About this episode

Philip Barlow reflects on the purpose of miracles in the context of Elisha's actions in 2 Kings 2–7.

In this essay on 2 Kings 2–7, Philip Barlow reflects on Elisha’s miracles and asks what miracles are for, how we should understand them, and what place they ought to have in a life of faith.

People in this episode

Guest: Philip Barlow

Topics covered

• miracles
• faith
• Elisha
• 2 Kings
• religion
• spirituality

Keywords

• miracles
• Elisha
• 2 Kings
• faith
• religion
• spirituality
• understanding

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Kings 2–7

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