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Week 2 – Jehovah Nissi

Remember what the Amalekites did to you
along the way when you came out of Egypt.
When you were weary and worn out, they
met you on your journey and cut off all who
were lagging behind; they had no fear of
God.
Deuteronomy 25:17-18
 Exodus 17:8-15
The Amalekites came and attacked the
Israelites at Rephidim.
Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of
our men and go out to fight the
Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the
hill with the staff of God in my hands.“
So Joshua fought the Amalekites as
Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron
and Hur went to the top of the hill.
 Exodus 17:8-15
As long as Moses held up his hands,
the Israelites were winning,
but whenever he lowered his hands,
the Amalekites were winning.
When Moses' hands grew tired…Aaron
and Hur held his hands up—one on one
side, one on the other—so that his
hands remained steady till sunset.
 Exodus 17:8-15
So Joshua overcame the Amalekite
army with the sword…
Moses built an altar and called it
THE LORD IS MY BANNER.
He said, "For hands were lifted up
to the throne of the LORD."
YAHWEH NISSI!
“The Lord, our Banner”
 The Christian Life Involves a
Conflict Against Demonic Forces!
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the powers of this dark
world and against the spiritual forces of evil
in the heavenly realms.”
-Ephesians 6:12
When you came to Jesus, you not only
gained a SAVIOR, you gained an ENEMY!
When you were BORN AGAIN,
You were born on BATTLEFIELD.

That is why you have some of the problems you have!

Satan hates everything God loves!
…and God loves YOU!
Satan is the “God of this World!”
When Adam and Eve submitted to Satan’s temptation,
the Dominion God gave to them reverted to Satan!
That’s why the bible says,
“The whole world lies under the
power of the evil one!”
Good news: God wants to always lead
us in triumph against the enemy!
Last week we look at one of God’s names:
Yahweh Sabaoth: “Lord of Hosts”
 GOD’S NAMES REVEAL HIS
NATURE!
• Yahweh “JAIRA” – “The Lord who provides”
• Yahweh “ROPHE” – “The Lord heals”
• Yahweh “ROHI” – The Lord our Shepherd”
• Yahweh “SABAOTH” – The Lord of Hosts” or “Almighty”
YAHWEH = Covenant Name of God
SABAOTH = Armies
Literally = “LORD OF ARMIES”
 We saw last week:
His Armies Include:
1. Hosts of physical heavens! (forces of nature)
2. Hosts of Spiritual heavens! (the angels)
3. But also includes THE CHURCH – THAT’S YOU!
God’s people are part of His army!
You are Called to the Battle!
That’s why we need to know another of
God’s names: YAHWEH NISSI!
The Lord is my BANNER!
 This name is revealed in Exodus 17
Israel had just left Egypt and was traveling
through the wilderness to the promised land.
When they got to Rephidim, the Amalekites
attacked. Deuteronomy fills in more detail…
Not an open attack! Amalekites waited till they
were weary and tired… and then attacked
the stragglers at the rear of the camp!
This name is revealed in Exodus 17
Moses has an interesting strategy!
He sends Joshua to lead the army
against the Amalekites.

In the valley… the battle rages!

Moses goes to the top of the hill overlooking
the battlefield, raises his hands, and prays!

As long as Moses held up his

hands In prayer, the Israelites
won! But when Moses grew
weary and put his hands down,
the Amalekites began to win!
Aaron and Hur see that Moses
is too weary to keep his hands
up. So they get on either side
of Moses & hold his hands up,
so he can continue jn prayer!
The result: They WON the Battle!
So Moses builds an altar to the Lord!
He proclaims there the name of
YAHWEH NISSI: The Lord, Our Banner
"For hands were lifted up
to the throne of the LORD."
INTERESTING AND SIGNIFICANT PASSAGE!
This is one of the key passages in the
Bible in INTERCESSION!
Intercession is one of the most
important ministries God has given to
His church! If we don’t understand
intercession, we won’t walk in victory!
Intercession means “to stand in the gap”
We ALL need someone to stand in the gap!
This passage: 4 levels of intercession
necessary for full victory!
1. Joshua & the army STOOD IN THE GAP
for the weak & weary who were attacked
by the enemy.
THAT’S THE CALL OF EVERY CHRISTIAN!
The church is called to “equip the saints to do the
work of ministry.” If you are a Christian, God has
called you to MINISTER & that involves battle!

Ministry is “driving back the enemy!”

It is tearing down Satan’s works and
setting his captives free!
 What is “MINISTRY”?
Isaiah 61: the LORD has anointed me to
preach good news to the poor…
to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim
freedom for the captives and release
from darkness for the prisoners…
to provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes, the oil of gladness
instead of mourning, and a garment of
praise instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD for the display
of his splendor.
Ministry is “driving back the enemy!”
It is tearing down Satan’s works by healing and
delivering! It’s setting Satan’s captives free by
leading
them into joy & freedom of a relationship with Jesus!
It is a BATTLE because Satan will RESIST you!
God has called you to that battle, and it’s a form of
intercession!
When you minister, you are standing in the
gap for those who are oppressed by Satan!
But you can’t do it alone!
2. Moses STOOD IN THE GAP for Joshua &
armies of Israel! They needed a prayer
covering to prevail!

That’s the job of spiritual leadership!

That’s Paul… pouring out his life for the church.
Never ceasing to pray for each one day and night!
But leaders cannot do that alone!
3. Aaron & Hur see that Moses is too weary to keep
his hands up, so they STAND IN THE GAP for
Moses!

That’s the role of a PERSONAL INTERCESSOR!

Leaders NEED personal intercessors!
A leader who doesn't have intercessors
to pray for him… will never make it!
Personal intercessors work behind the
scenes, but never make it without them.
That’s three levels of intercession
1. Joshua and the army engage the enemy to
intercede for the people!
2. Moses stands in the gap for those who are
fighting.
3. Aaron and Hur standing in the gap for Moses.
BUT THERE IS ONE MORE LEVEL
OF INTERCESSION!
At the end of the battle, Moses builds an altar
& proclaims: THE LORD IS OUR BANNER!
 Above all else that was happening…
Was the BANNER OF THE KING!
The Lord was STANDING IN THE GAP for all
of them!
The Lord was acting as their banner of victory!
WHY WAS A BANNER IMPORTANT?

IN ANCIENT WORLD, NO ARMY WENT INTO

BATTLE WITHOUT THEIR BANNERS!
Every soldier kept his eye on the banner!
If the banner bearer fell, another would pick it up!
Your banner was you rallying point!
YOUR BANNER DIRECTED YOUR ACTIVITY
If banners moves forward… time to charge the enemy.
If banners moving back… time for a strategic retreat.
Banner was a symbol of identity.
Each section of the
Army had their own
unique banner.

In Israel,,, each tribe

Had it’s own banner!

If you knew your

banner, you knew
where you stood, who
you were standing
with, and what you
were fighting for!
 Your banner was a Sign of Victory!
If banner still flew… you won!
During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key was held
captive by the British during their attack on Fort
McHenry. As the sun set they could see the
American flag… they wondered if the fort could
survive the night! All through the night… they kept
looking for the flag.. Sometimes they caught a
glimpse of it by the light of the canon fire. When
the morning came, Francis Scott Key & his friends
looked to see if the flag was still flying… and when
the smoke of the battle cleared… THE FLAG WAS
STILL THERE! They knew the battle was won! He
sat down to write what is now our national
anthem… the Star Spangled Banner!
If your banner is still flying… You have won the day!
 Armies go to great
efforts to plant their
When the banner is banner in the
established in the territory!
territory, you have
won the battle!
Moses says: God is our Banner!
When you go into battle…
Keep your eyes on Him!
Let Him direct your steps!
Draw your identity from Him!
As long as you keep your eyes
on HIM you will win!
He is a banner that cannot fail!
He will establish you in the
place of every blessing!
What is God’s banner over us?

Song of Solomon 2:4: His Banner is LOVE.

I expected: CHESSED, “covenant love” Loyalty.
NOT THE WORD USED HERE!
“AHAVA” – Word of PASSION…
Powerful intimate love between man & woman.
Includes idea of a lasting covenant
Commitment… but is stronger!
God’s AHAVA love means…

God is a GROOM, we are His BRIDE.

He is not just committed to us…
He is PASSIONATE for us!

God lives to make Intercession for US!

 God wants you to know Him as
the LORD YOUR BANNER!

When you are in the battle,

KEEP YOUR EYES ON YAHWEH NISSI!
He is there to STAND IN THE GAP for you!
Lift up your hands to Him!
Persevere… don’t give up!
Call upon Him and you WILL WIN!