 17. Third, I also want to just mention here something I read in one of the commentaries that I thought was actually pretty insightful. This came from the John Phillips commentary where Phillips wrote concerning verse 12, concerning two different crowds, two different processions that met at the city gates. Philip wrote, one was being led by the angel of death, but the other by the Lord of life. And that reality of being led by the angel of death or the Lord of life was not just true of the scene here, but that reality is true of all of us where either we all are dead in our sin being led by the angel of death, or we are walking by faith in Christ as he leads us as the Lord of life, as he leads us into eternal life that is to come. So by the way, just kind of on this, I just do have to ask, as you walked in this morning, what procession are you following right now? Keep going. Verse 13. As the true processions met each other, as this large crowd was forming at the city gate, we see that the eyes of Jesus found the one in the crowd who was hurting the most as his eyes were taken to the mother who was mentioned again would be carrying like overwhelming pain with the loss, incredible stress on what would be for her coming next. And as the eyes of Jesus fell upon this woman, we see that his eyes were filled with compassion towards her, which is important for us to see in this passage as well in our own lives. So, yes, Jesus is the Lord. He’s the one filled with all power, all authority, where all things exist by him and for him. And in his power and in his authority, he will justly judge all things. But within those truths, what we see in the text, we see throughout Scripture, is that towards his people, Jesus sees them with eyes filled with compassion, where he sees his hurting people, our pain is not absent from Him. And as the Lord sees our pain, he sees us with his tender heart. One of my favorite passages in Scripture, a bruised reed he will not break, a smoking flax he will not quench. And that is so true in this passage here. For this mom, who is hurting, who is grieving, Jesus did not come to her to break her, to quench her. Rather, text, with his eyes and heart filled with compassion, we see Jesus, like, walked up to the woman to console her with the words, woman, do not weep, saying this because he knew he’s about to dry her tears in the most incredible ways, which, by the way, is what he promised to do for all his people as they enter into eternal life, where Jesus will dry every tear that we shed with kindness, with compassion, we heal, dry our tears in such a way that we actually will never cry painful tears ever again, as he removes all pain and hurt and tears from his people forever. In text, verse 14, after consoling the woman, see, Jesus went to the brier, which is a frame that a coffin or a deceased body is laid upon. As the body being carried to the tomb, as he approached the dead body of the young man, we see that it stopped the bears, you know, the ones carrying the briar, and stopped them in their tracks. And they stood still before the Lord, you know, just waiting to see what he was going to do. As the bear stood still, assuming everyone else, and both parties at the gates stood still silent before the Lord. We see in the story that Jesus spoke up in the text, young man, I say to you, arise. Which is notice here. Jesus is speaking to the dead man with all of his power, all of his authority, doing so in such a way that Jesus knew that the dead man would hear him. Which is a stark contrast to the witch of Endor as mentioned, was shocked with her divination. As Samuel responded from the dead, Jesus spoke up to this man. Jesus knew that his word would not return to him void, but he knew that the dead man would hear and respond to his sovereign voice. So in verse 15, as the word of Jesus went forth, we see the dead man head no choice, but he had to Respond. And he sat up and began to speak. Alive, risen. And this had been an incredible sight to behold for those at the scene. But even more for this young man, this scene, as the first thing he sees after his resurrection is Jesus. Just a couple things on this. So Pillar commentary points out that this face of Jesus would have been most likely unfamiliar to this young man. Most likely. He probably did not meet Jesus prior to this. But as he saw the face of Jesus as he rose again, he saw the face to which he belonged. Second, while this story is unique in scripture, there’s not many who were raised from the dead. In fact, in the ministry of Jesus, we only see three such occurrences. So there’s this one, there’s his friend Lazarus we can read about in John 11. And then there’s a daughter of a man named Jairus we’re actually gonna get to when we get to Luke chapter 8. So while this reality of being raised from the dead to see Jesus is unique in this life. But for those who are in Christ, friends, this will be your reality, where one day, yes, you will come to your last breath, where to this life you will be dead. But the promise of scripture, for all those who have faith in Jesus Christ, as we die to this life, our eyes will be open to the eternal life that is to come. And the first thing that we’re going to see is Jesus. So for us right now, yes, we have to imagine what this must have been like for this young man. But for those who are in Christ, one day, you will not have to imagine what this was like because you’re going to experience it yourself. You will see Jesus face to face, the very one to whom you belong. Keep on the text with more compassion, more kindness from our Lord Jesus Christ. As Jesus resurrected this man we see, he now turns back to the mother to give her her son. As mentioned earlier, this action is very similar to what Elijah did in 1st Kings 17. For us. Once again, with imagination, we can only imagine the joy this had to be for the mother to have Jesus return to her her only son. However, one day, because of eternal life that Jesus offers friends, we don’t have to imagine what that would be like either, to be reunited with a loved one who had died. For all who are in Christ, not only will we see Jesus with our eyes, but we will see each other as we will live with Christ and each other throughout all eternity. Keep going. Verse 7 or 16. For those that have seen, they didn’t have to imagine what this all looked like because they were there to Experience. And as he experienced the power and the authority of Jesus to raise the dead, as well as he experienced the kindness, the compassion of Jesus to care for this woman who was in deep pain. In the text we see that they were like seized by fear. And this fear here is not like fear of danger. It’s not like a fear tied to some type of worry or anxiety. Rather, this is a fear that’s filled with like awe. As both crowds that met at the gate stood almost dumbfounded with awe by that which they just witnessed. You know, for the crowd to arrive at Jesus of the gate. Yeah, most likely they would have witnessed some incredible things beforehand. You know, various hearings that Jesus did, casting out of demons, but now raising the dead, that’s next level for the crowd who was there as part of the funeral procession. Right. This would have been the last thing they would expect as they’re proceeding out to the graveyard, as they headed to Andor, they’re expecting to place the body in the tomb, not seeing the body raised up from the dead. Going into the theme of imagination for us does not take a lot of imagination, our part to see and understand why the crowd stood seized with fear, with awe and the text as this awe filled crowd, as they witness all this that Jesus did, we see they did the only thing that they could do in response to the Lord and what he did. And they began to worship and they began glorifying God in the text, saying, a great prophet has risen among us and God has very visited his people. Now, just a couple things and these two phrases said by the crowd. The first phrase, the declaration, the great prophet has risen among us sends a crowd like understanding that indeed Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The Old Testament is written about him. In the Old Testament there’s a few passages speaking towards a great prophet who was to come that you’re connecting now here to Christ. One they probably most likely had in mind is Deuteronomy 18, where Moses wrote this says, the Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers. It is him you shall listen. I also wonder, perhaps you’re thinking about Malachi 4, which says this. So behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet, before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes, you will turn the hearts and fathers of their children, and the hearts of their children, and children in the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest they come and strike the land with a decree and utter destruction. Which that passage of Elijah to come we do see is first pointing to John the Baptist, who is a forerunner Christ. But I do think that both Elijah as well as John the Baptist are there for us to see Jesus as the great and true prophet. As mentioned our text, as a crowd stood seized with awe, it seemed like they were understanding. Their hearts were burning inside as they were recognizing that Jesus indeed is the prophet. Promised from old then the second phrase that people declared, the phrase God has visited his people. And for us this is such a rich and such an encouraging reality when it comes to our God. Most religions worldviews, their deity is like just distant, pretty aloof to what’s going on in the world around them. So for many, they’re just hoping to do enough good things to somehow capture the attention of their false God. They might feel compelled like to entertain them with his presence. But this understanding, this type of religion, this is so far different from the truth that we see in Scripture concerning the one true and living God. But He’s a God who’s near, who’s present, who’s active in the world around us, including in our own hearts. He is a God who indeed visits his people. In fact, we’ve learned in our study of Luke, in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, God visits His people in such a way that he actually lived among us, Emmanuel, God with us. Furthermore, we see in Scripture, particularly in the book of Acts, which is volume two of this work of Luke, in the person of the Holy Spirit, God continues to visit his people in such a way that he lives and he dwells in the hearts of his people. Meaning for his people, God could not be more near than he is, as he promises that he will forever be near to us, as he will never leave us, never forsake us. And finally, we’re going to end in our passage today, verse 17, as his entire crowd came to this conclusion, as he understood the worship that Jesus deserves, we see the groups went their different ways. And as they left the scene, we see that reports about Jesus raising the young man from the dead started spread throughout the whole region of Judea, along with all the surrounding country, which no doubt only added to the buzz and excitement and the interest of the growing conversation of Jesus and Nazareth, if indeed he was the Messiah, which He is now. As I close this time here, I just want to give you just a few kind of summary statements from what we see in the text and then we’ll be done. So first, as we think through this text, so let the power, or the authority and power of Jesus, let that burn deeply within your heart and this Power, this authority, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is something we continue to see throughout Luke, throughout the public ministry of Jesus Christ that Luke records for us or his ministry is not like one of a charlatan, like he didn’t minister in weakness. Jesus didn’t minister with like false promises where he like oversell but then vastly under deliver. Rather the ministry of Jesus was filled with real authority, with real power where Jesus was able to do that only God’s Eternal Son can do in text today. This authority, this power is found in the greatest miracle of Jesus that he performed to this day. Where according to this authority, to this power, Jesus raises the dead. And friends, let that authority, let that power burn in your hearts knowing that only did Jesus raise the dead in this text along as with the others that I mentioned earlier, but he has the authority, the power to raise all of his people from the dead so for all time they can dwell with him in eternity. You know, there’s plenty of things in this life that appear to have some type of authority, some type of power. Friends, let your heart burneth in burneth hope that in the end there’s only one authority. There’s only one power that’s gonna win out. It’s the Lord Jesus Christ and the power of his resurrection. Second, let the compassion of Jesus also burn deeply within your heart. Yes, Jesus has all power, he has all authority, but he also has all compassion. Where it’s mentioned in the end of time, as his people enter into eternal life, he’s gonna meet us with his compassion, where he’s gonna dry every tear that we have ever shed, including our most painful and grief filled tears. He’s gonna dry them with all of his compassion for us today. While no doubt the resurrection power and authority of Jesus is very present in the text, but I think even more what Luke wants us to see in this passage is the compassion, the tender heartedness of Jesus Christ who is filled with compassion towards this moment, who just lost her only son, this mom who is at the point of desperation, who needed someone to show her compassion, which in the text Jesus does with his grace upon grace. And friends, I do hope that the compassion that Jesus has for his people does burn in your hearts where it burns in ways that we feel it, particularly in our times of need. We’re in our times of need. We trust that Jesus is not aloof to your pain, to your reality. Rather he is present. He’s present in ways that he is there to visit you in your pain. As your great High Priest who ministers with compassion and Kindness and grace upon grace. Which by the way, I do wonder if maybe that’s true for some of you here this morning, that you did come in carrying just pain and grief. Jesus is here to minister to you with his compassion. Third, let Jesus fulfilling the Scripture, let that reality also burn deeply within your heart. Just back to the passage I started to share from the end of Luke, where in the end, all of scripture, all of it, is there to point us to Christ. So as you read God’s holy word, let me encourage you to do so in ways where you’re like actively engaging your mind and heart, where you’re reading, in ways you’re like actually studying it, where you’re meditating upon it, memorizing it, where you’re asking the Lord through the power of his spirit to help you see whatever you’re reading, how that is to lead you to Jesus, whether it be through promises, through types, through failures, through prophecy, or wherever it may be. May we read Scripture in ways that it’s leading us to see how all of God’s yes and Amen are all taking us to Jesus, the One who sets our hearts on fire. Back to our text, I do think it’s worth considering the odd story of the witch in Endor and her false divination, which just shows us like the sin and folly of mankind, how they’re there or that story is meant to stand in contrast to this story here in the truth and the wisdom found in Christ. Clearly in our text today, as we read about the great prophets Elijah and Elisha, as yes, we see the great things that the Lord did through them, but ultimately they’re types, pointers to the one true great prophet, the Lord Jesus, the one who raised the dead. So for us it would read God’s sacred word. May we read them in ways that they’re seen. We’re seeing how they take us to the truth that is Christ and may that truth burn deeply in our hearts in ways that we worship him, which actually leads to the next thing. Let your burning heart lead you to worship the Lord Jesus Christ, where your heart is set on fire in ways that you’re seized with awe of who Jesus is, where all that you do is done as an act of worship of him, as you pour out your life as a living sacrifice that’s holy and acceptable to him, where you’re pouring out your life in ways that shows worship of love towards him, love towards others, starting with others. Here in the church, we’re in this worship. You’re giving your time and your Treasure and your talents to prove that indeed Jesus is the Lord of your life, the great treasure of your soul. One more Let your burning heart lead you to spread reports about Jesus. So another favorite passage in Scripture comes from a different prophet. Different prophet is also there to point us to Christ Prophet named Jeremiah. Jeremiah wrote this. If I say I will not mention him speaking of God or speak any more in his name. There is in my heart as if it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary of holding it in and cannot. And church. May that be true of us as well, that our hearts burn in the worship of Jesus Christ with a burning that’s so intense, so white hot, that we can’t help but share reports about him, starting with a report of his gospel found in his death, which Jesus, God’s only son, died on a cross, which he did out of great love, according to his great kindness and compassion and mercy, which he did in accordance with the scriptures that he came to fulfill as he, Jesus took on the punishment of our sin in our place where he died. But unlike the Son in the text who was stopped before he reached the tomb, Jesus actually was buried outside of the city gates where he lay dead for three days. However, as we know, Jesus did not stay dead, but in accordance with his great authority and power, which is authority, power even over death, in accordance with the Scripture, according to the sign of the great prophet Jonah that was given to us in the Old Testament, on the third day, in his greatest of all miracles, the Lord Jesus picked back up his own life as he rose again from the dead, where he now lives eternally. And this report of Jesus crucified and risen, that has been passed down to us is a truth that is meant to seize our hearts, to seize in ways that penetrates like every fiber of our being, where our hearts are now burning so intensely inside that we cannot help but share the report in ways that we pass it down to others for us, sharing with others throughout the whole of Madison and then to the surrounding country and not stopping until we reach all the way to the ends of the earth. And by the way, if you’re looking for like a very real practical way to satisfy this burning in your heart, the sharing a report of him we know in a few weeks it’s Easter, where we’ll be even more intentionally remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So if I can encourage us, let’s invite others to come join us at that service. And who knows how on that Sunday, those who might walk in dead, dead in sin on that Sunday, maybe they hear the voice of Jesus in ways that they have no choice but respond to him, so that by faith he would believe in him. That they be risen, having their hearts set on fire for the Lord of life. By the way, I actually did wonder this morning if this may actually be true. Maybe if some of us here, or even this morning, perhaps you walked in dead to Jesus, dead in sin for sure, you might know things about him, but you’ve never met Him. He’s not the vision of your life. I do wonder that maybe today, maybe even this moment, for the first time, you would actually trust in Jesus so that through the eyes of faith you would see him. That you be raised to life with him, the new and eternal life that he offers. My friend, if that is actually true of you today, just know we would love to rejoice with you in that truth. So please share that report with us. Knowing that reports like this, that you trusted in Jesus for the first time, that only adds to the fire in our own hearts. So, yes, Redville Church, may the truth of God found in his Word, the truth that leads us to Christ, may that set our hearts on fire today and always, that all of our days are filled with the joyful worship of him and the sharing of the reports about him. That by the grace of God, others might have their hearts burned within as well. Let’s pray. Lord, I do pray that you would do a great work in our hearts. That even in this time, in this moment, that you would fan the flame within. Lord, I pray for those here who may have not yet trusted in you. That today, through your sovereign voice, that you would call them to yourself, that you would open up their eyes, that they may see the Lord Jesus Christ, the very one who died for them, to take on the punishment of their sin, only to rise again from the dead so they may have life in you. Life abundantly, both now and throughout all eternity. And Lord, we need your help to be faithful, to eagerly spread the news of reports of Christ crucified and risen. Lord, far too often our hearts are cold to share this report. Far too often we make excuse on why we are slow to share. So, God, not only do I pray you forgive us for falling short, but particularly the next few weeks, that you would just help us to be faithful witnesses. That we’d faithfully share the report. And Lord, our deep prayer is that you would use our little church to draw many to faith in Christ. And we pray that you would do that even within the next few weeks. And lastly, Lord, I just do want to pray if there’s any here that are that walked in just carrying the weight of grief, that in this moment that today you would meet them with your compassion and your kindness. That indeed you would prove to be their great high priest, who can sympathize with them in all weakness yet without sin. And that you would minister to them in their time of need with your grace upon grace. Pray song Jesus name, Amen. The post Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son – Luke 7: 11-17 appeared first on Red Village Church.

In this conversation, Jeff and Nancy delve into the biblical story of Naaman, exploring themes of help, healing, and the expectations that come with seeking assistance. They discuss how individuals often resist help when it doesn't meet their expectations and the importance of support systems in facilitating healing. The conversation emphasizes the need for community and understanding in the healing process, as well as the complexities of human choices and the consequences that follow.  Jeff also explores the complexities of healing, particularly in the context of addiction and mental health. He discusses the motivations behind people's reluctance to seek healing, the importance of dignity in the healing process, and the systemic issues that often hinder true recovery. Jeff emphasizes the need for support systems that respect individual choices while guiding them towards healing and restoration. He advocates for a shift in mindset towards genuinely desiring healing for those in need, rather than merely providing temporary solutions.  

God is opposed to the proud and gives grace to the humble. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how Naaman's breakthrough in 2 Kings 5 began when he jettisoned his pride. Learn why humility is the doorway to God's help, how pride blinds us to simple answers, and how bowing low positions you to experience God's mighty hand.

We all have trouble, and we'll go to great lengths to make it go away. But what if God's answer is closer and simpler than you think? Walking through 2 Kings 5, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains how Naaman's journey—from rage at a “too simple” command to the healing he longed for—teaches us to lay down our pride, take God at His word, and act in faith. Simple obedience still opens the door to God's power.

Today’s Topics: Father Thomas Czeck, OFM Conv., joins Terry 1) Gospel – Luke 4:24-30 – Jesus said to the people in the synagogue at Nazareth: “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built,  to hurl Him down headlong. But He passed through the midst of them and went away. Memorial of Saint Frances of Rome, Religious Saint Frances, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Terry and Father Thomas discuss Saint Bonaventure, his spirituality and his role in the Franciscan Order  

Gospel Luke 4:24-30 Jesus said to the people in the synagogue at Nazareth: “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away. Reflection When the people of Nazareth realized that Jesus had a gift, he spoke with authority and they recognized him as the young boy that grew up in their midst, and he was even by many, considered to be illegitimate. So they didn't have any way of accepting the uniqueness that he displayed. And their response was anger, because he simply said, You aren't listening to me. It's interesting how anger can be a response to a criticism when we're afraid of what it's demanding of us. Jesus demands we change. And when we are seeing in Scripture ourselves being examples of what we shouldn't be, we need to receive it generously, and open hearted desiring to change. Closing Prayer Father, our daily lives are often filled with situations where we are criticizing ourselves or being criticized by others, and let us always have an open heart to that. Make sure that we listen to see if there's any truth in that criticism and not be like the people of Nazareth who became angry and attacked the one who brought the criticism to light. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post NAAMAN appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030926.cfmFather Matthew Tomeny, MIC, opens with a memorable story from Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, who once welcomed a drunk woman into Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Rather than turning her away, he offered her tea and promised not to ask her to go to confession — until she returned sober and ready to encounter God's mercy.Father Matthew connects this to the Scripture reading of Naaman the leper, who expected an extraordinary cure but was healed by the simple act of dipping seven times in the Jordan River. Salvation does not require grand quests or heroic feats. Instead, the Sacraments of the Church provide the ordinary means by which God cleanses our souls and restores our union with Him.Through Baptism, Jesus washes away our sins. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, He continues to cleanse us when we fall. And through the Eucharist, we express that communion in the most intimate way possible. Father Matthew emphasizes that holiness is intended for all people, regardless of their past. Just as Archbishop Sheen did not write off the drunk woman, neither should we write off anyone who struggles.Continual repentance—the virtue of penance—keeps our hearts aligned with God's will. When we are in order with God, trials lose their power to derail us. Take advantage of these simple ways to holiness and share that satisfaction with others. ★ Support this podcast ★

St. Alphonsus Liguori, the founder of our Redemptorist Congregation, rarely spoke about the extraordinary, mystical events of his life. He was much more focused on the ordinary, everyday experiences that mark God's presence. When people, for example, would speak to him about going on pilgrimage, Alphonsus would gently remind them that we do not have to travel far to meet our Lord. He is patiently waiting for us in even the humblest of tabernacles. Naaman, the army commander under the King of Aram, was appalled that the Israeli prophet, Elisha, did not come out of his house to administer a cure for his leprosy. He was even less impressed with the Elisha's directive to bath in the Jordon River seven times. I'm sure Naaman was right to say that the rivers in Syria were far more inspirational than the lowly Jordan River, but he was missing the point. Fortunately for him, his servants were more perceptive to the smaller, less noticeable ways that God works in our lives. Naaman had more faith in his servants than in Elisha, but after his cure, he was moved to say: “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel.”  We have all experienced moments of God's extraordinary grace. Perhaps it was an answer to a prayer, a conversion of a loved one, or even the bending of the laws of nature. But we must remember that Jesus comes to us in humble, tasteless wafers. He does not make a show of his presence. He waits patiently for us to step into the waters of faith, to believe that God is present and wants us to experience God's abundant life within us.  When we listen with understanding; when we care to be engaged in the lives of the ordinary people around us; when we demonstrate love and gratitude for the gift of another day and all the promise it offers; then we will be well on our way to becoming the perceptive and malleable disciples of love that God envisions. St. Alphonsus would be proud.   Lenten Blessings,Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.

23 And he said to them: Doubtless you will say to me this similitude: Physician, heal thyself: as great things as we have heard done in Capharnaum, do also here in thy own country.Et ait illis : Utique dicetis mihi hanc similitudinem : Medice cura teipsum : quanta audivimus facta in Capharnaum, fac et hic in patria tua. 24 And he said: Amen I say to you, that no prophet is accepted in his own country.Ait autem : Amen dico vobis, quia nemo propheta acceptus est in patria sua. 25 In truth I say to you, there were many widows in the days of Elias in Israel, when heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there was a great famine throughout all the earth.In veritate dico vobis, multae viduae erant in diebus Eliae in Israel, quando clausum est caelum annis tribus et mensibus sex, cum facta esset fames magna in omni terra : 26 And to none of them was Elias sent, but to Sarepta of Sidon, to a widow woman.et ad nullam illarum missus est Elias, nisi in Sarepta Sidoniae, ad mulierem viduam. 27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet: and none of them was cleansed but Naaman the Syrian.Et multi leprosi erant in Israel sub Elisaeo propheta : et nemo eorum mundatus est nisi Naaman Syrus. 28 And all they in the synagogue, hearing these things, were filled with anger.Et repleti sunt omnes in synagoga ira, haec audientes. 29 And they rose up and thrust him out of the city; and they brought him to the brow of the hill, whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.Et surrexerunt, et ejecerunt illum extra civitatem : et duxerunt illum usque ad supercilium montis, super quem civitas illorum erat aedificata, ut praecipitarent eum. 30 But he passing through the midst of them, went his way.Ipse autem transiens per medium illorum, ibat.The Gospel speaks to us of Naaman, the valiant general of the King of Syria's army. He was cured by bathing in the Jordan, although he did not belong to the race of Israel. Later on Jesus was to plunge himself into the same river and to communicate a sanctifying virtue to its waters. Naaman, therefore, is a figure of the heathen whom the Church by baptism cures of the leprosy of sin. Peter, says Tertullian, has baptised in the Tiber, and those that he has cleansed from leprosy of sin, have abandoned the waters of Damascus, by which is mean their sensual life. Let us renew ourselves in the spirit of baptism by purifying our hearts in the salutary bath of penitence. This will cure them of the leprosy of the soul called sin.

2 Kings 5:1-15 (There were may lepers in Israel and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian)

In 2 Kings 5, we meet Naaman: a powerful military commander with status, wealth, and influence. Yet beneath all his success he carries a hidden disease: leprosy. His physical illness becomes a picture of a deeper spiritual reality.Through Naaman's story we see that:• Sin starts small but grows• Sin affects every person• Sin is ultimately a sickness of the heartWhen Naaman seeks healing, he is offended by the cure. Why? Because God's solution challenges his pride.The healing God offers is:Too simple: we are saved through faith in JesusToo free: we are saved by grace, not our earningToo exclusive: we are saved only by the name of JesusThis is the same message at the center of the gospel: salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not through our own effort, status, or morality.Just like Naaman, the only way to be healed is to humble ourselves, step down from our pride, and receive what God has done for us.

+ Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 4: 24 – 30Jesus said, "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian."When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away.The Gospel of the Lord

COMMENTAIRE DE L'EVANGILE DU JOUR Luc 4, 24-30Dans la synagogue de Nazareth, Jésus déclara : « Amen, je vous le dis : aucun prophète ne trouve un accueil favorable dans son pays. En vérité, je vous le dis : Au temps du prophète Élie, lorsque pendant trois ans et demi le ciel retint la pluie, et qu'une grande famine se produisit sur toute la terre, il y avait beaucoup de veuves en Israël ; pourtant Élie ne fut envoyé vers aucune d'entre elles, mais bien dans la ville de Sarepta, au pays de Sidon, chez une veuve étrangère. Au temps du prophète Élisée, il y avait beaucoup de lépreux en Israël ; et aucun d'eux n'a été purifié, mais bien Naaman le Syrien. » À ces mots, dans la synagogue, tous devinrent furieux. Ils se levèrent, poussèrent Jésus hors de la ville, et le menèrent jusqu'à un escarpement de la colline où leur ville est construite, pour le précipiter en bas. Mais lui, passant au milieu d'eux, allait son chemin. 

Have you ever asked God for help and received an answer you didn't want? We often come to God expecting a dramatic fix, a breakthrough moment, or a clear resolution. Instead, sometimes He gives us a simple instruction. In this final message of Your Best Yes, we look at the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5, a powerful, respected man desperate for healing who almost walked away because God's solution felt too ordinary. Naaman's story reminds us that the best yes is often an ordinary yes. The small step. The unimpressive act of obedience. The humble decision to forgive, confess, serve, or try again. Healing didn't come when Naaman understood the plan. It came when he obeyed it. If you've been resisting a step because it feels too small or too slow, this message is an invitation to trust God with the next faithful thing. Your delay does not cancel His grace, but your obedience opens you to receive it.

This is a reflection on a Lenten gospel reading from St. Luke, focusing on the rejection of Jesus by his own community in Nazareth. The speaker contrasts the defensive anger of the townspeople, who felt entitled to miracles, with the humble obedience of St. Joseph, who accepted God's mysterious plan without demanding prior explanations. By highlighting the biblical examples of the widow of Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian, the homily illustrates how divine favor often extends to those outside the expected circle. This serves as a call for listeners to overcome pride and selfishness in their daily lives, particularly when faced with inconveniences or a lack of control. Ultimately, the narrative encourages a supernatural perspective characterized by patience, forgiveness, and trust in God's providence during difficult moments.

Dibawakan oleh Ursula Dai dari Paroki Santa Maria Ratu Damai Mingar di Keuskupan Larantuka, Indonesia. 2 Raja-Raja 5: 1-15a; Mazmur tg 42: 2.3; 43: 3.4; Lukas 4: 24-30.PENYEMBUHAN KUSTA RAGA DAN JIWA Tema renungan kita pada hari ini ialah: Penyembuhan KustaRaga dan Jiwa. Santo Efraim dari Siria yang hidup pada abad ke-4 Masehi,menulis begini tentang sembuhnya Naaman, tentara Siria, karena karunia Allahmelalui nabi Elisa: “Karena itu Naaman diutus ke Sungai Yordan dengan tujuanpenyembuhannya karena air itu dapat memulihkan manusia. Sesungguhnya, dosamerupakan kusta pada jiwa, yang tidak dapat diinderai, tetapi inteligensi dapatmembuktikannya. Kodrat manusia harus dibebaskan dari penyakit ini oleh kuasaKristus yang tersembunyi di dalam pembaptisan. Penting sekali bagi Naaman,supaya sembuh dari dua penyakit, tubuh dan jiwanya. Ini tepat sekali untukmewakili suatu rahmat pemurnian dan pengudusan segala bangsa dalam pemandianyang terus berlangsung, yang permulaannya di Sungai Yordan, ibu dan pemulapembaptisan.” Naaman seorang dari luar lingkup Yahudi yang beriman dantentu dianggap kafir. Namun ia tanpa halangan yakin bahwa ada kuasa Tuhan yangdapat memberikan kesembuhan atas sakit kustanya. Itu ia peroleh informasinyadari hamba Israel yang bekerja kepadanya. Orang-orang dalam kategori ini cepatterbuka dan menanggapi pesan berharga soal keyakinan iman, karena mereka padaprinsipnya memerlukan Tuhan.  Naaman mewakili banyak orang saat ini yang jauh dari Tuhanyang belum mengenal-Nya. Mereka ingin masuk ke dalam iman kepada Tuhan melaluisuatu proses penyembuhan jiwa dan raga mereka. Raga mereka memiliki kekuranganbahkan sakit karena berada jauh dan terlepas dari kedekatan dan terjangkau olehsuatu hidup dalam persekutuan iman. Jiwa mereka terlebih-lebih belum memilikipokok untuk memberikan kebenaran mutlak tentang kehidupan dan menggantungkanharapan untuk keselamatan sesudah kematian. Proses ini tersedia di dalam jalanYesus Kristus melalui pembaptisan. Setelah Naaman, sudah begitu banyak orang diluar Yahudi yang menerima pembaptisan dan menjadi anggota Gereja sampai saatini. Tindakan Naaman tersebut berlawanan dengan orang-orang disekeliling Yesus bahkan dari tempat asalnya yang sezaman dengan Naaman. Merekasudah kuat dengan keyakinan sendiri, apalagi Yesus dianggapnya tidak lebihtidak kurang sebagai seorang yang sama dengan mereka. Mereka tahu betulkesederhanaan keluarga biologis Yesus, maka menjadi tidak mungkin bagi merekauntuk percaya kalau Ia memiliki kemampuan yang melebihi mereka. Tuhan Yesusingin supaya kita sebagai pengikut-Nya yang pertama dan penuh tanggung jawabmenerima Dia. Dengan menerima dan memiliki Dia, di mana dan kapan punkeberadaan kita, Ia hadir melalui kita dalam berbuat baik dan menciptakanpembaharuan. Marilahkita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa... Ya Allah maha kuasa, kuatkanlah iman kami untukdapat menjadi saksi-saksi-Mu yang benar. Bapa kami... Dalam nama...

Delivered by Jessy Patricia from the Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Makassar, Indonesia. 2 Kings 5: 1-15a; Rs psalm 42: 2.3; 43: 3.4; Luke 4: 24-30.HEALING LEPROSY OFBODY AND SOUL The title for ourmeditation today is: Healing Leprosy of the Body and Soul. Saint Ephraim ofSyria who lived in the 4th century AD, wrote like this about the healing ofNaaman, the Syrian army, because of God's grace through the prophet Elisha:"Therefore Naaman was sent to the Jordan River with the aim of healingbecause the water can restore human sickness. Indeed, sin is a leprosy in thesoul, which cannot be sensed, but intelligence can prove it. Human nature mustbe freed from this disease by the power of Christ kept in baptism. It was veryimportant for Naaman to recover from two illnesses, his body and soul. This isfitting to represent a grace of purification and sanctification of all nationsin the ongoing baths, which begin in the Jordan River, mother and beginning ofbaptism." Naaman was a personoutside the Jewish faith community and was certainly considered an infidel. Buthe was without obstacle convinced that there was a power of God that couldprovide healing for his leprosy. He got this information from the Israel servantwho worked for him. People of this category are quick to open up and respond tothe important message about faith, because they basically need God. Naaman representsmany people today who are far from God and do not know Him. They want to havefaith in God through a process of healing their bodies and souls. Their bodieshave shortcomings and even pains because they are far away and apart from closenessand fellowship with God, the source of faith. Their souls are in need ofabsolute truth about life and hope for salvation after death. This process ismade available in Jesus Christ through baptism. After Naaman, there have been somany people outside Jewish community who receive baptism and are members of theChurch today. Naaman's actionscontrasted with those around Jesus even from His place of origin and thecontemporaries of Naaman. They were already strong in their own beliefs,moreover Jesus was considered no less than one from their cricle . They knewvery well the simplicity of Jesus' biological family, so it was impossible forthem to believe that He had powers that exceeded them. The Lord Jesus wants usas His obedient followers to accept Him. By accepting and owning Him, whereverand whenever we are, He is present through us in doing good and renewing thisworld.Let's pray. In the name of the Father... O God, almighty Lord, strengthen our faith that we may become your truewitnesses in this world. Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of theFather  ...

Questions: (AI Gen)1. Naaman was a "mighty man" but he had leprosy. What is your "hideous birthmark" or "leprosy"—the weakness or hurt you try to conceal while maintaining an impressive outward appearance?2. How has your own weakness or "thorn in the flesh" served to humble you and bring you closer to God in a way your strengths never could?3.

Lk 4:24-30Jesus said to the people in the synagogue at Nazareth:“Amen, I say to you,no prophet is accepted in his own native place.Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israelin the days of Elijahwhen the sky was closed for three and a half yearsand a severe famine spread over the entire land.It was to none of these that Elijah was sent,but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon.Again, there were many lepers in Israelduring the time of Elisha the prophet;yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”When the people in the synagogue heard this,they were all filled with fury.They rose up, drove him out of the town,and led him to the brow of the hillon which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong.But he passed through the midst of them and went away.

Voici l'Évangile du lundi 9 mars 2026 :« Aucun prophète ne trouve un accueil favorable dans son pays » (Lc 4, 24-30)Dans la synagogue de Nazareth, Jésus déclara : « Amen, je vous le dis : aucun prophète ne trouve un accueil favorable dans son pays. En vérité, je vous le dis : Au temps du prophète Élie, lorsque pendant trois ans et demi le ciel retint la pluie, et qu'une grande famine se produisit sur toute la terre, il y avait beaucoup de veuves en Israël ; pourtant Élie ne fut envoyé vers aucune d'entre elles, mais bien dans la ville de Sarepta, au pays de Sidon, chez une veuve étrangère. Au temps du prophète Élisée, il y avait beaucoup de lépreux en Israël ; et aucun d'eux n'a été purifié, mais bien Naaman le Syrien. » À ces mots, dans la synagogue, tous devinrent furieux. Ils se levèrent, poussèrent Jésus hors de la ville, et le menèrent jusqu'à un escarpement de la colline où leur ville est construite, pour le précipiter en bas. Mais lui, passant au milieu d'eux, allait son chemin.– Acclamons la Parole de Dieu. Cet enregistrement est proposé bénévolement pour répandre la Parole de Dieu

How can you refresh yourself? Today's podcast focuses on David's example of refreshing himself and how God renewed Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14. Through our journey, we discover God's way of refreshing, which may initially shock you.Check out our latest book releases, Behold Your God https://mybook.to/BeholdYourGod and One With His Heart https://mybook.to/onewithhisheart by Glen Gerhauser on Amazon & Kindle.This ministry is made possible by the generous donations of people like you. Please consider giving or becoming a regular partner through our website at https://www.brisbanefire.com. Thank you!YouTube: https://youtu.be/H0f9Z8-SHF4

When Naaman the Syrian was instructed by the prophet Elisha to dip seven times in the Jordan to cleanse his leprosy, he lost it!  But he was persuaded to do what the prophet said to do, and he was cleansed of his disease.  However, the cleansing of his leprosy was not the greatest thing which happened with Naaman in all of this.  Do you know what it was?Scriptures:    Luke 4:27;  2 Kings 5:1-5;  2 Kings 5:6-9;  2 Kings 5:10-12;  2 Kings 5:13-14;  2 Kings 5:15-16

“If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.” — 2 Kings 5:3 I love this Bible story for many reasons. Naaman was a guy who had everything. As an army commander, he could tell people what to do and where to go. He also had a family and was very wealthy. His army carried out raids on other countries, and one day they carried off a young Israelite girl who became a servant for Naaman's wife. But Naaman learned that having everything wasn't enough. He discovered that he had leprosy, which in those days often led to banishment, disfigurement, and a lonely death. The young slave girl could have said nothing, but she loved God and others and had good news to share. She told Naaman's wife that he should go to Elisha the prophet and be healed. Naaman was humbled by that, but he eventually did what he was told and was healed. Naaman's life turned around, and he became a follower of God in a foreign land. This story could easily have turned out differently. But a young girl chose to share the love of God, and she opened a door for healing and restoration to happen. Naaman was in a tough situation, but Elisha blessed him with peace. We too have choices to make. We can hold back and justify our reasons for not sharing our faith, or we can choose to be gracious and giving even to people who may have offended or harmed us. What can you do to share God's love and bring peace? Dear God, help us to share your message of hope and healing, even if we are tempted to hold on to grudges or bitterness. In Jesus, Amen.

Assembly of Yahusha BHP episode 319 officiated by Bro. Jon Dizon 02-26-2026. #Yahuah #Yahusha #biblestudy #faith #trueworship #assemblyofYahusha ©2026 Assembly of Yahusha All rights reserved. The Assembly of Yahusha exclusively own the rights to the contents of this podcast and any non-assemblymember reproduction must have the approval of the Assembly. Only bona fide members of the Assembly are authorized to copy, download, and reproduce the contents of this podcast for their personal or religious use. For permission to copy, download, and reproduce send an email to : info@aoy.today

Pastor Jared discusses the importance of having a relationship with God on His terms, rather than trying to supplement one's own life with religious practices. He uses the story of Naaman and the prophet Elisha to illustrate how people often reject simple, effective solutions in favor of more mystical or convenient alternatives. He encourages the audience to engage in fundamental practices such as reading the Bible, praying, going to church, and being the church.

2 Kings 5:1–14 What do a military officer, servant girl, deadly disease, and muddy water have in common? Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on the truth found in 2 Kings 5. Discover how Naaman's story reflects the spiritual journey many people go on as they turn to Jesus Christ. Reflect on the relief found only in your Savior. Look to Him and be cleansed. Eagerly share the good news with others!

2 Kings 5:1-14 / February 20-23, 2026 Though not strong in faith, Naaman was nevertheless greatly respected as a leader of troops and as a military warrior. One day all that was put on hold. None of his trophies seemed important any longer. He was unclean…he had become a leper. This is a story about a man, once proud and self-sufficient, finally humbling himself before the only One who could cleanse his leprosy…and did. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

What do a military officer, servant girl, deadly disease, and muddy water have in common?Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on the truth found in 2 Kings 5. Discover how Naaman's story reflects the spiritual journey many people go on as they turn to Jesus Christ.Reflect on the relief found only in your Saviour. Look to Him and be cleansed. Eagerly share the good news with others!

Teaching from Sunday AM service by Pastor Jeff Miles

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Hey Friend, Welcome to the Start That Business Podcast, where Christians working a 9-to-5 but feel called to more get the clarity, strategy, and faith-first guidance they need to step boldly into their God-given calling to start a service-based business without quitting their jobs yet. Have you built career success but now feel called to start a service-based business? In this episode, I share what I'm calling The Naaman Blueprint — a 3-step framework drawn from 2 Kings 5 that has been reshaping how I approach starting again. I walk you through how I'm navigating the transition from closing down my 7-figure service-based business to starting my second service-based business without letting pride delay obedience. Here's what I unpack: Why starting again after success can feel so uncomfortable What it looks like to receive instruction without status Why process matters more than prestige How humility can become your competitive advantage How I'm overcoming what I call the “Naaman Syndrome” If you're transitioning from career success into starting a service-based business, you are not demoted. You are being developed for your next assignment. I pray this blesses you. .

2 Kings 5:1–14 What do a military officer, servant girl, deadly disease, and muddy water have in common? Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on the truth found in 2 Kings 5. Discover how Naaman's story reflects the spiritual journey many people go on as they turn to Jesus Christ. Reflect on the relief found only in your Savior. Look to Him and be cleansed. Eagerly share the good news with others!

2 Kings 5:1-14 / February 20-23, 2026 Though not strong in faith, Naaman was nevertheless greatly respected as a leader of troops and as a military warrior. One day all that was put on hold. None of his trophies seemed important any longer. He was unclean…he had become a leper. This is a story about a man, once proud and self-sufficient, finally humbling himself before the only One who could cleanse his leprosy…and did. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Kings 5:1-14 / February 20-23, 2026 Though not strong in faith, Naaman was nevertheless greatly respected as a leader of troops and as a military warrior. One day all that was put on hold. None of his trophies seemed important any longer. He was unclean…he had become a leper. This is a story about a man, once proud and self-sufficient, finally humbling himself before the only One who could cleanse his leprosy…and did. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

What do a military officer, servant girl, deadly disease, and muddy water have in common?Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on the truth found in 2 Kings 5. Discover how Naaman's story reflects the spiritual journey many people go on as they turn to Jesus Christ.Reflect on the relief found only in your Saviour. Look to Him and be cleansed. Eagerly share the good news with others!

What do a military officer, servant girl, deadly disease, and muddy water have in common?Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on the truth found in 2 Kings 5. Discover how Naaman's story reflects the spiritual journey many people go on as they turn to Jesus Christ.Reflect on the relief found only in your Savior. Look to Him and be cleansed. Eagerly share the good news with others! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Disciples Making Disciples” with a discussion with Christopher Yuan, who shared his story of freedom from homosexuality and of understanding gender and sexuality according to God’s design. Christopher is a leading authority on biblical sexuality and gender, known for his clear, gospel-centered teachings. He is also the author of “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel”. His expertise is uniquely informed by his personal experiences, advanced health sciences studies, and rigorous theological education. He is the creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a groundbreaking video series that empowers parents and grandparents to confidently disciple their teens on biblical sexuality and gender at home. Then we had Larry McCall join us to discuss how to pursue a walk like Jesus. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand, in practical ways, how the Gospel of Jesus shapes life’s most important relationships. He has also written several books, including “Walking With Jesus”. Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman join us to discuss the purpose and meaning of Ramadan. Dr. Naaman is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Moody Bible Institute. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which serves Muslims and Hindus. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Christopher Yuan Interview [10:29 ] Larry McCall Interview [28:48 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview [41:18] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Disciples Making Disciples” with a discussion with Christopher Yuan, who shared his story of freedom from homosexuality and of understanding gender and sexuality according to God’s design. Christopher is a leading authority on biblical sexuality and gender, known for his clear, gospel-centered teachings. He is also the author of “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel”. His expertise is uniquely informed by his personal experiences, advanced health sciences studies, and rigorous theological education. He is the creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a groundbreaking video series that empowers parents and grandparents to confidently disciple their teens on biblical sexuality and gender at home. Then we had Larry McCall join us to discuss how to pursue a walk like Jesus. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand, in practical ways, how the Gospel of Jesus shapes life’s most important relationships. He has also written several books, including “Walking With Jesus”. Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman join us to discuss the purpose and meaning of Ramadan. Dr. Naaman is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Moody Bible Institute. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which serves Muslims and Hindus. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Christopher Yuan Interview [10:29 ] Larry McCall Interview [28:48 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview [41:18] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Disciples Making Disciples” with a discussion with Christopher Yuan, who shared his story of freedom from homosexuality and of understanding gender and sexuality according to God’s design. Christopher is a leading authority on biblical sexuality and gender, known for his clear, gospel-centered teachings. He is also the author of “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel”. His expertise is uniquely informed by his personal experiences, advanced health sciences studies, and rigorous theological education. He is the creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a groundbreaking video series that empowers parents and grandparents to confidently disciple their teens on biblical sexuality and gender at home. Then we had Larry McCall join us to discuss how to pursue a walk like Jesus. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand, in practical ways, how the Gospel of Jesus shapes life’s most important relationships. He has also written several books, including “Walking With Jesus”. Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman join us to discuss the purpose and meaning of Ramadan. Dr. Naaman is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Moody Bible Institute. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which serves Muslims and Hindus. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Christopher Yuan Interview [10:29 ] Larry McCall Interview [28:48 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview [41:18] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Disciples Making Disciples” with a discussion with Christopher Yuan, who shared his story of freedom from homosexuality and of understanding gender and sexuality according to God’s design. Christopher is a leading authority on biblical sexuality and gender, known for his clear, gospel-centered teachings. He is also the author of “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel”. His expertise is uniquely informed by his personal experiences, advanced health sciences studies, and rigorous theological education. He is the creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a groundbreaking video series that empowers parents and grandparents to confidently disciple their teens on biblical sexuality and gender at home. Then we had Larry McCall join us to discuss how to pursue a walk like Jesus. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand, in practical ways, how the Gospel of Jesus shapes life’s most important relationships. He has also written several books, including “Walking With Jesus”. Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman join us to discuss the purpose and meaning of Ramadan. Dr. Naaman is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Moody Bible Institute. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which serves Muslims and Hindus. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Christopher Yuan Interview [10:29 ] Larry McCall Interview [28:48 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview [41:18] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Disciples Making Disciples” with a discussion with Christopher Yuan, who shared his story of freedom from homosexuality and of understanding gender and sexuality according to God’s design. Christopher is a leading authority on biblical sexuality and gender, known for his clear, gospel-centered teachings. He is also the author of “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel”. His expertise is uniquely informed by his personal experiences, advanced health sciences studies, and rigorous theological education. He is the creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a groundbreaking video series that empowers parents and grandparents to confidently disciple their teens on biblical sexuality and gender at home. Then we had Larry McCall join us to discuss how to pursue a walk like Jesus. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand, in practical ways, how the Gospel of Jesus shapes life’s most important relationships. He has also written several books, including “Walking With Jesus”. Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman join us to discuss the purpose and meaning of Ramadan. Dr. Naaman is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Moody Bible Institute. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which serves Muslims and Hindus. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Christopher Yuan Interview [10:29 ] Larry McCall Interview [28:48 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview [41:18] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme of “Disciples Making Disciples” with a discussion with Christopher Yuan, who shared his story of freedom from homosexuality and of understanding gender and sexuality according to God’s design. Christopher is a leading authority on biblical sexuality and gender, known for his clear, gospel-centered teachings. He is also the author of “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel”. His expertise is uniquely informed by his personal experiences, advanced health sciences studies, and rigorous theological education. He is the creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a groundbreaking video series that empowers parents and grandparents to confidently disciple their teens on biblical sexuality and gender at home. Then we had Larry McCall join us to discuss how to pursue a walk like Jesus. Larry is the Founder and Director of Walking Like Jesus Ministries, a Bible-teaching ministry focused on helping Christians understand, in practical ways, how the Gospel of Jesus shapes life’s most important relationships. He has also written several books, including “Walking With Jesus”. Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman join us to discuss the purpose and meaning of Ramadan. Dr. Naaman is a Professor of Intercultural Studies at the Moody Bible Institute. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which serves Muslims and Hindus. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Christopher Yuan Interview [10:29 ] Larry McCall Interview [28:48 ] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview [41:18] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by our Men's Ministry Director, Gator Fort. ** Edited to remove extended pauses and personal information shared in the study **Title: I Left It in the RiverSummary: Through water and letting go, God invites us to release our past — our shame, bitterness, and burdens — so we can walk forward into the new life He has for us.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:15 - I Left It in the River01:00 - Moses & the Red Sea05:00 - Joshua & the Jordan River07:40 - Naaman's Healing10:30 - The Pool of Bethesda12:15 - What They Left Behind13:15 - Letting Go of the Past16:10 - The Invitation18:40 - A New Life in Christ

2 Kings 5:1-14 "Naaman is Washed in the Jordan River"

Discover how an unstoppable God transforms ordinary people into unlikely heroes through His incredible power in this powerful sermon by Dr. Jonathan Schaefer from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dive into the timeless Bible story from 2 Kings 5, where a young servant girl's simple act of faith sparks life-changing miracles, healing Naaman's leprosy and igniting a profound faith journey. Hear inspiring Christian testimonies of global impact—from widows in Burkina Faso to missionaries in Peru and beyond—showing how God's power flows through those available to God, no matter their age or status. This message of spiritual encouragement reminds us that integrity, confidence, and small acts can lead to extraordinary outcomes, just as God uses ordinary people today for His missions worldwide. Whether you're seeking motivation in your own faith journey or real stories of encouragement, this sermon highlights how anyone can experience and share God's miracles. What unlikely hero story has God written in your life? Share in the comments below, like if this sparked your faith, subscribe for more uplifting Bible stories and sermons, and share with someone who needs this testimony today!

Discover how an unstoppable God transforms ordinary people into unlikely heroes through His incredible power in this powerful sermon by Dr. Jonathan Schaefer from the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dive into the timeless Bible story from 2 Kings 5, where a young servant girl's simple act of faith sparks life-changing miracles, healing Naaman's leprosy and igniting a profound faith journey. Hear inspiring Christian testimonies of global impact—from widows in Burkina Faso to missionaries in Peru and beyond—showing how God's power flows through those available to God, no matter their age or status. This message of spiritual encouragement reminds us that integrity, confidence, and small acts can lead to extraordinary outcomes, just as God uses ordinary people today for His missions worldwide. Whether you're seeking motivation in your own faith journey or real stories of encouragement, this sermon highlights how anyone can experience and share God's miracles. What unlikely hero story has God written in your life? Share in the comments below, like if this sparked your faith, subscribe for more uplifting Bible stories and sermons, and share with someone who needs this testimony today!

Jack Phillips was a senior radioman on the maiden voyage of the ill-fated Titanic. On that fatal night when two-thirds of her passengers and crew would die, Phillips actually received a message from a ship called the Masaba. That ship was reporting on a major ice field ahead and the message gave the coordinates where the Titanic could expect to encounter those icebergs. It was the place where just two hours later, the Titanic would, in fact, hit one of those icebergs. The message with the warning of what was ahead - would you believe it - didn't get delivered. Jack Phillips was really busy at the time - a lot of radio traffic - and he stuck the message on a spindle to be delivered sometime later, and it never was. That one decision would cost the lives of 1,500 people and the life of the radioman himself. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Deadly Silence." Life-saving information never delivered. That is a tragedy that has been repeated countless times, as followers of Jesus Christ fail to deliver the life-saving message God has given to them. The message of how His Son's death on the cross paid the penalty for our sin and made the way for our sin to be forgiven so we could go to heaven. But if those who know it never tell those who don't, lives are going to be lost forever. That is the deadly silence. If you belong to Jesus, you may not fully realize the reason you are where you are and the incredibly important role you play in the plans of God and in the eternal destiny of people you know. There's a story in the Bible that wonderfully illustrates your position in the lives of your family, your coworkers, and your neighbors. It's found in 2 Kings 5:1-3, and it's our word for today from the Word of God. The Bible says: "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. Naaman was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy." Okay, highly successful, very famous leader suddenly facing something bigger than he is - the fatal disease of leprosy. The story continues: "Now bands from Aram had gone out and had taken captive a young girl from Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. She said to her mistress, 'If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria (that was Elijah) he would cure him of his leprosy.'" Ultimately, General Naaman acts on that information. His body is healed and he opens his heart to Jehovah God. Someone close to him knew how he could be saved and she took the risk to point him to the only person who could help. Humanly speaking, she was working there because of something bad that had happened to her; she was captured by enemy soldiers. But she came to understand that she had been divinely positioned where she was to save a life there. So have you. God, not circumstances, has positioned you where you are so you can help save the lives of the people there by pointing them to your Jesus; the only one who can save them. Like the girl working as a servant in the home of a very important man, it's a risk to tell them how they can be cured of the cancer of sin and how they can live forever. You won't take that risk if you're thinking about yourself. You will take the risk if you realize that the greatest risk of all is that they will die without the information that could have helped them go to heaven with you. We can't be this close to them for so long and never tell them the life-saving information we know. Pray each day that God will give you natural opportunities to share what you know about Jesus. Ask God to show you how to approach each person, and even ask Him to give you the words to say. He's promised He would. Living a Christlike life in front of them is very important, but it's not enough. They'll never guess that Jesus died for them just cause you're a good person. You'll have to tell them that. You have the message that can save their life. To leave that message undelivered is unthinkable.

In this episode, we talk about how to respond when prayers seem unanswered, relationships shift, or God is leading you somewhere new. Through the powerful story of Naaman and a young servant girl in 2 Kings 5, we unpack three keys to navigating discomfort well.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW the podcast to stay up to date with the latest episodes. Visit gutsyfaith.com or FOLLOW US @gutsyfaith on all social media platforms to stay connected. We're cheering you wildly!