2 KINGS 2
2 Outlines
1 Kings 19:16, 19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-14
THE TORCH IS PASSED
When responsibility is transferred from one person to
another, we often say, "The torch has been passed." Elijah is told to recruit Elisha as the next
prophet. He passed the torch to a man who was different from himself. Elijah was known as a fiery personality. We
might say that Elisha was steady.
Consider:
ELISHA'S DESTINY - 1 Kings 19:16, 19 - To be the
next prophet in
ELISHA'S DECISION - 1 Kings 19:20-21 - To accept
the call of God.
ELISHA'S DISCIPLESHIP - 1 Kings
ELISHA'S
DETERMINATION - 2 Kings 2:1-7 - To stay with Elijah to the end.
ELISHA'S DESIRE - 2 Kings 2:8-9 - To have a
double portion of Elijah's spirit
ELIJAH'S DEMONSTRATION - 2 Kings
Note - This could easily be made into two sermons.
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2 Kings 2:1-14
A GOOD DISCIPLE
Elisha was a disciple of
the great prophet Elijah. He was
designated as Elijah's successor but first worked as Elijah's servant. 1 Kings
When God was ready to
take Elijah to heaven by a whirlwind, Elisha showed the qualities of a good
disciple.
A DISCIPLE FOLLOWS -
Vss. 1-8
Wherever Elijah went
Elisha insisted on going too.
We should follow our
Lord Jesus this diligently. Luke 9:23, John 12:26
A DISCIPLE IS FAITHFUL -
Vss. 1-8
Even though Elijah and the
Sons of the Prophets both seemed to try to dissuade Elisha from following, he
was faithful. He was not going to be dissuaded. 1 Corinthians 4:2, Luke
14:26-27
A DISCIPLE HAS FORESIGHT
- Vss. 9-12
When Elijah asked Elisha
what he wanted, He desired a double portion of his spirit. Elisha had the foresight to ask for spiritual
blessing. He was actually requesting the
power of the Holy Spirit upon his life.
May we have the same foresight to desire the power of the Holy Spirit in
our lives!
Elijah told Elisha that
if he saw Elijah go into Heaven, it would mean that his request had been
granted. Elisha saw it happen.
A DISCIPLE HAS FAITH -
Vss. 13-14
Elisha picked up
Elijah's mantle and performed the same miracle that Elijah had done
earlier. He had the faith to believe
that God's Spirit was upon him. We must
remember as Christ's disciples to live our lives by faith. Hebrews 11:6