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Elisha

Elisha. Elisha. Elisha First mentioned by God in 1 Kings 19:16-21 “Plowing” = farmer “12 yoke of oxen” = strong & capable “Threw his mantle on him” = chosen by God “Kiss my father & mother” = loved his family “Took…slaughtered…gave it” = concern for others

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Elisha

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  1. Elisha

  2. Elisha • Elisha • First mentioned by God in 1 Kings 19:16-21 • “Plowing” = farmer • “12 yoke of oxen” = strong & capable • “Threw his mantle on him” = chosen by God • “Kiss my father & mother” = loved his family • “Took…slaughtered…gave it” = concern for others • “I will follow…he followed” = made a commitment • “Became Elijah’s servant” = heart of a servant • His name means “My God is Salvation” • His work extended 60 years, through Northern kings Jehoram, Jehu, Jehoahaz & Joash

  3. Elisha • A Look at Elijah & Elisha • Similarities • The last miracle of Elijah (2 Kings 2:8) & the first miracle of Elisha (2 Kings 2:14) • The language of Elijah to Ahab (1 Kings 17:1) & the language of Elisha to Ahab’s son (2 Kings 3:14) • Elijah was cared for by a widow & returned her son to life (1 Kings 17:22) & Elisha was cared for by a widow & returned her son to life (2 K 4:32-37) • The first miracle of Elijah was no rain nor dew for 3½ years (1 Kings 17:1) & the first public miracle of Elisha was to heal the springs of water and to produce water (2 Kings 2:21-22; 3:16-20).

  4. Elisha • A Look at Elijah & Elisha • Contrasts • Elijah dwelt apart from the masses in rugged hills; Elisha’s home was in the valley with his family • Elijah seemed to appear & disappear often; Elisha seemed to be easily & often found by the people. • Elijah’s mission dealt with God’s wrath upon idolatry & corruption; thus, he was more a prophet of fire. Elisha’s mission seemed to be more a mission of mercy and attendant blessings. • Elijah’s miracles were sometimes more of death & destruction, while Elisha’s were more of healing & restoration.

  5. Elisha • A Look at Elijah & Elisha • Contrasts • Unlike Elijah, Elisha may be viewed as a diplomat and a statesman; he won the confidence of the kings and even played a leading role as advisor of the kings.

  6. Elisha • A Look at Elijah & Elisha • Their Closeness (and maybe a little testing) • Es “followed Ej, and became his servant”–1 K 19:21 • EjEs, “Stay here, please…” But Elisha said, “As the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you!” So they went down. (2 Kgs. 2:2, 4, 6) • “The two of the them stood by the Jordan” (2:7) • “The two of them crossed over” (2:8) • EjEs, “Ask! ” EsEj, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me” (2:9; cf. Deut. 21:17) • “They continued on and talked” (2:11) • “My father, my father…” (2:12)

  7. Elisha • The Mighty Miracles of Elisha • Dividing waters of the Jordan (2 Kings 2:13-14) • Healing the water near Jericho (2:19-22) • The two female bears & 42 youths (2:23-24) • Valley filled with water w/o wind & rain (3:15-20) • The widow’s oil increased (4:1-7) • A great woman of Shunem has a son. The boy died and was restored to life (4:8-37) • Purifying the pot of stew (4:38-41) • Multiplying bread & grain for 100 men (4:42-44) • Cleansing/healing Naaman of leprosy (5:1-14) • Transfering leprosy to Gehazi (5:20-27) • Floating an iron ax head (6:1-7) • Syrians struck blind (6:8-23) • The famine in Samaria, the day of plenty, land restored to Shunammite woman (6:24-8:6) • Reviving of a man who touched his bones (13:20-21)

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