JEHOVAH RAPHA Exodus 15:22-27 By Dr. David Higgs 10-18-20

 

Psalm 6:2-4

King James Version

² Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

³ My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?

⁴ Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake.

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1.    The GOD who makes bitter water become sweet.

2.    The GOD who heals.

 

Truths About Healings

 

JEHOVAH   RAPHA   grants various  types of healing.

Psalm 6:2-4

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Question:  Why are spiritual healings more important than physical healings?

Answer:     Physical  -  temporary

                  Spiritual  -  eternal

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2.    Believers are instructed to pray for healing.

• It is the teaching of Scripture to pray for the healing of the sick.
• It is the                of GOD'S people to pray for healing.

James 5:14

Jeremiah 17:14

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rapha  -- mend

rapha  -- repair

rapha --  cure

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3.   Believers must trust in the sovereignty of GOD.

• Some healings do not come until Heaven.
• GOD is never under any obligation to answer the why questions?
• We must trust in GOD'S sovereignty.
• When GOD heals us, HE does so to bring glory to HIM.

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I  Timothy 4

4.    Seek to bring others to the HEALER.

5.    Rejoice over GOD'S healings in your life.

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Psalm 103