The kingdom methodology
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 exemplifies the themes of healing and evangelism. Naaman was a distinguished military general in the kingdom of Syria and highly appreciated by his king. Despite being an enemy of Israel, God used Naaman to bring salvation to Syria. This reminds us to have a heart of mercy and love for those who do not know God, and to believe that God moves in strange ways in the world.
Naaman's story also shows how God uses life's problems, such as Naaman's leprosy, to glorify and exalt Himself. Naaman's disease was a great crisis in his life, but God used it to lead him to the prophet Elisha, who healed him and led him to faith in the true God.
This story teaches us to trust in the supernatural power of God for evangelism, and to be ambitious in our call to share the Word of the Lord with the nations. God wants to use us as His representatives in the world, and we must be willing to take risks and step out in faith to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.
The story of Naaman in the Bible teaches us about the power of God and how we should be witnesses of that power to others. Naaman was a military man who had everything he needed, but he was also a leper, which made him an outcast. A young slave girl who had been taken captive and brought to Naaman's house told her mistress about a prophet in Israel who could heal Naaman. Naaman went to Israel, bringing with him money and supplies, and asked the king to heal him. The king was desperate, knowing that if he did not heal Naaman, he would face the king of Syria. Ultimately, Naaman was healed, showing the power of God. The story teaches us to be witnesses of God's power and to stand firm in our faith, even when the world tries to intimidate us.
The story of Naaman in the Bible teaches us about the clash of mentalities, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the need to be confident in the methodology of the Kingdom of God. Naaman, a powerful and wealthy man, was afflicted with leprosy and sought a cure from the prophet Elisha. Elisha sent his servant to Naaman, which angered him because he expected to be treated with deference. Elisha then instructed Naaman to bathe in the Jordan River seven times, which Naaman found scandalous and irrational. However, when he followed the instructions, he was healed. The story teaches us that God works through humble vessels and sometimes confronts us to humble our pride and expectations. We must have confidence in the power of God and not apologize for the methodology of the Kingdom of God, even if it is scandalous to human reason.
The story of Naaman's healing from leprosy in the Bible teaches us to humble ourselves and trust in God's methodology, even when it doesn't make sense to us. Naaman initially doubted the prophet's instructions to wash in the Jordan River, but his servants convinced him to obey. When he humbled himself and followed the instructions, he was healed completely. We should trust in God's plan and methodology, even if it goes against our own rational thinking. We have the solution that the world needs- the Gospel- and we should be prepared to share it with humility and simplicity of heart. The Church should be full of the Power of God, convinced of the divine message we have received, willing to pay the price, and with great love for lost souls.
Naaman's story also shows how God uses life's problems, such as Naaman's leprosy, to glorify and exalt Himself. Naaman's disease was a great crisis in his life, but God used it to lead him to the prophet Elisha, who healed him and led him to faith in the true God.
This story teaches us to trust in the supernatural power of God for evangelism, and to be ambitious in our call to share the Word of the Lord with the nations. God wants to use us as His representatives in the world, and we must be willing to take risks and step out in faith to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.
The story of Naaman in the Bible teaches us about the power of God and how we should be witnesses of that power to others. Naaman was a military man who had everything he needed, but he was also a leper, which made him an outcast. A young slave girl who had been taken captive and brought to Naaman's house told her mistress about a prophet in Israel who could heal Naaman. Naaman went to Israel, bringing with him money and supplies, and asked the king to heal him. The king was desperate, knowing that if he did not heal Naaman, he would face the king of Syria. Ultimately, Naaman was healed, showing the power of God. The story teaches us to be witnesses of God's power and to stand firm in our faith, even when the world tries to intimidate us.
The story of Naaman in the Bible teaches us about the clash of mentalities, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the need to be confident in the methodology of the Kingdom of God. Naaman, a powerful and wealthy man, was afflicted with leprosy and sought a cure from the prophet Elisha. Elisha sent his servant to Naaman, which angered him because he expected to be treated with deference. Elisha then instructed Naaman to bathe in the Jordan River seven times, which Naaman found scandalous and irrational. However, when he followed the instructions, he was healed. The story teaches us that God works through humble vessels and sometimes confronts us to humble our pride and expectations. We must have confidence in the power of God and not apologize for the methodology of the Kingdom of God, even if it is scandalous to human reason.
The story of Naaman's healing from leprosy in the Bible teaches us to humble ourselves and trust in God's methodology, even when it doesn't make sense to us. Naaman initially doubted the prophet's instructions to wash in the Jordan River, but his servants convinced him to obey. When he humbled himself and followed the instructions, he was healed completely. We should trust in God's plan and methodology, even if it goes against our own rational thinking. We have the solution that the world needs- the Gospel- and we should be prepared to share it with humility and simplicity of heart. The Church should be full of the Power of God, convinced of the divine message we have received, willing to pay the price, and with great love for lost souls.
Let's go to the Word of the Lord in Second Kings, chapter 5, the story of Naaman. How many have heard of Naaman from the distinguished military general of the kingdom of Syria, Naaman? and he is one of my favorite characters too, one of the outstanding men of Scripture, one of the most interesting and revealing characters of Scripture, and he teaches us many things.
I want to join, join this meditation on this moment in the history of the Hebrew people and the people of God throughout history, even because these things are written for our edification and instruction and imitation, I want to join this meditation with the sermon that I preached two years ago Sundays about healing and then I couldn't continue on this topic because Meche and I were away last Sunday but I think also Pastor Gregory Bishop preaching to us about this call to the nations as well and having a comprehensive, ambitious mentality for the Lord I believe that it also kind of united this element of God who wants to move with power in the midst of His Church.
I want to join, join this meditation on this moment in the history of the Hebrew people and the people of God throughout history, even because these things are written for our edification and instruction and imitation, I want to join this meditation with the sermon that I preached two years ago Sundays about healing and then I couldn't continue on this topic because Meche and I were away last Sunday but I think also Pastor Gregory Bishop preaching to us about this call to the nations as well and having a comprehensive, ambitious mentality for the Lord I believe that it also kind of united this element of God who wants to move with power in the midst of His Church.
