Man’s Way or God’s Way?
‘Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.’
God’s Power in Providence
‘And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a dearth in the land; and the sons of the prophets were sitting before him: and he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seethe pottage for the sons of the prophets.’
Kindness – Gratitude – Faith – Worship
‘And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread.’
The Life of Elisha – God’s Provision in Debt
‘Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.’
The Absolute Authority of the Word of God
‘Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. And he wrought evil in the sight of the LORD; but not like his father, and like his mother: for he put away the image of Baal that his father had made.’
The God of Wisdom, Grace and Justice
‘And when the sons of the prophets which were to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.’
God’s Work in His Kingdom – Continues
“And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.”
Infant Salvation
Let every parent know assuredly that it is well with the child, if God has taken it away from you in its infant days. You never heard its declaration of faith; it was not capable of such a thing. Nevertheless, you may rest assured that it is well with the child, well in a higher and a better sense than it is well with yourselves.
A Tale of Two Servants
‘But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.’
‘It Is Well’
‘Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well.’
From Prison to Palace
‘And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison.’
The Greatest Obstacle to Heaven
‘Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.’
How Worship Gets Corrupted
‘And king Ahaz went to Damascus to meet Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, and saw an altar that was at Damascus: and king Ahaz sent to Urijah the priest the fashion of the altar, and the pattern of it, according to all the workmanship thereof.’ Full chapter _____________ Acts 20 In the seventeenth year of Pekah … Continued
Lessons in Faith From Hezekiah
Part of a series of Bible Studies from 2 Kings entitled ‘Lessons in Faith’. Related Resource: Awakening under Hezekiah
A View of the Heart
Lessons in faith including Elisha with Hazael, showing the mechanism which begins all wars, and the deathbed act of Elisha exposing a king’s indolence, with spiritual applications. Related Resource: Rend Your Heart
The Eye of Faith
Part of a series of Bible Studies on 2 Kings entitled ‘Lessons in Faith from the Life of Elisha’. Related Resource: Answering Doubts About God And Faith
The Counterfeit Christian
Part of a series of Bible Studies on 2 Kings entitled ‘Lessons in Faith from the Life of Elisha’. Related Resource: The World’s Most Notorious Counterfeiter & Sincerity First and Foremost in the Christian Armour
The Mighty Outcome of an Act of Witness
Part of a series of Bible Studies on 2 Kings entitled ‘Lessons in Faith from the Life of Elisha’. Related Resource: Inspiring Strong Personal Witness
The Prayer of Faith
Part of a series of Bible Studies on 2 Kings, entitled ‘Lessons in Faith from the Life of Elisha’. Related Resources: David’s Prayer of Faith & Lessons in Prayer From Nehemiah
How We May Negate Our Faith
Part of a series of Bible Studies on 2 Kings, entitled ‘Lessons in Faith from the Life of Elisha’. Related Resources: Faith, Doubts, Trials, Assurance & Answering Doubts About God And Faith
Twin Pillars of Ministry
Part of a series of Bible Studies on 2 Kings, entitled ‘Lessons in Faith from the Life of Elisha’. Related Resources: An All-Round Ministry & Correcting the Ministry
Life’s Gains and Losses
The vanishing benefits of life wholly invested in this material world are here set against the solid, lasting experience of knowing Christ and His lovingkindness and power. Here also is the unreasonableness of unbelief, and how God is to be sought and found. You May Be Also Interested in… Sermon: Christ Defines Spiritual Life, Gaining Life … Continued
Receiving the Spirit
Before Elisha’s special enduement of the Spirit came three tests of loyalty, followed by a vital question. What will we ask of the Lord? What will a new preacher ask? Here is the meaning of the parting of Jordan, a chariot of fire, and the whirlwind ascension.
The Lepers’ Logic: Go and Tell
Full chapter _____________ 2 Kings 7 Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria. Then a lord on whose hand … Continued
The Incidentals of Life
Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away … Continued
The Free Gift of Salvation
Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. (2 Kings 5:1) The deeper things of life are so easily crowded … Continued
A First Sight of Spiritual Power
A young man sees for the first time divine realities. The testimony of Elisha’s servant speaks to young people today. Here are the unseen factors about every person’s spiritual condition. Here also is God’s solution and the experience of seeing and embracing it.
Personal Preference or True Religion
Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Beth-el, and taught them how they should fear the LORD. (2 Kings 17:28) The deeper things of life are so easily crowded out today. Here at the Metropolitan Tabernacle we cater for the needs of the soul. Permit … Continued
The Life of King Hezekiah
Related Resources Awakening under Hezekiah From a series entitled ‘Lessons in Faith’ from the life of Hezekiah. Related Resource: Lessons in Faith From Hezekiah Lessons in Faith From Hezekiah Part of a series of Bible Studies from 2 Kings entitled ‘Lessons in Faith’. Related Resource: Awakening under Hezekiah Hezekiah’s Defence of Jerusalem As described in … Continued
Elisha Still Lives
Related Resources Sermon Series: Spiritual Lessons – Elijah and Elisha Dr Peter Masters Sermons on 1 and 2 Kings. An obscure prophet explodes on to the scene. Here are wonderful lessons and spiritual illustrations for God’s people, from two of the most notable prophets in the Word of God. Series: Elijah – Elisha Spiritual … Continued
What Elisha’s Prophets Taught
What Elisha’s prophets taught – alongside the law, salvation and the psalms of spiritual life, they taught God’s lessons from events, including the miracles of Elijah and Elisha. Here are examples of their sermons from miracles, including the siege of Samaria and its overthrow.
Analysing Semi-Conversion
Analysing semi-conversion – Elisha’s servant despite his spiritual advantages fell, and the reasons show pseudo-conversion, its signs, causes and dangers. By contrast the miracle of the floating axe shows a student prophet with marks of grace and dependence on the Lord.
God Blesses Individuals
Related Resources Anger is a Tender Virtue He who would be angry without sin must not be angry at anything except sin. Our Saviour was angry with Peter, and angry with the Pharisees for the hardness of their hearts. Moses was filled with holy anger at the people over the golden calf. Equanimity in such … Continued
Miracles for God’s Servant
Related Resources The Making of a Servant of God ‘My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.’ Christ’s Servants Never Bound A passage about situations … Continued
Spiritual Lessons from the Life of Elisha
Related Resources Sermon Series: Spiritual Lessons – Elijah and Elisha Dr Peter Masters Sermons on 1 and 2 Kings. An obscure prophet explodes on to the scene. Here are wonderful lessons and spiritual illustrations for God’s people, from two of the most notable prophets in the Word of God. Series: Elijah – Elisha Spiritual Lessons … Continued
Hollow Gains Without God
About 850 BC Samaria was under siege, and the people starving, when four men abandoned faith, fled, and found riches without God. But the narrative reveals the ephemeral benefits of a life without God, and the necessity of knowing Him.