Exodus 11 - CEVUS06 & KBTP

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

Healing, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, is something everyone seeks at some point in life. In times of suffering, pain, or brokenness, the Bible offers comfort, hope, and promises of restoration. God is described as the Great Healer who mends our wounds and brings wholeness to every aspect of our lives. Scripture reminds us of God’s ability to restore not just the body, but also the heart, soul, and mind.

Here are seven Bible verses that speak to God’s healing power and offer encouragement for those in need of restoration.

1. Jeremiah 30:17
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”

God’s promise in this verse is one of restoration. No matter how deep the wound or how severe the brokenness, God assures His people that He will bring healing. This verse serves as a reminder that nothing is too far gone for God to repair. His desire is to bring health and wholeness to His children, both physically and spiritually.

2. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

While physical healing is important, God also tends to the brokenness in our hearts. When we feel crushed by life’s circumstances or overwhelmed by grief, He is near, offering comfort and healing. He binds up the wounds that no one else can see, restoring our inner peace.

3. 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.”

God invites His people to seek healing through prayer and the support of the community of believers. The act of calling on others to pray in faith demonstrates a trust in God’s ability to heal. This scripture reassures us that God hears and responds to prayers offered in faith.

4. 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.”

Through Christ’s suffering and death, spiritual healing is made possible for all. His wounds bring us salvation, and in that salvation, we find the ultimate healing for our souls. This verse serves as a reminder of the eternal healing that comes through Christ’s sacrifice.

5. Exodus 15:26
“He said, ‘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.'”

God reveals Himself as “Jehovah Rapha,” meaning “the Lord who heals.” This verse underscores God’s power and desire to bring healing to His people. It is a reminder that God not only heals, but He also protects and preserves His people when they walk in obedience to His word.

6. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

True healing is found in coming to Him. When life’s burdens become overwhelming, Jesus offers rest and restoration for the soul. His gentleness and compassion bring peace and relief to those who are weary, making Him the source of ultimate healing for our emotional and spiritual struggles.

7. 1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”

Through Jesus’s death and resurrection, we are offered new life, free from the bondage of sin. The healing referred to here is both spiritual and physical, pointing to the completeness of the restoration that Jesus offers.

Conclusion

Healing is a multifaceted process that touches every aspect of our being—our bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits. These verses remind us of God’s deep care and His promise to heal us in every way. Whether we are seeking relief from physical illness, emotional pain, or spiritual brokenness, the Bible assures us that God is the Great Healer, and His power is available to those who seek Him.

Moses Warns the Egyptians That the Lord Will Kill Their First-Born Sons

1 The Lord said to Moses:

I am going to punish the king of Egypt and his people one more time. Then the king will gladly let you leave his land. In fact, he will even chase you out. 2 Now go and tell my people to ask their Egyptian neighbors for gold and silver jewelry.

3 So the Lord made the Egyptians greatly respect the Israelites, and everyone, including the king's officials, considered Moses an important leader.

4 Moses went to the king and said:

I have come to let you know what the Lord is going to do. About midnight he will go through the land of Egypt, 5 and wherever he goes, the first-born son in every family will die. Your own son will die, and so will the son of the lowest slave woman. Even the first-born males of your cattle will die. 6 Everywhere in Egypt there will be loud crying. Nothing like this has ever happened before or will ever happen again.

7 But there won't be any need for the Israelites to cry. Things will be so quiet that not even a dog will be heard barking. Then you Egyptians will know that the Lord is good to the Israelites, even while he punishes you. 8 Your leaders will come and bow down, begging me to take my people and leave your country. Then we will leave.

Moses was very angry; he turned and left the king.

9 What the Lord had earlier said to Moses came true. He had said, “The king of Egypt won't listen. Then I will perform even more miracles.” 10 So the king of Egypt saw Moses and Aaron work miracles, but the Lord made him stubbornly refuse to let the Israelites leave his country.

Mushe unoleba lufu gwe mbano

1 Yahwe bakadwa Mushe bakati, “Nditjowozhisa shamu imwe muna Faro ne mu Egipiti, shule kwa ikoku unowomuletja mukayenda, ha emuletja muyenda, unowomutata tjoselele kuti mudwe ipapa. 2 Ulebeleke mu zebe dze Baiziraela bose kuti mmwe ne mmwe akumbile zwithu zwakathamiwa nge siliva ne golide mu mbakidzani naye.” 3 Yahwe bakayita kuti Baiziraela batetiwe ne Baegipiti. Pezhugwi kwa ikoku, nlume uwoyu Mushe, wakabe ali nkulu kwazo mu shango ye Egipiti, ne mu mesho e makombgwa a Faro nenge bathu bose.

4 Ngono Mushe kadwa Mambo kati, “Yahwe bakati, ‘Kowoti kuthubukana kwe masiku kusedzela, ndowopalama Egipiti. 5 Ngono bakololo bose be mbano dze Baegipiti dzowofa, kutangisa ne mbano ya Faro iye ugele mutjigalo tje bushe, kunoti ku mbano ye nlandakadzi iye umile paduni, nenge zwithuwo zose zwakazwagwa kutanga zowofa. 6 Ngono kowobe ne tjililo tjikulu tjisakatongobepo naiko tjisingobepo ku tandula shango yose ye Egipiti, kakale.’ ” 7 Koga na iyo mbgwa aitowobukula Baiziraela kene zwithuwo zwabo, ndiko imwi Faro ne bathu babo Baegipiti kwamunowoziba kuti Yahwe bana shalaulo pakati kwe Baegipiti ne Baiziraela. 8 Mushe kaligila eti, “Makombgwa wose awo anowozha kundili bebe bendithigamila bendikumbila kuti nditole bathu bangu bose ndizwiyendigwe. Ngono shule kwa ikoku, ndowobhuda ayenda.” Ndizo Mushe kamilika pana Mambo ali zhele bushongola.

9 Ndizo Yahwe bakadwa Mushe bakati, “Faro angakuteedze, kuyitila kuti, matjenamiso angu awande mu shango ye Egipiti.” 10 Mushe na Aroni bakathama matjenamiso wose iyawa mbeli kwa Faro, ngono Yahwe bakakukutadza moyo wa Faro, ngono kasiletjedze bana be Iziraela bebhuda mu shango iye.