A Dramatic Exit
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Sep 4, 2016
by: Dale Thiele |
Series: The Life of Elijah
Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Tags: godly man, godly woman, coincidence, faith, Boaz, blessings, Naomi, refuge
The Life of Elijah
A Dramatic Exit
2 Kings 2:1-15
- The Departure of the Prophet
Impact on Elisha
Impact on Israel
- The Spirit of Elijah Lives On
- The Faithful God of Covenant
Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion
- Read 2 Kings 2:1-15. Why would Elijah ask Elisha three times to stay behind? What sort of impact could Elijah’s departure have on Elisha?
- Elijah has played a significant role in the life of Israel during this era of Ahab’s reign. How could Elijah’s departure impact the people of God?
- What strikes you about Elijah’s departure? Why would God choose Elijah for such an exit?
- What does it mean that the “spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha”? How does this shape our understanding of John the Baptist’s relationship to Elijah (cf. Lk. 1:17; Matt. 17:9-13)?
- In a chapter that God is not directly mentioned or involved, how is God the central character of 2 Kings 2? How does a healthy, biblical understanding of God help guard us from hero worship of ministry leaders?
Memory Verse of the Week: 1 Corinthians 3:7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. (ESV)