Matthew Henry considered that Jehovah-nissi (The Lord is my banner) probably refers to the lifting up of the rod of God as a banner in this action.

What does a banner symbolize?

A banner is a flag or other piece of cloth bearing a symbol, logo, slogan or other message. Banns has the same origin meaning an official proclamation, and abandon means to change loyalty or disobey orders, semantically to leave the cloth or flag.

What were banners used for in the Bible?

The flags and banners used in ministry are symbolic. Symbolism is used a lot in scripture. When Jesus spoke in parables, he used symbolism to hide the mysteries of the gospel from some and revealed it to others.

Why is the American flag in church?

The mere presence of the flag in a place of worship, surrounded by the symbols and sounds of faith, fosters an emotional attachment to the flag and what it symbolized and lends sacred honor to the nation the flag represents. God does not receive greater glory by the presence of the flag in worship.

What does Rapha mean?

The name Rapha is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means Comfort, Healing. In the Bible, Rapha was the fifth son of Benjamin.

What is meaning of El Shaddai?

Almighty God El Shaddai is another name for God that explains another aspect of who God is. When Abraham was 99 years old, God simply said to Abraham, “I am Almighty God.” That is what we read in the English version of the Bible but what God actually said in Hebrew to Abraham was, “I am El Shaddai.”

Should a church have a flag?

Yes, place the flag in the worship space (that is, somewhere in the Church) along with a display to remember all who presently serve in the military, and those who have served in the past. No, the flag does belong in the sanctuary of the Church.

Why are there no flags in church?

Every time a flag is placed in a sanctuary, the nature of the church is denied. But while what the flag in church says is important, it is not truthful. A church that is true to its God-given nature is not American. It is global, even in its local manifestation, and no symbol, song or gesture should suggest otherwise.

What is Gods healing name?

Jehovah-Rapha “Jesus stated, I am willing, be healed! This statement emphatically declares that healing is the will of God, Jehovah-Rapha is His name.