God Heals Today
God is Jehovah Rapha
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God is Jehovah Rapha
One of the names of God is Jehovah Rapha – the One who heals. It is part of His character and who He is!
- Jehovah means “to be” or “to exist”
- Rapha means “to restore” or “to heal”
- Exodus 15:26 “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees, I will n
One of the names of God is Jehovah Rapha – the One who heals. It is part of His character and who He is!
- Jehovah means “to be” or “to exist”
- Rapha means “to restore” or “to heal”
- Exodus 15:26 “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”
- Jeremiah 30:17 "'For I will restore you to health And I will heal you of your wounds,’ declares the Lord"
- Jeremiah 33:6 “‘Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. '"
- Psalm 103:2,3 " Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases
God Promises Healing
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God is Jehovah Rapha
Throughout Scripture God promises to heal. Jesus Himself healed the sick. He commanded His followers to also heal the sick.
- Psalm 107:20 He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.
- Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep the
Throughout Scripture God promises to heal. Jesus Himself healed the sick. He commanded His followers to also heal the sick.
- Psalm 107:20 He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.
- Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them
and health to one’s whole body. - Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
- Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
- Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
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Come Boldly to Throne of Grace
Come Boldly to Throne of Grace
We can come boldly to the throne of grace because God has told us to
- Luke 10:19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
- Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Our Responsibility in Healing
Our Responsibility in Healing
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James 5:14-15 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.
We have 4 responsibilities concerning healing:
- Ask and pray in the name and authority of Jesus Chri
James 5:14-15 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.
We have 4 responsibilities concerning healing:
- Ask and pray in the name and authority of Jesus Christ John 14:13, John 16:23
- Believe by faith Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 9:22, Mark 9:23, James 5:14-16
- Quote scripture, pray scripture – God’s word is powerful. There are over 3000 promises in God’s word – 2 Corinthians 1:20, Ezekiel 22:14, Psalm 84:11
- Trust God with the results
God Heals in Different Ways
Our Responsibility in Healing
God Heals in Different Ways
Ways that God heals:
- miraculously and instantaneously
- spiritually, physically, emotionally and relationally
- through medical intervention/medication
- partially, but not completely
- not right now
- ultimately we will receive full and complete healing in heaven