Ep 379 | 2 Kings 2-7, Come Follow Me 2026 (July 6-12)
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The episode discusses the events and miracles performed by Elijah and Elisha as described in 2 Kings 2-7.
→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes (00:00) A brief overview of these chapters. (05:08) Elijah calls down fire from heaven to consume King Ahaziah’s soldiers that were sent to apprehend him. (12:02) Elisha is wrapped in the mantel of Elijah. Youth that mock Elisha are attacked by bears. (25:30) Possible reasons for Elijah being taken to heaven and translated. (26:29) Judah, Israel, and Edom join forces against Moab. They are in desperate need of water as they pass through the Negev desert. Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, directs his partners to the prophet Elisha who can provide the miracle they need. (30:08) The king of Edom, desperate to escape Judah, Israel, and Edom, sacrifices his own son to his god Chemosh. He is able to escape. This story emphasizes that monolatry existed in the ancient Near East. (33:27) Elisha multiplies the widow’s oil. If we are willing to give what we have to God, he will give us back so much more. (38:07) Elisha raises the son of a widow woman from the dead. Prophets are types of Christ. (40:38) Naaman comes to Elisha to be healed of leprosy, but then second-guesses Elisha’s instructions because they seemed too simple. One dip blessings compared to…
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