It is said that “He who cannot obey should not command.” It was surely the servant-attitude in Elisha that later God honoured as he was elevated to succeed Elijah as prophet.
When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?” “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied. Elijah only
Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.”.
Jeroboam was the first king of Israel (10 tribes to the northern part which broke away from Judah and Benjamin during the reign of Rehoboam the son of Solomon. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. This being done, Elisha wanted to reward her. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. Note: If we look carefully at what Elijah achieves on Mount Carmel in the 18th chapter we will understand that all that happened in chapter 17 were but steps through which God trained Elijah to depend on Him in faith. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” (Psalm 116:15 NIV). I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.”, So he went to Zarephath. Instead of saying, “Oh, poor little creature, how sad everybody is against you,” God thunders some specific commands to Elijah. If the Kerith brook and the ravens were unlikely instruments, the widow of Zarephath was more so because she lived not in Israel but in a neighbouring country where false gods were worshipped. Then that man came to life when his dead body touched Elisha’s bones. “Go back the way you came.” What does that teach you? Reach out and touch your friend when he or she is walking through despair. My father! Elisha had followed Elijah for many years. The other days were spent as any other ordinary human being would. He had character.
of the Jordan River, just like Elijah had done. Rice, Gene. Elijah then travels to the home of a widow and her son where God had promised to provide food until the drought has ceased.
to eat freely. It is such sacrificial giving that God honours. When he died, a man was cast into his grave and was miraculously revived after touching the bones of Elisha (2 Kings 13:21). After Elijah was taken up to Heaven, Elisha received a “double portion” of his spirit (2 Kings 2:9). Related Posts (Elisha): Elijah hit the water with his coat. Read also Hebrews 11:1.
Brueggeman, Walter. to the contrary) "it is well.". But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.”. stature to Elisha. of loaves and fishes). Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. My father!
Elijah (“My God is Jehovah”) and Elisha (“God is my salvation”) are two prophets who demonstrated God’s power in their generation. good and evil. We do know that the latter was a native of Abel-Meholah in the northern kingdom of Israel. treatment to you the
The miracles of Elijah and Elisha The prophet Elijah performed seven known miracles. Look at Elisha. It did. Moabites invaded the land. ● Sacrificial Giving
● King Jehoash and the Arrows (2 Kings 13:14 to 19) Elijah means "Yahweh is my god (el)." for Depresssion 2 Kings 7:9 A Day of Good News He received the double portion he had asked for and performed many miracles in Israel. The servant then asked, “How can I set this before a hundred men?” Elisha answered, “Give it to the people to eat. He told the king, “This is what the LORD says: Is it because there is no God in Israel for you to consult that you have sent messengers to consult Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron? Elijah (“My God is Jehovah”) and Elisha (“God is my salvation”) are two prophets who demonstrated God’s power in their generation. We’ve already seen from the life of Jonah how God is merciful enough not to answer our foolish prayers. Elijah needed God’s reassurance in his life whereas Job needed a might demonstration of God’s power and wisdom. And she and her sons were threatened by the creditor. Elisha immediately knew that it was the call to serve Elijah and follow God. "I & II Kings." The Bible again says, “Elisha saw this!” He alone saw this. treats depression? that the blood of Jesus alone washes away sins and makes one clean (1 John 1:7)! That is why it is said, when you pray for rain, carry an umbrella! We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. The third group of men was led by a commander who pleaded for mercy and was spared retribution. him a troublemaker for Israel.