Sunday Service #68 2 Kings 2-5 By Josh Monday

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there you go, lion. So I'm not a tiger lion tattoo. Uh. She she got some you know, she got something for Christmas and she put that on my put that on my hand. But what a blessing. So yeah, so I have some great information. We have some really cool stuff to go over here. But Elijah and Ali Shah as well. So Elijah and Eli Shah, I gotta make sure I do that. So I don't call her him Alisha because it's not his name. It's a lie Shah instead of a lie jut. So let's go ahead and try this out.

All right. Let me go ahead and share the screen. And like I said, everybody that's listening, thank you much love to you. Thank you Colt Conspiracy for allowing me to come into these Bible studies. I appreciate it. And this is second Kings two. We're going to be on verse one. Oh yeah, let me see so anything any kind of updates I have to tell you about my life. So my lower back was kind of bothering me, so

thank you if anybody prayed prayed for that. If you still want to pray for that, I really appreciate it. How the lower back was bothering me real tight, And yes, I need that. And the job that I was looking for, I don't know if I got it. I gotta say I had the second interview and I haven't heard back yet, So just pray for me on that. And if I end up staying at my job, whatever happens, happens. I'm still happy no matter what, because I know that God

has my back. My show, I've been just literally putting older episodes of this on my show. I haven't been doing any interviews. I do do interviews on other people's shows, but I kind of cut my interviews to a minimum because I was literally doing four episodes a week and it is draining. It is very hard to do. So I'm taking a step back from doing interviews right now, not on people's shows. I'm still doing those once in

a while because they don't come every single weekend. So I'm just kind of really focusing on Sunday service, Wednesday service now and kind of releasing those on my podcast slowly, right, So that's kind of what I'm doing because it's just burning me out to do four shows a weekend. It's just too much. It's too much on my kids, on my wife, and it's too much on me. It just it makes me so tired. And literally, there's not that

much payoff for doing interviews. And I don't care about the pay part, but I mean, there's not as much payoff as these Bible studies for people, you know, for people to get to learn some good stuff from interviews, and I think it's great, But these Bible studies are where it's at, you know, I think they're and I don't mean earn like money. I'm talking about earn like. I think it's better for people to obviously hear Bible

studies than hear interviews, because interviews are cool. If I have a really good guest and wants to come on, then y'all, I'll definitely do an interview here and there, but I'm not gonna be doing it every week like

I used to do. I mean, I literally did it for three hundred episodes straight, you know, every week, you know, consistently, just interview after interview after interview after interview, and I would sometimes I would do three, four or five shows a weekend, sometimes four shows a weekend, and I would just just burn out, you know. It's I don't, really, like I said, I don't you think that people get as much out of interviews as people do out of

Bible studies. I think Bible studies are a lot better. Just like with my music. You know, I stopped doing music because I think that Bible studies and shows, I think that you affect people a lot more with these. You get a lot more people saved with these than you do with music, you know. Or you know, I don't get them saved, but I just plant the seeds, you know. So anyways, let's go ahead and start enough about me. Hope you guys are doing well. I hope

you guys had a great holiday. Be safe, and then now New York's is coming up, so definitely, everybody be safe. You know a lot of drunk drivers and drivers that are impaired on different drugs and alcohol, you know, So I just suggest you just I would suggest not to go out that night. You know, just be safe, be careful, and uh, you know, just keep your head on a swivel, stay alert, stay alive. That's what they tell you an army, and I think it's so true. All right, So let's

go ahead and start Second Kings Chapter two. We're gonna be on verse one before we do that, though you guys would tell me right now, hopefully you better do the intro, all right. Second Kings Chapter two is a captivating chapter in the Bible that marks a significant transition of prophetic leadership from Elijah to Ali Sha and encapsulates the dramatic departure of Elijah, the tenacious pursuit of Elisha from a double portion of Elijah's spirit, and the commencement

of Elisha's miraculous ministry. The chapter underlines the theme of faithful obedience, divine judgment, and God's abundant provision and scarcity. All right, So so let me just go to my teaching points here. That's a additional scripture. Is perfect two nine is the first one? Okay, all right? Second Kings two. Verse one, Jah ascends to heaven, it says, and it came to pass when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind. That Elijah went

with Elisha from Gilgal. Then Elijah said to Elisha, stay here please, for the Lord has sent me to Bethel. But Elisha said, as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. So they went down to Bethel. Now the sons of the prophets who were at Bethel came out to Elisha and said to him, do you know that the Lord will take away your master from over you today? And he said, yes, I know. Keep silent. Then Elijah said to him, Elisha, stay here please,

for the Lord has sent me on to Jericho. But he said, as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. So they came to Jericho. Now, the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came to Elisha and said to him, do you know that the Lord will take away your master from over you today? So we answered, yes, I know. Keep silent. Then Elijah said to him stay here please, for the Lord has sent me on to the Jordan. But he said, as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, I will

not leave you. So the two of them went on, and fifty men of the sons of the prophets went and stood facing them at a distance, while the two of them stood by the Jordan. Now Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up and stuck and struck the water, and it was divided this way and that, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. And it was when they crossed over that Elijah said to Elisha, ask what I may do for you before I am taken away from you. And Elishah said, please, let a

double portion of your spirit be upon me. So let's go ahead and stop there real quick, because that's an interesting part. It's Elisha's request. Elijah asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, signifying his desire to carry on Elijah's prophetic ministry with even greater impact. This request reflects the biblical principle of spiritual inheritance and the passing of the mantle, And it's a literal passing of the mantle. And let's go ahead and look a little deeper into

Elisha's request. Elishah, the son of Safat was a prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the ninth century BC. He was a successor to the prophet Elijah, who was one of the most significant prophets in Israel's history. Elishah ministry is recording the books of First Kings and Second Kings, where he is depicted as a man of great faith and power, performing numerous miracles and serving as a spiritual

leader to the people of Israel. The request. The account of Elishah's request is found in Second Kings two nine and ten. As Elijah's time on Earth was drawing to a close, he and Elisha traveled to Gilgol and Bethel, and then to Jericho and finally to the Jordan River. Along the way, Elijah repeatedly urged Elisha to stay behind, but Elishah insisted on staying with his master until the end. The journey was marked by the presence of the sons of Prophets, who were aware that Elijah would be taken

away from them. Upon reaching the Jordan River, Elijhah took his cloak and rolled it up and struck the water, which parted to allow them to cross on dry ground. After crossing, Elijah asked, Elisha, tell me what you want, Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken from you, Elishah replied, please give me a double portion of your spirit, which we kind of just went over, and then the significance of the request. Elishah's requests of a double portion of elisha Jah's spirit is

significant for several reasons. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, the double portion was the right of the firstborn son, who would inherit a larger share of the father's estate and assume leadership of the family. By asking for a double portion of Elijah's spirit, elisha was expressing the desire to be recognized as Elijah's spiritual error and to carry on his prophetic ministry with even greater power and authority.

Elijah's response to elisha request was you have requested a difficult thing, indicating that the granting of such a request was beyond human ability and required divine intervention, which is in chapter verse ten, which we're going to read now. As request was beyond human ability required in divine intervention, Elijah continued, nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it'll be yours. But if not, then

it will not be so. This condition underscores the necessity of Elijah's faith and spiritual perception of recivceiving the blessing he sought, and then the fulfillment of the requests in Second Kings twelve verse two or two verse twelve, which we're gonna read, and then also we're gonna read about it in Second Kings two verse fourteen. So some of the impact on Elijah Shah's ministry not Elijah, but Elisha.

Elishah requests a double portion of Elijah's spirit serves as a testament to his faith and dedication to God's calling. It highlights the importance of spiritual inheritance and the continuation of God's work through successful generations of faithful servants. It says Elijah Shah's requests and its fulfillment marked the beginning of the powerful prophetic ministry. Throughout his life, Elishah performed numerous miracles, including purifying water, multiplying oil, raising the dead,

and healing leprosy. His ministry was characterized by a deep reliance on God's power and a commitment to guiding the power of Israel back to faithfulness to the Lord. Very interesting the things that Elisha and Elijah both accomplished. So let's go ahead and continue reading. We have second kings two verse ten. So he said that you have asked a hard thing. Nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from you, it shall be so for you.

But if not, it shall not be so. Then it happened as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chairit of fire appeared with horses of fire and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up by a world wind end to heaven. All right, let's stop there real quick. So where did Elijah go? Well, how do you get to heaven? Will you go up to heaven? Okay, So there's only one up in biblical cosmology. There's not a thousand or million different ups, like if you are

on a globe spinning. Okay, So I don't know if in a globe or a flat that's up for you to to research. I do believe the Bible it's specifically talking about biblical cosmology, which I believe is obviously flat earth with a dome. But it's up to you to research and see. But it actually says that Elijah went up by a world wind into heaven right up right, So if you have the flat ground, there's one way up. There's one way down, and in Biblical cosmology you also

have shield that's in the earth. That's why it says that Jesus descended into the lower parts of the Earth

before he has sended up to Heaven. So whenever I go over these verses, I like to kind of bring that up, that Elijah went up to Heaven in a WorldWind into heaven, right, went up by a world wind into heaven, right, So he goes up and where is Heaven located biblically, well, it's located above the firmament, so he would have to just go up, not saying I don't know how far the Earth is from the firmament, you know, that's really God knows. I don't know. Obviously,

nobody knows right now at all. I don't believe anybody knows this. But between Earth and the firmament, right, that's what he's that's where he's going. He's going up into heaven. So very interesting that it says that, And some people would say, there's like Sam Schimone, I heard him talking about it the other day, where not the other day. This is a few months back. I ran across he said that he doesn't believe that Elijah went into heaven, but he went up and a world went into heaven,

which there's three heavens. The first heaven is where the moon, sun, and the stars are located. Second heaven is the firmament, and the third heaven was God's throne is located. But that's what he says. I don't say that. I think that Elijah went up by a world and into heaven, you know, and where did he go? You know, I mean, if did he die and go down into shield? I

don't know what sam Chemon said. I don't remember, but I'm not saying that he's He's a great teacher, you know, he has some pretty good points and he's really good with the Bible. But I'd have to look more deep into that. But he yeah, I think he said that because Jesus had said something that no one has entered heaven, you know, up to the to the until he ended up dying on the cross, right, So it's interesting. Hoops, let me put that on mute. But anyways, I just

want to go over that. Then happen to continue on talk to Suddenly chari Fire appeared to the periered with horse of fire and separated two of them, and Elijah went up by a world win into heaven. So let's go ahead and check out Elijah's departure here. As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a charit to fire with horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up into heaven in a whirldwind.

This miraculous event underscores God's power and the special role Elijah played as his prophet. Elijah, one of the most prominent prophets in the Old Testament, is known for his powerful ministry and miraculous acts. His departure from the world is a significant event that underscores his unique role in God's plan and serves as a testament to God's power and sovereignty. This event is recorded in Second Kings two and is marked by a divine intervention and prophetic fulfillment.

Elijah's ministry took place during a tumultuous period in Israel's history characterized by widespread idolatry and apostasy. He was a prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Isaiah, king of Israel, and was known for his staunch opposition to the worship

of Vail. Elijah's life was marked by miraculous events, including the raising of the widow's son, First King seventeen verse seventeen through twenty four, the conquest on Mount Carmel, which is One Kings eighteen twenty through forty, and his encounter with God on my mine Horrab, which is First Kings nineteen nine through eighteen, The event of departure, the account of Elijah's departure is found, and Second Kings two verses one through fourteen. The narrative begins with Elijah and the

protegee Elisha, traveling from Gilgal. Elijah War of the Lord is about to take him. Test Elijah's commitment by suggesting he stay behind at various locations, including Bethel and Jericho. Each time Elishah refuses, demonstrating the loyalton desire to inherit Elijah's prophetic spirit. I'm going over those fasts because we just read about it. As they reached the Jordan River, Elijah's performs a miracle by striking the water with his cloak, causing it to part so they can cross on dry ground.

This act echoes the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea and the Jordan River by the Israelites, signifying divine approval and cont continuity of God's work through his profits the charity of fire. Upon crossing the Jordan, Elijah asked Alisha, our elite. Elisha sorry when he can go. When he can go, what he can do for him before he has taken, Elijah quests a double portion of Elijah's spirit, a request that signifies the desire for spiritual empowerment and

the continuation of Elijah's prophetic ministry. Elijah responds to his difficult requests, but assures Elisha that if he sees him being taken, it'll be granted. And as they walk and talk, suddenly a chariot of fire with horses of fires appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up in a world win into heaven. The dramatic and supernatural departure underscores Elijah's unique status as a prophetic in God's

direct intervention in his life. The chariot and horses of fire symbolizes divine power and presence, marking Elijah's transition into earthly ministry to heavenly glory Elishah's inheritance. We already talked about the significance Elijah's departure is significant for several reasons. It marks the end of the earthly ministry and the beginning of Elisha's ensuring the continuation of prophetic leadership in Israel.

The event also prefigures the ascension of Christ, who, like Elijah, was taken up into heaven, leaving his followers with the promise of the Holy Spirit. Elijah's ascension without experiencing death foreshadows the hope of believers for eternal life and ultimate victory over death legacy. Elijah's departure left a lasting impact

on Israel and the biblical narrative. He has mentioned in the New Testament as the precursor to John the Baptist Matthew eleven, verse fourteen, and appears with Moses during the transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew seventeen three. His life and departure continue to inspire believers to live faithfully and expectantly, trusting in God's power and promises. What a blessing, What a blessing? So cool to see this, and let's go

ahead and keep reading. Verse twelve. It says, and Elisha saw it, and he cried out, my father, my father. The charity of Israel and its horsemen. So he saw him no more, and he took hold of his own clothes and tore them into two pieces. He also took up a mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood at that bank of the Jordan. And he took a mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, where is

the Lord, God of Elijah. And when he also had struck the water, it was divided his way that way and that and Elijhah crossed over Elisha. Now, when the sons of the prophets were from Jericho saw him, they said, the spirit of Elijah rests on Eliasha. And they came to meet him and bowed to the ground before him. Then they said to him, look now, there are fifty strong men with the servants. Please let him go and

search for the master. Search for your master. Less. Perhaps the spirit of the Lord has taken him up and has cast him upon some mountain or into some valley. And he said, you shall not send anyone. But when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, send them. Therefore they sent fifty men, and they searched for three days, but not found him, but did not find him, and they came back to him, for he stayed in Jericho, and he said to them, did I say not to go?

Don't go? Do not go? Did I not say to you, do not go? He's basically, you know, establishing that he is the prophet, all right, he's taken over. And also he already knew where Elijah was going, so that's why he's saying, do not go, because he already knows. But obviously he's new to this role. So he kind of gave in because there's fifty of the men. Right, That's probably why he was feeling some type of way. Right. But let's go go ahead and go over the role

of faith. In verse fourteen, it says all right, it says the role of faith. Elijah's faith is evident as he picks up Elijah's cloak and strikes the Jordan river, saying where now is the Lord, the God of Elijah? His actions demonstrate trust in God's continued presence and power,

and we already went over Eliza's departure. Faith is the essential theme in the Christian Bible, serving as a foundational element of the believer's relationship with God, and is both a gift from God and a response to his revelation, playing a crucial role in salvation, daily living in spiritual growth. So it was just talking about the faith that Elijah had at that moment when he struck the water and

it ended up splitting. So I just wanted to go over the definition of faith real quick for you guys, and then let's go ahead and we okay, yeah, fifteen, Okay. So the sons of the Prophets witnessed these events and acknowledge that the spirit of Elijah rest on Elisha, affirming the legitimacy of Elijah's role in Second Kings two verse fifteen. The prophets of the Old Testament will go over kind

of loic a little deeper into this. The profits of the Old Testament hold a significant place in the Biblical narrative, serving as God's messengers to his people Israel. Their witness is multifaceted, encompassing foretelling future events, calling for repentance, and revealing God's character a conventional promises and conventional promises. The prophetic witness is foundational to understanding the folio of God's redemptive plan throughout scripture, role and function of the prophets.

The prophets were divinely appointed individuals who spoke on behalf of God. They were called to deliver messages that often included warnings of judgment, calls to repentance, and promises of hope and restoration. The prophet Amos declared, surely the Lord God does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets. This highlights the integral role of the prophets

in communicating God's will and purposes foretelling and forthtelling. The prophetic witness includes both foretelling events and forthtelling God's truth to the present generation. Prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah foretold the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom. Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah ninety six, for under us a child is born, and under us a son is given,

and the government will be upon his shoulders. This messianic prophecy points to the future hope found in Jesus Christ. In addition to foretelling, prophets also engaged in forth telling, addressing the moral and spiritual state of the people. They called Israel to return to God and adhere to his covenant. Jeremiah laminated, lamented sorry, not laminated, jees lamented, return faithfulness, Return faithfulness, People declare the Lord, for I am your

husband Jeremiah three, verse fourteen. This call to repentance was a central aspect of the prophetic ministry covenancial themes. The prophets consistently emphasized the themes of the covenant and faithfulness. They reminded Israel of their unique relationship with God and the obligations that came with it. The prophet Hoseiah used the metaphor of a marriage to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness in God's enduring love. I will be throth you to me forever.

I will be throtht you in righteousness and justice and loving devotion and compassion, judgment and hope. The prophetic witnesses often balance messages of impending judgment and promise to hope and restoration. The prophets warn the consequences of disobedience, as seen in the words of Ezekiel, the soul who sins is the one who will die. Yet they also offered hope for a future where God would restore his people.

Isaiah spoke of a time when the wolf will dwell with the lamb Asay eleven, verse six, envisioning a restored creation under God's reign. Messianic prophecies. A significant aspect of the prophetic witness is the anticipation of the Messiah. The prophets provided glimpses of the coming Savior who would fulfill God's promises to Israel and the nations. Makiah foretold the birthplace of the Messiah. But you, Bethlehem Efratha Han, though

you are small among the clans of Judah. Out of you will come forth one to be a ruler over Israel Machiah five, verse two. These prophecies find their fulfillment in the New Testament, affirming the contin continuity, continuity of God's redemptive plan the Prophets and the New Testament. The New Testament writers frequently reference the prophets fulfilling their witness

and its fulfillment in Jesus. In Jesus Christ, Peter and his sermon at Pentecost declared, but this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel Acts two, verse sixteen, linking the events of Pentecost to Joel's prophecy. The prophetic witness thus serves as a bridge between the Old and New testaments, underscoring the unity of scripture conclusion. The witness of the

prophets is a testament to God's faithfulness and sovereignty. Through their messages, the prophets called God's people to repentance, revealed his character, and pointed to the ultimate hope found in the Messiah. Their witness remains a vital part of the biblical narrative, offering insight into God's redemptive purposes for humanity. Perfect All right, so we finished seventeen, So let's go ahead and go over some descriptions of tewod Kings two

one through seventeen. A brief description. It describes the prophetic succession from Elijah to Elisha, emphasizing loyalty, persist and the transfer of spiritual authority culminating in Elijah's miraculous asks assent to heaven in a world with Elisha reception of the double portion of Elijah's spirit, symbolizing his role as as success for providing God's faithfulness to his chosen prophets throughout trials and transitions. Key themes and meaning succession and legacy.

The core meaning is about passing the prophetic mantle. Elias Shah's relentless pursuit of Elijah signifies the commitment to continue God's work even as Elijah leaves. Persistence and faithfulness. Elisha's refusal to leave Elijah despite being repeated attempts by Elijah and other prophets to send him away, teaches the importance of staying the course in faith even when it's difficult

or unpopular. The double portion elishah request wasn't for agreed, but for the legal inheritance of an eldest son, signifying his desire to be Elijah's legitimate spiritual error and the voice of God, not just for more power. God's sovereign and departure and arrival. Elijah's dramatic departure in the worldmand shows God's control over life, death, and heavenly transition, reminding readers that God calls his servants home in his own

time and way. The role of the community the surrounding prophet's presence highlights the continuity of God's people witnessing and affirming this pivotal moment of divine transition and commissioning, and then spiritual power in trials. Elisha's experience demonstrates that spiritual blessings often come after enduring test and clinging to God's presence, a theme reinforced by Elishah's first miracle healing the water in verse twenty one, which is going to come soon.

In essence, this passes is a powerful narrative about passing the baton of faith, the necessity of unwavering commitment, and the comforting truth that God empowers his chosen servants for the work he has planned, even as his methods, like Elijah's a sentence didn't seem terrifying. Okay, all right, thank you so much for that. So far hopefull you guys are enjoying. Thank you for sticking around. Let's go ahead and start tewod kings two verse nineteen, Elisha performs miracles.

Then the men of the city said to a lie Shah, please notice the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord sees. But the water is bad in the ground barren. And he said, bring me a new bowl and put salt in it. So they brought it to him. Then he went out to the source of the water and cast cast in the salt there, and said, that says the Lord, I have healed this water from it and shall be and from it there shall be no

more death or barrenness. So the water remains healed to this day, according to the word of Elisha which he spoke. Then he went back up from the from there to Bethel. As he was going up the road, some use came from the city and mocked him and said to him, go up, you bald head, Go up, you bald head. So we turned around, looked at them and pronounced they curse on them in the name of the Lord. And two female bearers came out of the woods and mauled

forty two of the youths. Then he went from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria. All right, we'll just skip right over that part now. Now that's the part that people always bring up, like Joe Rogan and people that don't like the the you know, believe the Bible. You know, they're they're like, oh, what what do you do? It made fun of him, like he made a joke, and all of a sudden he sent two bears to attack them. My goodness, this is terrible.

Look at the Bible's bad and something that I've heard, you know. So we don't know the context here, We don't know exactly what's going on here, and the youths don't seem like they're like little children. Youths are probably like, let's see what that means. Actually, let's look at up. Come on, verse twenty four. It says youths and it is second Kings, Second Kings two, verse twenty four. Oh yeah, it actually says in the King James, it doesn't say youths.

It actually says children, child son, boy offspring, youth, child son, descendants. Youth is a word that they have in here, so they probably in the New King James they were like, you know what, we probably want to put youths there because it's a because when you see child, that's it makes people feel some type of way. Let's see, young man is is another word to use. That child is another one, you know. So, yeah, we don't know what's going on with this, and we don't know what happened

to their spirit afterwards. Right, So if forty two youths or children got mauled, then we don't know what God did with their their They might he might have put them in Abraham's bosom in paradise soon as they died. We don't know, you know, it's just something that is a mystery to us because we don't know what happened. All we know is it says that then they went

up from from there to Bethel. As he was going on the road, some youths or some children came from the city and mocked him and said to him, go up, you bald head, Go up, you bald head. So we turned around, looked at them and pronounced a curse on them in the name of the Lord. And two female bearers came out of the woods and malled forty two of the youths. Then he went from there to Mount Carmel, and from there he returned to Samaria. So we see

what happened. So Elisha performed a miracle, and then he also put a curse on these people that were calling him bald head. I guess so. Like I said, sometimes I run across things in the Bible that I don't necessarily agree with. Obviously, I don't agree that if someone calls you a bald head, that you should be able

to send two bears to attack them. But I don't know if God warned them before, or if God said, hey, if you keep continuing to do this to my profit, or if he warned the people and the children, if you guys say anything to my prophet, then a curse will happened. I don't know, We don't know. We just know what's going on right here, all right, So let's go ahead and we are done with that chapter. So let me just go over a brief description of this.

So tewod Kings two nineteen through twenty five, which we just read, narrates two of elisha significant early miracles. First, he purifies Jericho's bitter water supply with salt, making the

land fertile again, symbolizing God's cleansing word transforming spiritual barenness. Second, after Elisha is mocked by us in Bethel or children in Bethel, two bearers maul them, demonstrating God's defense of as profit and a warning against disrespecting divine authority, Contrasting with the earlier blessing the miracle at Jericho verse nineteen through twenty two. The problem the city of Jericho was well. The city of Jericho was well located, but not but

had bad water. Okay, so the city of Jericho was located well like it was. Sorry, I was connecting the well with the water, but that's not what they're doing, and they're saying the city of Jericho was well located but had bad water, causing barreness and death, miscarriages and people and animals. Wow. The solution, Elisha asked for a new bull with salt, throws the salt into the sea spring into the spring and declares, Thus says the Lord, I have healed these waters. From now on, there shall

be no more death or barness. The meaning that acts symbolized a spiritual c lensing and life giving power of God's word, like the salt that brings fruitfulness and removes spiritual poison, transforming lives and communities. The incident at Bethel, the confrontation. As Elisha travels from Jericho to Bethel, youths mock him, calling him bald head and telling him to go up like Elijah did, questioning his prophetic authority. The judgment.

Elisha curses them in the name of the Lord, and two bearers come out of the woods in mal forty two of them. The meaning this is a stern message that God will not tolerate mockery of his profits or his divine purposes. It shows that why God's word brings blessing like at Jericho. It also can bring judgment for those who scorn his messengers, protecting Elisha as he begins his ministry. All right, so very important part, something that

you should probably study to know. Maybe he read some commentary on it, see what different views are of this, because that way it can help you and assist you when you're dealing with people that are atheists or I don't know how many atheists that you guys deal with, but I mean I deal with different personalities when it

comes to debating and certain things that I've done. But I'm putting my name out there, and obviously you know, sometimes I end up doing debates or different things, and I don't really feel like it's really fruitful for me to debate atheists on certain subjects. You know. I don't like it because they are the way that they speak, not they sorry some of them. Some of the way that some of them speak. I don't speak like that. I don't cuss to people. I don't curse people, and

I'm not rude to people. So it's just harder for me to deal with them. But I don't want to get off subject. So That's what I've dealt with in my time. But we are done with verse twenty five. So we are done with chapter two. Let me just go over some practical epictions for this chapter. Spiritual growth. Seek Spiritual growth is the first one. Like Elisha, we should desire a deeper relationship with God and seek his empowerment to fulfill our calling. Number two. Embrace God's call.

Be ready to step into the roles God has prepared for us, trusting in his provision and guidance. Number three. Demonstrate faith in action. Just as Elisha acted on his faith, we should be willing to take bold steps in obedience to God. Number four. Acknowledge God's sovereignty. Recognize that God is in control of all circumstances and his plans are perfect. Amen. So we got one, two, three, four practical applications perfect. Now let's go ahead and shoot up to some additional

scriptures that connect. We have Deuteronomy thirty four, Verse nine. Now, Joshua's son of None was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. This passage parallels the transfer of leadership and spirit from Elijah to Ali Shah Acts one eight. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. This verse highlights the empowerment believers received to carry out God's mission.

And then we have Hebrews eleven, verse one. Now, faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not. See. Elisha's action exemplify this definition of faith, perfect good stuff. So we are done now with chapter two. Let's go ahead and go to chapter three. And let me go to chapter three, and let me just read the introduction before we start. Looks like we're going to be reading about Moab rebels

against Israel, all right. So Second Kings, Chapter three represents a striking account of the military campaign involving three aligned allied kings Jerem Jehoram, Jehoram I don't know how to pronounce this, Jehoram of Israel, Jehosephat of Judah, and the unnamed King of Edom. These kings face a crisis during their attempt to coil the rebellion of Moab, which leads to them, which leads them to seek the counsel of Elisha, the Prophet. The chapter showcases God's intervention through a miracle

and the events that follow. Through the events that follow replete with acts of desperation and the consequences of disobedience. Okay, the follow replete with acts of desperation and consequence of disobedience. All right, let's go ahead and go to the the coalition of kings. So we got six through nine, nine through ten, I love, Okay, cool, So it's in order. All right, let's go ahead and start second King's three.

It says Moab rebels against Israel. Now Jehoram, the son of Ahab, became king over Israel at Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehosaphat, king of Judah, and reigned twelve years. And he did evil on the side of the Lord, but not like his father and mother, for he put away the sacred pillar of bel that his father had made. Nevertheless, he persisted in the sins of Jeroboam and the son of the son of Nabat, who had made Israel sin.

He did not depart from them. Now, Misha, king of Moab, was a sheep breeder, and he regularly paid the King of Israel one hundred thousand, one hundred thousand lambs and the whole of one hundred thousand rams. But it happened when Ahab died that the king of Moab rebelled against the King of Israel. So King Jehoram went up to Samaria at the time and mustered all Israel. Then he went and said to Jehosaph, fact King of Judah, saying, the king of Moab was rebelled against me. Will you

go with me to fight Moab? And he said, I will go up. I am as you are, my people, as your people, my horses as your horses. Then he said, which way shall we go? And he answered, the way of the wilderness of Edom. By the way of the wilderness of Edom. Okay, real quick. So the Moabites they were born because lots daughters hooked up with a lot after Salomega Moro, they ended up going to the mountain.

They were kind of by themselves, and the daughters thought that they were going to be staying up there where they're not going to be able to be bearing children. So what they did instead of waiting on the lord, they ended up getting their father drunk, and then they had, you know, sexual relationships with their father, and they actually had the Mobites and the Ammonites, and the Mobites and the Ammonites, not the Amorites, but that not to be

mistaken with the Amorites. The Ammonites, they end up being a thorn in Israel's side. And this is what part of them being the thorn. So let's go ahead and continue, it says. So the King of Israel went with the King of Judah and the King of Edom, and they marched on that roundabout route seven days, and there was no water for the army nor the animals that followed them. And the King of Israel said, at last, for the Lord has called these three kings together to deliver them

into the hand of Moab. Let's stop there real quick, all right. So the col of kings, Jehoram, the King of Israel, joins forces with Jehosephat, the King of Judah, and the King of Edom to fight against Moad. This alliance shows the importance of unity in facing common threats. The coalition of Kings refers to a significant alliance of monarchs described in the Old Testament, particularly in the context

of the conquests narratives of the Israelites. This coalition is most notably mentioned in the Book of Joshua, where various Canaanite kings unite the opposition to Israelite incursion into the promised land. So we have a few examples of these. We have Joshua ten. As the Israelites under Joshua leadership began to conquer the land of Canaan, the local kings recognize the threat posed by the divinely backed force. In response to several kings formed a coalition to resists the Israelites,

the Southern Coalition. The first significant coalition is the Southern Coalition led by Adam and is Zadek of Israel, along with the Israelites victories over Jericho and Ai the subsequent Treaty of Gibeon. Yes, we also have and that's in Joshua, the Northern Coalitions and Joshua eleven eleven sixteen. So the conclusion the coalition of kings represents a pivotal moment in the Israelite conquest of Canaan, showcasing the interplay between divine

providence and human agency. Through these accounts, the Biblical text affirms the faithfulness of God to his covenant promises and the ultimate victory of his people and overwhelming odds. So what happened is they were kind of going into They were just giving you examples of the coalition of kings. All right. There was also a coalition in Genesis. There was a five king four king war, all right, there

was that as well. And in that five king four king war, there's the five kings were Sodom, Gomorrah Zaire and two other kings. Those five kings ended up being five cities that got destroyed in Soudom Ingamora with Soudom Lingamora, all right. So that's an interesting thing too. So you see coalitions the kings happen in different areas of the Bible. And when I finished the Bible and I go back to Genesis, I have some really interesting things to talk

about with that four king war. Can't wait to go back. Let's see. So next up we have verse nine and ten. We did the desperation in the desert. The armies find themselves without water, highlighting human limitations and the need for divine intervention. The theme desperation in the desert is a reoccurring motif in the Bible, symbolizing moments of trial testing

and reliance on divine provision. The desert or wilderness often serves as a backdrop for significant spiritual encounters and the transformations where individuals and groups face extreme conditions that test their faith and dependence on God. So there was examples of this would be like the Israelites in the wilderness, where the desert became a place of both physical and

spiritual testing in Exodus sixteen, verse three. Then we have Exodus sixteen verses four through fifteen, where God provides manna and quell demonstrated his faithfulness and provision. And then the desert experience also a time of covenant lawgiving is seen in Exodus nineteen and twenty. Then we have Elijah's flight. The prophet Elijah also experienced his desperation in the desert.

After the victory over the prophets of Bail, Elijah flees to the wilderness to escape Queen Jezebel's wrath, and Elijah overwhelmed the despondent praise is it enough, Oh Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my father's. In his moment of despair, God provides sustenance and strength, sending an angel with food and water, and later speaking

to Elijah in a gentle whisper. In First Kings nineteen five through twelve, Jesus's temptation, also in the wilderness, is in Matthew four verses one through eleven, or Satan thames Jesus with physical sustenance, power, and glory. Jesus responds with scripture, demonstrating his alliance on God's word and his rejection of worldly temptations significance spiritual significance. Desperation in the desert often

symbolizes a period of purification and preparation. The harsh conditions strip away distractions, forcing individuals to confront their dependence on God. The desert becomes a place where faith is tested and refined, leading to spiritual growth and deeper alliance on divine provision. Throughout scripture, the desert is a place where God meets his people, providing for their needs and revealing his character.

It is in these moments of desperation that God's faithfulness and mercy are more most profoundly experienced, offering hope and assurance to believers facing their own wilderness experiences. All right, so let's go, all right? And eleven through eleven through twelve is next seeking God's guidance. All right, so we have second Kings three verse eleven. But jojosephad said, is there no prophit of the Lord here that we may

inquire to the Lord by him. So one of the servants of the King of Israel answered and said, Elisha, the son of Shafat, is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah. And Jehosephad said, the word of the Lord is with him. So the King of Israel and Josephat and the King of Edom went down to him. And it says here seeking God's guidance, Josephat insist on consulting a prophet of the Lord. Underscores the importance of

seeking God's direction in times of risis. So when you so, seeking God's guidance is a fundamental aspect in the Christian faith, reflecting a believer's desire to align their life with God's will and wisdom. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on how to seek divine direction, emphasizing prayer, scripture, and the counsel of the Holy Spirit. Okay, so just want to let you guys know that, and a few verses

that kind of go over. That would be Proverbs three, verses five through six says trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways. Acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight. Then we have James one to five, where it encourages believers to seek wisdom from God. Now, if any of you lacks knowledge, he should ask God, who gives generously to all, without finding fault, and it

will be given to him. And then we have Luke sixteen twelve through thirteen prayer as means of seeking guidance. It says in those days Jesus went up to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When daylight came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom also designated. He

also designated his apostles. Also we have Philippians four, verses six through seven, where he writes, be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition and thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God will surpass all understanding, and will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. And then it also scripture as a guide. In Psalms one nineteen one five declares your word is a lamp to my feet in the light

on my path. Okay. And then we have two Timothy three sixteen through seventeen, where it actually says, all scriptures God breed that is youthful for instructions, for conviction, for correction, for training, and righteousness, so that the Man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. So

conclusion with the conclusion. While a conclusion is not provided that the principle outlined above demonstrates the multifaceted approach to seeking God's guidance, emphasizing trust, prayer, scripture, the Holy Spirit, and wise count. So these elements work together to help the leevers discern and follow God's will in their lives. Okay, let's go ahead and continue. Now we're in verse thirteen. It says, then Elisha said to the King of Israel, what have I What have I to do with you?

Go to the prophets of your father and the prophets of your mother. But the King of Israel said to him, no, for the Lord has called these three kings together to deliver them into the hand of Moab. And Elisha said, as the Lord of Hosts lives before whom I stand, surely were not were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoseph, fact King of Judah, I would not look at you nor see you. But now bring me

a musician. Then it happened when the musician played at the hand of the Lord came upon him, and he said, thus says the Lord, make this valley full of ditches. Thus says the Lord, you shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain. Yet the valley shall be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your animals may drink. And this is a simple matter on the side of the Lord. He will also deliver the mobites

into your hand. Also, you shall attack every fortified city in every choice city, and shall cut down every good tree, and stop up every spring of water, and ruin every good piece of land with stones. Let's go ahead and stop there. So Elishah's prophetic word Elishah, the prophet delivers God's promise and provision with victory, demonstrating that God hears and responds to the cries of his people. All right, so we have prophetic words to the kings of the nations.

Eliza's prophetic word often involves guidance and counsels to the kings of Israel and Judah and second kings. Verse three or Chapter three, Elijah provides a strategic mi military advice to the kings of Israel, Judah and Eaedom during the campaign against Moab. Despite the king's initial lack of faith, Elisha assures them of victory, saying that the Lord says, I will fill this valley with pools of water. The next morning, water miraculously appears, leading to a decisive victory

over Moab. What's we're gonna read? Sorry, I just did a spoiler alert, like someone that's watching a movie with you and says, hey, you know what happens at the end? This and this? Sorry about that, but it says. The legacy and inputs Elijah's prophetic word and ministry leave a lasting impact on Israel and the surrounding nations. His life exemplifies obedience, faith, and the power of God working through

his chosen servants. Elisha's words and actions continue to aspire believers, reminding them of God's faithfulness and the importance of heeding his prophetic word. Perfect Let's go ahead and continue in verse twenty. Now, it happened in the morning when the rain, when the grain offering was offered, that suddenly water came by way of eatom, and the land was filled with water,

just like God said, right, that's a miraculous provision. God miraculous, he provides, miraculously provides water without rain, illustrating his power to meet needs in unexpected ways. Let's go ahead and check out some miraculous provision here and see if it could dig a little deeper. Miraculous provision refers to an

instance when the Bible. Instance in the Bible where God supernaturally provides for the needs of his people, often in times of dire necessity or when natural means are insufficient.

These events underscore God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and care for his creation, demonstrating his ability to transcend natural laws to fulfill his purposes, similar to manna and the wilderness that they had in Exodus six, during a severe famine, God instructed the prophet Elizah to go to Zaath, where the widow would provide him, would provide for him, And that's in One King seventeen fourteen, and we already know about that story. We just went

over it a few weeks back. Elisha and the multiplication of oil is going to happen in Second King's four as well. We're going to read that next chapter and some examples of this. Also in the New Testament, we have feeding of five thousand. Jesus performs a miracle of feeding five thousand men plus women and children with only five loafs and five loaves of bread and two fish. Right, that's in Mark six, verse forty one. Then I'll also Jesus turning water into wine in John chapter two, verse nine.

All right, and then we have Jesus in Matthew seventeen instructs Peter to catch a fish which, miraclousy contains a coin in its mouth sufficient to pay the temple tax for both of them, right in Matthew seventeen twenty seven. The theological significance of miraculous provision the Bible serves as a testament of God's omnipotence as his intimate involvement in the lives of his people. These events often occur in context of faith and obedience, where human resources are inadequate

in reliance on God is paramount. They illustrate God's ability to provide beyond human expectation and understanding, reinforcing the belief in his providential care and the importance of trusting in his provision and then application for believers. For believers. The account of miraculous provision encourages faith in God's ability to meet needs in unexpected ways. They serve as reminders of God's faithfulness and the importance of seeking His kingdom first,

trusting all things will be added unto you. These accounts inspire believers to rely on God's provision even in times of scarcity and uncertainty, and recognize his hand in both ordinary and extraordinary circumstances. Okay, so, yes, so definitely encourages us as believers to understand that God can work in miraculous ways in our life, and his sovereignty is here

as well. So when you're praying for stuff and you're asking for stuff, if you're praying by faith, you know that God can do miraculous things, and He can definitely do miraculous provisions for us. Okay, let's go ahead and go back and go back down here to my teaching points here, all right, So now we're going to go

ahead and read twenty one through twenty seven. Here it says, and when the Moabites heard that the kings had come up to fight against them, all who were able to all who were able to bear arms, and older were gathered and they stood at the border. Then they rose up early in the morning, and the sun was shining on the wall. The Mobites saw the water on the other side as red as blood, and they said, this is blood. The kings have surely struck swords and have

killed one another. Now, therefore Moab to the spoil. So when they came to the camp of Israel, Israel rose up and attacked the Mobites, so that they fled before them. And they entered their land, killing the Mobites. And they destroyed the cities, and each man threw a stone on every good piece of land and filled it. And they stopped up all the springs of water, and cut down all the good trees, and they left the stones of

ker heristh intact. However, the slingers surrounded and attacked it. However, the slingers surrounded and attacked it. And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too fierce for them, he took with him seven hundred men who drew swords to break through to the King of Edom, but they could not. Then he took his eldest son, who would reign in his place, and offered him as a burnt offering upon the wall, and there was a great indignation

against Israel. So they departed from him and returned to their own land. Wow. So the victory over Moab, the fulfillment of God's promises, leads to a decisive victory, reminding us that God's word is trustworthy and his plans are perfect. So there's been so many battles with the with Mobites. Right, So the Mobites, descendants of Lot through his eldest daughter in Genesis nineteen thirty seven, were often in conflict with Israel.

The victory o of Moab is primarily recounted in the book Second Kings and the Book of Judges, highlighting the different periods and leaders in Israel's history. So we had the first notable victory over Moab occurs during the time of the Judges. The Israelites, having done evil in the side of the Lord, were subjected to Elgon, the king of Moab, who oppressed them for eighteen years. In the response to their cries, God raised up Ehud, a left

handed Benjamite, as a deliverer. Ehud crafted a double edged sword and under the guise of delivering a tribute, assassinated King Eglon in his private Chamber. Following Egglong's death, ehud rallied the Israelites and they seized the fords of the Jordan, preventing Moab reinforcements. Israelites struck down about ten thousand mo About warriors, securing eighty years of peace. This account demonstrates God's provision of deliverance through unexpected means and the importance

of obedience and courage all right. The Mobite rebellion and Jerrem's campaign is in Second Kings three, verses four through twenty seven, which we just read. The victories o Morab are not only historic accounts, but also carry prophetic significance. The Mobiites, often seen as a symbol opposition to God's people, are mentioned in various prophetic books, Isaiah fifteen and sixteen and Jeremiah forty eight, prophesying the downfall of Moab, emphasizing

God's sovereignty or justice. These prophecies highlighting the transition transient nature of earthly powers in the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. Excuse me, spiritual lessons. The accounts of victory over Moab often offer several spiritual lessons. They underscore the importance of faithfulness to God as disobedience leads to oppression, while repentance

and reliance on God bring deliverance. The narratives also illustrate God's ability to use unlikely individuals and circumstances to achieve his purposes, encouraging believers to trust in his providence and timing. Furthermore, the victories to serve as a reminder of the spiritual battles believers face, calling for vigilance and prayer and reliance on God's strength. In summary, Oh, hold on, what's going on? Oh? The screen is paused? Wow? That was weird. Guys. Something

happened where I was not in the screen. Sorry about that, guys. I had to pause real quick. I want to make sure that I was still recording. Your screen is sharing and you are still recording. Okay, cool, Thank God. Wow. In summary, the victory is over Moab, and the biblical narrative reflects God's faithfulness to his covenant people, his power

to deliver, and his ultimate authority over nations. These events encourage believers to remain steadfast in faith, trusting in God's promises and his ability to bring about victory in the face of adversity. Perfect. Oops, let's go back all right, cool, So we are done with uh Chapter three so it says, let's go over like a beef. Description of what we

went over. Second Kings three one through twenty seven tells the story of Israel, Judah, and Edam's joint campaign against rebellious Moab, highlighting themes of seeking God's guidance in crisis, the power prophetic words elisha, and how God provides deliverance in unexpected ways, even using the enemy's desperate act human sacrifice to bring confusion and defeat upon them, leading to

Israel's unexpected victory despite their own compromise faith. The passage teaches that relying on self like Jerem Jehoram fails, but digging ditches. Faith obedience allows God to fill them with water blessing, showing God surpassing non sensational ways of working he events and meanings. In verses one through nine, King Jerrehoram Jehoram of Israel's son of Ahab, but slightly less evil, joins King Jehosephad of Judah, and they can of Edom

to fight Moab. As they stop paying tribute, they get stuck in the desert for no water, leading to Jerreom just despair and blame God, while Joseph seeks a prophet. This shows how worldly wisdom Jerehoram Jehoram fills in crisis, but faith josephat seeks God, even if late the prophecy. Elijah tells them to dig ditches in the valley, promising water without rain or win in a routed Moabi army. God provides, but requires human action digging ditches and faith,

demonstrating he works surprisingly and often quietly. In Verses twenty through twenty three, in the morning, water fills the ditches, the sun hits it, making it look like blood to the Moabites. Mobites think the allies fought and killed each other and go to plunder and are ambushed and defeated. God uses the enemy's actions in a natural phenomenon to bring confusion and victory, turning their expectation to plunder into defeat.

The Mobiite sacrifice and Israel retreat cornered. The king of Moab sacrifices us firstborn son on the wall, causing a great wrath, indignation, or disgust against Israel, so they withdrew, meaning this shocking act of desperation, human sacrifice and an abomination turns public opinion and perhaps God's favor or at

least stops the immediate pursuit, causing Israel to leave. The key themes of this chapter three seeking God versus self reliance Jerhome's journey from despair to a desperate but effective reliance on God via Aliasha God surpassing ways, water without rain, defeating enemies through their own misguided actions and unexpected outcomes. Faith and obedience, digging the ditches in the act of faith and obedience that enables God's provision. All right, all right,

So that is the end of chapter three. That went fairly fast. That was basically half an hour for the first chapter and basically half an hour for the second chapter somewhere around there. So for chapter two and then for chapter three. So it's been roughly about an hour went over two chapters. Not too bad. And let's go over some practical applications for chapter three. Seek God first, which is one of the names of my song in times of trouble. Prioritize seeking God's guidance and wisdom through

prayer and his word. Second one, trust in God's provision. Remember that God can provide for our needs and ways we might not anticipate. Trust in His timing and methods. Unity and purpose. Collaborate. Collaborate with others who share a common goal, especially in spiritual battles, to strengthen your efforts

and resolve. Number four Faith in God's promises. Hold fast to the promises of God, knowing that He has faithful to fulfill them, even when circumstances seem bleak all right, So connection to additional scriptures we have Psalms forty six, Verse one. God is our refuge and strength and ever present help in times of trouble. This verse reinforces the theme of God's provision and protection Proverse three, verses five through six, which we went over a little bit earlier.

We've gone over several times, but I'll go over it again. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding and all your ways. Acknowledge Him, and He will make your path straight. This passage echoes the importance of seeking God's guidance. And then Philippians four, verse nineteen, and My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. The New Testament promise aligns with God's Provision and Second Kings Chapter

three perfect. So that's it. That is the end of chapter three. Now we are in chapter four, so let me go ahead and move this forward to chapter four. And then also let me just start out by reading the introduction. Let me get there. Second Kings Chapter four brings to light the compassionate and miraculous ministry of the prophet. Elisha admits adversity, faithfulness is rewarded, prayers are answered, and the impossible becomes possible, illuminating God's boundless love and power.

Elaisha's ministry spans from eight forty eight to seven ninety seven BC, and it spans the reign of Jehoram Jehu, JEHORAHZ and Joe Ash in the Northern Kingdom Prophet guilds. Okay, yeah, I just want to tell you that, and then let me get to my teaching points real quick, one to seven and then whoa, that's set up kind of weird, but okay, all right, so let's go over. We're gonna read verses one through seven Elisha and the Widow's Oil.

A certain woman of the wives of the sons of prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the lord, and the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves. And Elisha said to her, what shall I do for you? Tell me what to do. Tell me what do you have in your house? And she said, your maid servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil. Then he said, go borrow

vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors. Empty vessels, do not gather just a few. And when you come in, you shall shut the door behind you and your sons, and behind you and your sons. Then pour it into all vessels and set aside the full ones. So when she went from him and shut the door behind her and her sons, who brought the vessels to her, and

she poured it out. Now it came to pass that the vessels were full, and she said to her son, bring me another vessel, and he said, there's not another vessel. So the oil seized. Then she came and told the man of God and said, go sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons will live on the rest, all right. So Elisha and the widow's oil is what this is called. So the widow's dire situation, your servant, My husband is dead, and you know that

your servant fear of the Lord. Now the creditor is coming to take my two children as slaves. Elisha's instruction to gather empty vessels, go borrow empty vessel from your neighbors, you know which we talked about. So the account of the Widow's Oil is found in Second King's four one through seven. This narrative is a significant demonstration of God's

provision and the power of faith in obedience. This account takes place during the ministry of the prophet Elisha, a time marked by a spiritual decline of Israel and the people's frequent turning away from God. Elisha, as a prophet, was a conduit of God's power and a voice calling the nation back to faithfulness. Narrative summary. The widow in this account was the wife of a prophet who had died,

leaving her in debt. According to the law and customs of the time, creditors could take the widow's children as slaves to satisfy the debt. In her desperation, the widow cried out to Elisha for help, acknowledging Acknowledging her late husband's reverence for the Lord, Elisha asked her what he could do, and Elisha structed her to borrow as many empty vessels as she could from her neighbors, which we kind of went over. The widow followed Elisha's instruction moracuously.

The oil kept flowing into the vessels were filled. Then she reported back to Elisha and told her to go sell the oil pay your debt. What's the theological significance of this? The account of Widow's Oil is a profound illustration of God's compassion and provision for those who are faithful and obedient. It highlights several key themes divine provision. The miracle of the oil demonstrates God's ability to provide

abundantly for his people in times of need. The widow's limited resources were multiplied through divine intervention, showcasing God's power to transform scarcity into abundance. Faith and obedience. The widow's faith in seeking Elisha's help and her obedience in following his instruction were crucial to the miracle. Her actions reflect a trust in God's word and his prophets, serving as a model for believers to act in faith even when

circumstances seem dire. The widow's ability to borrow vessels from her neighbors underscores the importance of community and mutual support excuse me. It suggests that God's provision often involves the cooperation and generosity of others within the community of faith. God's care for the vulnerable. The narrative emphasizes God's concern for the marginalives, particularly widows and orphans, who are among

the most vulnerable in ancient society. This theme is consistent throughout scripture, where God repeatedly calls his people to care for those in need, and ancient Israel, widows were often left without means of support, making them particularly vulnerable to exploitation. Exploitation the law provided some protections, but the threat of losing our children to slavery was a harsh reality for the widow. This context highlights this severity of her situation

and the magnitude of the miracle. The account of the widow's oil encourages believers to trust in God's provision and to act in faith even when resources seem insufficient. It also caused the Christian community to be attentive to the needs of the vulnerable to participate in God's work of provision and care. Related biblical themes God's provisions in Philippians four, verse nineteen, faith and obedience in Hebrews eleven to one, James two seventeen, and care for widows and orphans is

James one twenty seven, and also Deuteronomy ten eighteen. The account of the widow's oil remains a powerful testament to God's faithfulness and transformative power and obedience in the lives of his people. All right, so let's go ahead and see if I have anything to add to that, because that's pretty in depth that I do. Just went over there. Okay, that's teaching points. Yet it is all right, so we know what. Okay, So the story in brief, I think we just went over I don't think we need to

go to that. One of the key meanings the miracle hinges on the widow's faith and obedience to a license instruction. Even when it seemed impossible, God provides abundantly, often starting with a small, seemingly insignificent resource. Insignificant resource a single jar of oil capacity of the blessing. The oil stops only when the jars run out, teaching that God's supply

isn't limited, but our capacity, our vessels often is. The story highlights the importance of community, neighbors lending jars, which we talked about earlier. It shows that faith isn't just waiting. It involves taking practical steps gathering jars. Divine versus natural limits, believers operate from a place of favor we're given. Doesn't deplete but can increase unlikely worldly limitations. All right, cool, Now let's go ahead and continue. Elisha raises Shnamite's son.

Now this is verse eight. This is verse eight. Now, it happened one day that Elisha went to Shunam, where there was a notable woman, and she persuaded him to eat some food. But it was as often as he passed by, he would turn in there to eat some food. And she said to her husband, look now I know that this is a holy man of God who passes us regularly. Please let us make a small upper room on the wall, and let us put a bed for

him there and a table in a chair. And he lamps down, so we will be whenever he comes to us, he can turn in there. And it happened one day that he came there and he turned into the upper room and laid down there. Then she said to then she Then he said to Ghazi, his servant called the Chemnite woman. When he had called her, she stood before him, and he said to him, and he said to him, say now to her. Look, you have been concerned for us with all this care. What can I do for you?

Do you want me to speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army. She answered, I dwell among my own people. So he said what is it? Then? What then is to be done for her? And Gazi answered, actually she has no son. Her husband is old. And he said call her. When he called her, she stood in the doorway and said about the next year you shall embrace the son. And he and she said, no, my lord, man of God, do not lie to your

maid servant. But the woman conceived in Bore's son when the appointed time had come, in which Elishah had told her, and the child grew. And now happened one day that he went to his father to the reapers, and he said to his father, my heart, my head. So he said to his servant, carry him to his mother. When he had taken him and brought him to his mother. He sat on her knees until noon and then died, and she went up and laid him on the bed of the Man of God, shut the door upon him,

and went out. Then she called to her husband and said, please send me one of the young men and one of the donkeys, that I may run to the Man of God and come back. So he said, why are you going to him today? Is it neither new moon nor the Sabbath? She says, it is well. When she sat on a donkey and said to the servant, drive and go forward. Do not slacken the pace for me unless I tell you. And she departed and went to

the Man of God at Mount Carmo Carmel. So it was when the Man of God saw her afar off that he said to his servant, Gahazi, look the Shunamite woman. Please run now meet her and say to her is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with your child? And she answered it is well. When now, when she came to the Man of God at the hill, she caught him by the feet.

When Ghazi came near to push her away, but the Man of God said, let her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the Lord has hidden it from me, and she and has not told me. So, she said, did I ask for a son, my Lord? Did I not say? Do not deceive me? Then he said to Ghazi, get yourself ready, and take my staff in your hand, and be on your way to meet anyone who did not greet him. Be on your way. If you meet anyone, do not greet him. If anyone greets you, do not answer him. But lay my staff

on the face of the child. And the mother of the child said, as the Lord lives and your soul lives, I will not leave you. So he arose and followed her. And Ghazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the face of the child. But there was neither voice nor hearing. Therefore he went back to him and told him, saying the child was not awakened. When Elisha came to the house, there was the child lying

dead on his bed. He went in. Therefore, shut the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the Lord. And he went up and lay on the child and put his mouth on his child, or put his mouth on his mouth, his eyes on his eyes, his hands on his hands, and he stretched himself out on the child, and the flesh of the child became warm. He returned and walked back and forth in the house, and again went up and stretched himself out on him. And then the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened up

his eyes. And he called Gazi and said, call your Chemnite woman. So he called her, and when she came in to him him and said, pick up your son. So she went in, fell on his at his feet and bowed to the ground, and she picked up her son and went out. Like that is incredible, okay. And the method that he brings him back to life is interesting too. I would have to kind of dig deep to find out, you know, what's up with that. I mean, it's it's it's really interesting. But I'll read some of

my notes to you guys. But like, uh, when Jesus brings these children back from the dead, you know, and and you know heal people like he just basically touches them and they're heeled, you know. But these prophets, like even Elijha was like laying on top of the child, like I don't know why that's part of bringing him back to life. But Elijah did the same thing, right, But this one says he put his eyes to his eyes,

and his nose and his not like to him. I don't know if he's doing mouth to mouth breathing into the child, maybe air breathing in the spirit to the child. I don't know what he's doing. But obviously God is the one that raised the child. You know. It's not Elijah's power, it's God's power. Right. So it's just really interesting. But let me just see what my notes say here. It says the the Shumanite woman's son, Second King's four

verses eight through thirty seven. The Shunamite woman hospitality. Let us make a small room in the roof on the walls and put a bed, table and chair and lamp there for him. That's Second King's four verse ten. The promise of a son happens in Second King's four verse sixteen, and then the son's death and miraculous restoration. The boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes Second King's four

thirty five. So the Shomnite woman's a notable and wealthy resident of Shunam, a town in the territory of Ishkar. She is described as a woman of great hospitality and discernment. Recognizing Elishah as Elisha as a holy man of God, she persuaded a husband to prepare a small upper room for him, which we just talked about, providing a place the rest for wherever he passed through. The active kindness and hospitality set the stage for the miraculous events that followed.

Promise of a son. Moved by her generosity, Elisha desired to bless the Showmnite woman. Through his servant Gahazi, Elisha inquired about her needs. Despite her contentment and lack of request, Elisha prompted, but Divine, by divine insight, promised her a son. In Second Kings four verse sixteen, Elisha declared that at this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms. The woman, initially incredulous, responded with caution, no, my Lord, do not lie it to your mate servant,

oh man of God. Nevertheless, the promise was fulfilled, and she bore a son at the appointed time. The child said, yden death happens. In Second King's four verse nineteen, my head, my head, he was carried to his mother, and then you know, laid on his lap. The Chemnite Woman's journey to Elishah Malcarma was marked by determination and faith. She instructured a servant to drive the donkey quickly emphasize an urgency. Upon reaching Elisha, she expressed her distress, which we know

what happened there the miracle of restoration. Elijah sent Ghauzie ahead with his staff to lay on the boy's face. This action did not revide the child. Elisha then arrived at the house and went into the room where the boy lay. In profound active faith in divine intervention, Elijah prayed to the Lord and stretched himself upon the child. The boy's body grew warm, and after Elishah's persistent prayer in action, the child sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.

Elijah called the Shamanite woman, and she fell at his feet in gratitude. The significance account of the Shamanite woman's son underscores the themes of faith divine promises in the power of God to bring life from death. It highlights the role of the prophet as a mediator of God's miraculous power and serves as a testament to the faithfulness

of God and fulfilling his promises. The Shunamite woman. It's wavering faith and her recognition of Elisha as a man of God are central to the narrative, demonstrating the importance of trust and reliance on divine intervention in God's in times of God's crisis. Wow, all right, let's see, it's awesome, amazing story, amazing story. God is so great. So let's see if I have any any other notes on that.

Let's connect to add to that. We already talked about the gratitude of the woman giving Elisha a place to stay. The years later, the boy dies, the mother, showing remarkable faith, tells her husband it shall be well, travels to find a life stre refusing to give up on the promise which you already talked about. What is some of the meaning and significants God's provision shows god fulfilling deep desires motherhood and bringing life from death. Faith in crisis, the

woman's determination and faith. This the woman's determined faith in the face of tragedy mirrors later New Testament faith like Jesus's resurrection servant heartedness. Her initial selfless hospitality paved the way for God's blessings, teaching lessons on serving God's people, hope, and new life. The miracle provides hope that God brings

light into darkness, foreshadowing resurrection in God's faithfulness. In essence, the passage is a powerful narrative of God's faithfulness to the faithful, demonstrating his ability to bring new life and hope even in moments of profound despair. Perfect Now, now we're gonna go ahead and read about the poisoned stew. All right, So Elisha purifies the pot of stew, and Elisha returns to Gilgol. And this is a verse thirty eight, so you guys know. And Elisha returned to Gilgal and

there was a famine in the land. Now the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, and he said to his servant, put on the large pot and boil stew for the sons of the prophets. So one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine and gathered from it a lap full of wild gourds, and came and sliced them into the pot of stew, though they did not know what they were.

Then they served it to the men to eat. Now it happened as they were eating the stew that they cried out and said, Man of God, there is death in the pot, and they could not eat it. So we said, then bring some flour, and he put it into the pot and said, serve it to the people and they may eat. And there was nothing harmful in the pot. So he took out the impurities or the

poison in the pot by putting in the flower. Right. So, God, did you know, there's another miracle that Elisha did purifies the pot of stew, says The problem of the poison stew is what this uh says. The account of the poison stew is found in the Old Testament, within the narrative of the prophet Elijah's ministry Elisha's ministry. This event occurs during a time of famine in the land, a reoccurring theme in the history of Israel that often served

as a backdrop for divine intervention and prophetic activity. Elisha, the successor of Elijah, is depicted as a man of God who performs miracles that demonstrate God's power and provision. In tewod King's four thirty eight through forty one, Elisha returns to Gilgad during a time of famine. The son of the prophets, a group of disciples or followers for the prophetic tradition are with him. Elisha instructs his servant to prepare a large pot of steu for the group.

One of the young men goes into the field to gather herbs and finds a wild vine which he collects wild gourds. Unaware of their poisonous nature, he slices them into the pot of stew. As they begin to eat, the men realize that the steu is poisonous and crowd there is death in the pot a man of God. What are the theological significance here? The miracle underscores several key themes and the biblical narrative. Firstly, it highlights God's provision and care for his people even in times of

dire need. The famine represents a period of testing and scarcity, yet through Elisha, God provides sustenance and safety. Secondly, the event and illustrates the authority and power vested in Elisha as a prophet of God. His ability to purify the steu with a simple act signifies the divine power working through him, affirming his role as God's chosen instrument. Additionally, the incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of

ignorance and the importance of discernment. The young man's unintentional gathering of poisonous gods reflects the potential consequences of acting without knowledge or guidance. Elisha's intervention, however, demonstrates that God can redeem even our mistakes and turn potential harm into blessings.

What's the symbolism and typology? The poison stew can be seen as a symbol for the spiritual dangers that can infiltrate the community of believers, just as the while gods threatened physical harm, false teachings and sin can threaten spiritual well being. Elisha's act of purifying Steu with flower may be viewed as a typological foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. Where there is where what is impure is made pure

through divine intervention. The sons of the prophets were likely part of the prophetic guild or community that existed during the time of the monarchy in Israel. These groups were dedicated to preserving the and promoting the worship of Yahweh amidst a culture often tempted by idolatry and synchronism. The communal meal reflects the fellowship and shared life of these

prophetic communities. The application for believers the account of the poison stew encourages believers to trust in God's provision and to seek his guidance in times of need. It also serves as a call to be vigilant against spiritual deception and to rely on God's wisdom and power to overcome challenges. Through faith, believers can ex ex brains God's miraculous intervention in their lives, transforming what is harmful into a source of blessing. I don't know if we have anything. Let's

see poisoning. Disciple gathers well gorge we already know. I want to see if I can add anything to it faith and obedience. The story highlights dependence on God where human action. Adding flower combined with divine power makes the difference. Transformation. Elisha doesn't remove the poison, but adds something good, transforming a deadly situation into a life giving one and symbolizing

of Christ. The flower represents Jesus, the Bread of life, who counters the curse of sin and death, bringing healing in life. That's that's pretty interesting take. Obviously, that's an interpretation here that's not one hundred percent. Uh, you know, couldn't say one hundred percent that's what it represents. But it says here that the that that's one of the interpretations God through Elisha provides the antidote flower during times

of need and famine, the spiritual danger. The world offers things that can look good, but are spirits the poisonous, like the wild gords. That's something that's definitely good for a teaching point there. Now we have the feeding of a hundred. Elisha feeds one hundred men. Then a man from beal Shallsha, and then a man came from bal Bale Shallsha and brought the Man of God bread of the first fruits, twenty loaves of barley bread and newly ripened grain in his knapsack. And he said, give it

to the people, that they may eat. But a servants said, what shall I set this before one hundred men? And he said, again, give it to the people that they may eat. Thus says the Lord shall eat and have some left over. So we said it before them, and they ate and had some leftover, according to the word of the Lord. So interesting, kind of similar to what

Jesus did right when he fed the five thousand. So the account of feeding the hundred is found in the Old Testament, specifically in Second King's four forty two through forty four, which we just read. This miracle is performed by the prophet Elisha Elijah we already know who he is, a scriptural account we just read through the analysis interrobation.

The feeding of the hundred is a testament to the God's miraculous provision and foreshadowing the New Testament miracles of Jesus, particularly in feeding the five thousand and the four thousand. In the Old Testament account, Elisha acts as the intermediary intermediary of God's power, demonstrating that even in times of scarcity,

God is able to provide abundantly for his people. The man of bal Chassal Ballysshaw brings the first fruit of the harvest to Elijah, which signifies the active faith and obedience to God's command regarding offerings. Despite the apparent the apparent insufficiency of the twenty loaves of barley bread, Elishah's faith in God's promise leads to a miraculous multiplication of the food, ensuring that all present are fed, with leftovers remaining.

The miracle underscores several key theological themes. The account highlights God's ability to provide for his people in miraculous ways, reinforcing the belief in his sovereignty and care, faith and obedience. Elisha's command to distribute the loaves despite the servant's doubt illustrates the importance of faith and obedience to God's word. The miracle occurs as a result of trusting in God's

promise and then foreshouting of Christ. The feeding of one hundred prefigures the miraculous sorry the miracles of Jesus in the New Testament, where he feeds multitudes with limited resources. This connection emphasizes the continuity of God's redemptive work through the Bible. Okay, it says. The act of sharing the first fruits and the subsequent distribution of the community reflects the Biblical principle of generosity and communal support, especially during

times of need. The setting of this miracle during a famine highlights the dire circumstances faced by people of Israel. Barley often considered this staple food for the poor, underscores the humility and simplicity of the offering. The miracle serves as a powerful reminder of God's presence and provision admits hardship conclusion. The feeding of a hundred is a profound

example of God's miraculous intervention through his prophet Elisha. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of trusting in his provision even when circumstances seem insurmountable. So that is the end of chapter four. Trust God to provide in times of need, So it says here, just to end it off, trust God in times of need even when the situation seems impossible. Practice hospitality generosity

is seen in the Shamnite woman's example. Seek God's wisdom and intervention in solving problems, just as Elisha did with the poison stew. Recognize that God may multiply resources to meet the other's needs. So is that the practical applications? Oh, those were the practical applications. Sorry, I kind of went through those quickly. Yeah, it was just different on this, so I'm sorry. Trust. So the practical applications were trust God to provide in times of need, even when the

situation seems impossible. The next one, practice hospitality and generosity, is seen in the Shamnite women's example. The next one seek God's wisdom and intervention and solving problems just as a life I should did with the poisons. To the next one is recognize that God can multiply our resources to meet the needs of others. Right, and the additional scriptures that connect we have Philippians four, verse nineteen, similar to the other that I went over. I went over

on the I think the last chapter. It says, and my God will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus Matthew six, verse thirty three. But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all things will be added unto you. And then we have John six nine through thirteen, the Feeding of the five thousand, illustrating God's ability to multiply resources. So that is chapter four. So we have about twenty five minutes left, and we're going to try and go over

chapter First Kings chapter five. Cool, there's not, It's not too crazy of a chapter, So okay. First King's Chapter fives A is a compelling chapter in the Old Testament that beautifully illustrates God's miraculous healing power, the virtue of humility and the grave consequences of greed. The chapter tells the account of Nayman and esteemed Armenian or sorry are Aramine, military commander afflicted by leprosy, and his transformation through his

encounter with the prophet Elisha. It also provides an insightful look at the missteps of Elisha's servant Kahazi, revealing the dire consequences of dishonesty and greed. Oh man, what happened to Elijah? Elijah's servant? Here, We're gonna find out, all right, go back, Oh where are you at? All right? Starting to get late? Sorry, guys, All right, so we got twenty five minutes left. Let's see what we have. Yeah,

there's just a little bit here. So Nayman's leprosy healed. Now, nay Man, this is a verse one of Second King's five. Verse one. Now nay Man, commander of the army of the King of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because him, because by him, the Lord had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper, and the Syrians have gone out on raids and brought back captive,

a young girl from the land of Israel. She waited on Nayeman's wife, and then she said to her mistress, if only my master were only the prophet who is in Samaria, for he would heal him of his leprosy. It says, if only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria, he would heal him of his leprosy. And Naeman went in and told his masters, saying, thus and thus said the girl who is from the land of Israel. And the King of Syria said, go now, and I will send a letter to the King of Israel.

So he departed and took him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing. Then he brought the letter to the King of Israel, which said, now be advised with this letter comes to you that I have sent Naman, my servant, to you, that you may heal him of his leprosy. We'll stop there real quick. I know I had some teaching points here, just trying to get to them. Sorry, guys. So Nayman's status and condition. Naman was a great man in the

sight of his master, and highly regarded. Yet he suffered from leprosy, illustrating that no one is immune to life's challenges, regardless of their status. Naman is a proficient prominent figure in the Old Testament, specifically in the narrative found in Second King's five. He has introduced as a man of significant status and influence, holding the position of commander of the army of the King of a Ram, which is Syria.

His high rank in favor with the king are underscored by the text, with states he was a great man and the sight of the Master, and highly regarded because through him the Lord had given victory to a Ram or Syria. This acknowledgment of his military success and divine orchestration behind it highlights Nayman's importance not only to the political sphere, but also to the the unfolding of God's

broader narrative. Naman's condition becomes a catalyst for the significant encounter with the God of Israel and a young Israelite girl taken captive serving Naman's wife, suggests that name and

seek healing from the prophet in Samaria Elisha. This avite sets in motion a series of events that led to Naman to be to the land of Israel and I don't want to do any spoiler alerts, so let's go ahead and continue reading, and then I'll just give you a little conclusion to this part real quick that I don't think it's going to give you a spoiler alert. But Naman's account is a profound illustration of God's grace

and power, transcending national and cultural boundaries. It highlights the theme of humility and obedience as prerequisites for expanding divine intervention. Naman's initial reluctance to follow Elijah's simple instructions, which I know what his instructions are going to be. I don't want to go over that because I don't want to give you any spoiler alerts. But okay, let's go and I remember the story, but let's go ahead and start.

Continue at verse seven second Kings five, verse seven. And it happened when the King of Israel read the letter, that he tore his clothes and said, am I God to kill and make alive? That this man sends a man to me to heal him of leprosy. Therefore please consider it and see how he seeks a quarrel with me. So it was when Elijah, the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes that he sent to the king saying, why have you torn

your clothes? Please let me come in. Please let him come to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel. Then Naeman went with his horses and chariot, and he stood at the door of Elishah's house, and Elishah sent a messenger to him, saying, go and wash in the Jordans seven times, and your flesh shall

be restored to you, and you shall be clean. When Naman became furious and went away and said, indeed, I said to myself, he will surely come to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, and wave his hand over the place and heal the leprosy. Are not the Abnar and the far Par of the rivers of Damascus better than all the waters of Israel? Should I not wash in them and be clean? So

he turned and went away in rage. And his servants came near and spoke to him and said, my father, if the prophet had told you to do something great, would you have not done it? How much more than when he says to wash and be clean. So he went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the Man of God, and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. Wow. So this is Elijah's simple instruction.

The healing of Noman. One of the most illustrative examples of Elijah's simple and instruction is found on the account of Nayman, the commander of the army of the King of Iram, which Issyria Naman, a valiant warrior, suffered from leprosy upon the advice of a captive Israelite girl, Naman

sought healing from the prophet Elisha. When Naman arrived at Elisha's house, the prophet sent a messenger to him with a simple instruction, go wash yourself with seven times and the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you'll be clean. Initially, Nayman was angered by the simplicity of the instruction and perceived this slight of not being personally attended to by the prophet. However, his servants persuaded him

to allow Elijah's directive. Upon obeying and dipping himself seven times in the Jordan River, Naman's flesh was restored and he was cleansed by his leprosy. The event underscores the power of faith and obedience to God's word, even when the instructions seem mundane and beneath one's expectations. All right, so let's go ahead and continue reading, it says, And he returned to the man of God, and he and all his aids and came and stood before him. And he said, indeed, now I know that there is no

God in all the earth except in Israel. Now, therefore, please take a gift from your servant. But he said, as the Lord lives before whom I stand, I will receive nothing. And he urged him to take it, but he refused. All right, so obviously he is a prophet of the Lord. He doesn't need any He's not trying to take anything from him. Right, It's like, let's see, Oh, I'll go over that real quick. Yeah. Naman's initial reaction. Naman's pride is evident in his anger and reluctant to

follow Oliza's instructions. He expected a grand jester, not a humble act of Washington and the Jordan. Yes, but the power of obedience, Naman's servant persuaded him to obey Elishah, leading to his healing Second Kings five thirteen through fourteen. This highlights the importance of humility and obedience and experiencing God's miracle. So the power of obedience is talked about here. The concept of obedience is a central theme throughout the Bible,

reflecting the relationship between God and his people. Obedience to God's commands is portrayed as a pathway to blessing, spiritual growth, and divine power or favor. The power of obedience has demonstrated through various narratives and teachings in both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing his significance in life. Hold on, I want to make sure to get you sorry. Narratives teaching both the Old and New Testament episite and the

significance in life and of a believer. Yeah, so it's basically goes into a lot of different accounts here of that. So let me just go I kind of want to go over. Oh yeah, the role of the servant girls another thing I didn't go over. Sorry about that, guys, but it says a young Israelite girl taking captive plays a pivotal role in directing name into the prophet Elisha. Her faith and courage reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their position, to fulfill his purposes. That's something

I just wanted to add. And then verse fifteen, it says acknowledgment of the True God. Yes, that's awesome that he says that. So after his healing name, it acknowledges the God of Israel as the only true God, demonstrating the impact of personal testimony and transformation. So we'll go over, we'll look a little deeper into that. The acknowledgment of the True God is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the recognition, worship, and reverence of the one True Creator.

This acknowledgment is not merely an election actual assessment, but involves a heartfelt commitment to obedience to God's will as he revealed in scripture. In the Old Testament, the acknowledgment of the One True God is foundational in the covenant relationship between God and his people. The Shama found in Deuteronomy six, verse four declares Hero Israel the Lord, our God,

the Lord is one. This proclamation underscores the monotheistic belief that sets Israel apart from the polytheistic cultures surrounding them. The acknowledgment of God is further expressed through the first commandment, you shall have no other Gods before Me. The prophets consistently called Israel back to the acknowledgement of the One

True God, warning against idolatry and false worship. For instance, Elijah's challenge on Mount Carmel was a call for the people to choose whom they would serve, highly on the necessity of recognizing and serving the Lord alone Yahweh alone. New Testament, Revelation and the New Testament. The acknowledgment of the One True God has expanded through the revelation of Jesus Christ. Jesus affirms the Shamah in Matthew twelve, verse twenty nine through thirty, emphasizing the love and devotion due

to God. The apostle Paul and his letters frequently addressed the acknowledgment of God. Through Christ and Romans one twenty through twenty one. Paul explains that God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen so humanity, so humanity is without excuse for failing to honor Him as God. The acknowledgment of True God is also linked to the confession of Jesus

as Lord. Second Philippians sorry Philippians two ten through eleven states that the name of Jesus, that at the name of Jesus every niece should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confessed that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. The confession is acknowledgment of the divine authority and lordship of Christ and tagral to Christian faith and then worship and obedience. Acknowledging of the True God is intrigering in

intrinsically tied to worship and obedience. True worship, as described John four twenty three through twenty four, is worship and spirit and truth, reflecting a genuine acknowledgment of God's nature in his rightful place in the believer's life. One John five, verse three says, for this is the love of God that we keep his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome.

Faith is essential in acknowledging the True God in a Hebrews eleven six, and without faith, it is impossible to please God because anyone who approaches him believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek him. This faith is not blind, but is based on the evidence of God's work in creation, history and personal experience.

What's the conclusion. The acknowledgment of the True God is a profound and transformative aspect of biblical teaching, calling individuals to recognize, worship, and obey the One True Creator as revealed in scripture. This acknowledgment is central to the life of faith and the hope of external communion with God. All right, let's go ahead and continue now, sorry, that's

kind of have a lot of notes here. So second Kings five, We're just going to read seventeen through nineteen real quick, and then I have somewhere notes for you guys. Let me just go here, okay, so Nayman said, then if not, please let your sir be given two mule loads of earth, for your servant will no longer offer either burnt offering or sacrifice to other gods, but to the Lord. Yet, and this thing, may the Lord pardon

your servant. When your master goes into the Temple of Raman to worship there, and he leans on my hand, and I bow down in the Temple of Raman, when I bowed down in the temple, Raman made the Lord police parton your servant in this thing. Then he said, go in peace. So he departed from him in a short distance. All right, So in verses one through nineteen we kind of went over a lot of this already.

But it tells the story of Naman, a powerful Syrian general with leprosy who seeks healing from the Israelite prophet Elisha. It's a story about God's power working through humble means, a captive girl a muddy river to teach humility, obedience, and faith. Culminated in Naiman's miraculous cleansing and his confession that God than that the God of Israel, is the one, only, one true God, though only true God, demonstrating salvation and

divine grace transcends ethnic and social boundaries. God's power over pride and status Naman. Naman was great, honored commander, but powerless against his disease. God's power showed up not through Grand Jester, but through Elijah's simple instruction, humbling named Naman. Naman's pride initially made him angry at Elijah's humble request for him to wash in the Jordan but he had to overcome his arrogance and obey the simple command to

be healed. It captured Israelite slave girl, a lowly servant initiated the path the healing, showing God used the insignificant to bring about his purposes. The healing wasn't earned by Naman's Naman's name in Naman, whatever you want to say, it's Naa m An, So I don't know if it's Naman or Naman status, but was a free gift grace from God received by submitting to his instruction. Dipping in the Jordan, Naimon's experience leads him to a profound realization

and confession of faith. Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel, turning the pagan gods. Turning from pagan gods to the God of Israel. Many see Naman's seven dips as a foreshouting of Christian baptism, where believers are cleansed from sin not by water itself, but through faith and obedience to God's command. The problem great Arman General Naman has leprosy. The hope

a captive Israelite girls suggests seeking Elisha. Naman goes to Elisha expecting a grand display, but Elisha sends a messenger with simple instruction. Namon is furious, wanting a big show. But a muddy river dip, a muddy river, dip, turning point. His servant persuade him to obey the miracle, he dips seven times in the Jordan and is healed the conversion. Namon returns, praises Elishah acknowledges the God of Israel, and

asks for soil to worship him. All right, perfect, let's go ahead and continue reading here, it says, but Gahazi's greed. But Gahazi, the servant Elijah, the man of God, said, look, my master has spared nam Naaman the Syrian, this Syrian, why not receiving from his hands what he brought. But as the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him. But Gahazi persuaded Naman, and Naman saw him running after him, and he got down from the chariot to meet him and said, is all well?

And he said, all is well. My Master has sent me saying, indeed, just now two young men of the sons of the Prophets have come to me from the mountains of Ephrium. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of garments. So Naman said, please take two talents. And he urged him and bound two talents of silver and two bags and two changes of garments, and handed them to his servants, and they carried them

on ahead of him. When he came to the citadel, he took them from their hand and stored them away from away in the house. Then he let them go, and they departed. Now he went in and stood before his master Elishah, and said to him, where did you go, Gahazi? And he said, your servant did not go anywhere. Then he said to him, done, did not my heart go

with you? When the man turned back from his chariot to meet you, it is time to receive money and receive clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, male and female servants. Therefore the leprosy of Naeman shall cling to you and your descendants forever. And he went out from his presence, left us as white as snow. Ah. So what he did right there, man, it's a cautionary

tell about his greed and his deception, ma'am. So in Second Kings five twenty through twenty seven is a cautionary tell about Ghazi's greed and deception, showing how Elishah's servant tried to profit from Naman's miracle, leading to his own spiritual corruption and a curse of leprosy, highlighting the divine grace isn't for sale. Worldly desires can bring severe consequences,

contrasting with Naman's true conversion. The passage warns against covetousness, dishonesty, and profiting from ministry, proving that God's prophetic sight isn't fooled by lies. As Gahazi's punishment mirrors Naman's disease. Gahazi's primary sin was the love of money, taking what Elisha refused, corrupting the pure act of God's healing for personal gain. He lied to name and falsely claiming Elizas need the money for other profits, then lie to Elisha, showing a

deep seated deceit. What does this remind you of? Though? This reminds you of what these benny Hens and and all these people that you know, they come on stage are healed, and then people start giving them money and stuff for you know, they're trying to use God to make money, right, So that's you know using God's miracles if they're even doing healing. I don't even know if they are healing. To be honest, it seems like they have people come up there and they say that they're

healing them, but who knows. I don't know what's going on there. But doesn't seem like they're healing anybody. They just come up their healed and then people are, oh, send me about five thousand dollars, and then people start sending them money. It's crazy, but yeah, so that's kind of what it reminds me of. But let me just continue reading the notes. By making God's gifts seem transactional, Gahazi distorted the gospel, distorted the gospel, and dishonored God's

serving a serious spiritual effects. God's judgment was swift and severe. Gahazi received name in leprosy, a physical manifestation of his inner spiritual sickness, showing that he that covers his sins shall not prosper, and then being close to a prophet Elijah didn't guarantee spiritual success. Diligent, honest pursuit of God's

will was required when Gahazi lacked. Contrasts with naman a gentle Gentile showed genuine faith and humility, receiving God's grace, while the Israelites servant Gahazi corrupted it for selfish reasons, showing a revers little spiritual fortunes. And as this, the passage teaches that true faith seeks seeks, seeks God, not profit, and attempts and in attempts to commercialize divine blessings or deceive in God's name brings serious spiritual repercussions. Man, crazy

right crazy? So yeah, what an interesting chapter there and twist of altern of events. So we finished chapter five. We have a few minutes here, so we'll do over some practical applications. First one, embrace humility. Recognize that pride can hinder our relationship with God and block his blessings. Approach God with a humble heart, ready to obey his instructions. Number two, value small acts of faith, understanding that God

often works through simple, seemingly insignificant acts of faith. Be open to His guidance even when it doesn't align with our expectations. Be a witness like the servant girl. Use your position, no matter how small, to point others to God. Your faith can inspire and lead others to seek him. Trust in God's methods. God's ways are not our ways. Trust his methods and timing, even when they seem unconventional

or challenging. Excuse me, I got hiccups right now. All right, So additional scriptures that connect we have James four, verse six, But he gives us more grace. This is why it says God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Philippians two verse three, do nothing out of selfless ambition or empty pride, but in humility, consider others more important than yourselves. And then one Peter five, verse six, humble yourselves therefore under God's mighty hand, so that in due

time He may exalt you. That's it. That is it. We are done with these chapters for today, and we have six through twenty five to still go through. So we got a lot in Second King still, but thank you guys so much for tuning in. I really appreciate you. If you could see me on camera, you could tell I got a haircut today and I got my beard trimmed and everything. So yeah, I was feeling scruffy before I before I got this done. Yes, all right, thank

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I always do, let's end this in prayer. So, Father God, in the name of Jesus, thank you for everything you do for us as a community, as a whole, as the body of Christ. Lord, thank you and everybody that's listens to this show. Lord, thank you for blessing us all with you know, everything you bless us with. You know, you know, the food, the water, the air we breathe, I mean everything. Lord, is just amazing that you take care of us in these ways you know, and spiritual

you take care of us as well. Thank you for protecting us against spiritual battles. Lord, and thank you for helping me with my lower back. You know, I appreciate you. Lord, Just please help me to have it fully healed. Anybody that's dealing with any pain, any kind of spiritual battle. Lord, Please, I just asked you supernaturally interject yourself and assist them. And there's so many lessons to be learned through all these chapters and second Kings. Lord, so thank you for

blessed us with the ability to read your word. Thank you, We love you in Jesus' name. Amen, thank you for tuning in. I really appreciate you, guys. It is eleven thirty two at night, so it's time for me to check out. I'm very tired. Much love to you guys, and God bless