St. Irenaeus Ministries

Coming to you from the St. Irenaeus Center in Rochester, NY, these lessons give insightful, meaningful, and practical teaching on Scripture from an orthodox Catholic perspective.

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Elisha Lecture 12 - Dealings with Kings

The king of Israel meets the Shunammite woman. Hazael becomes king in Damascus. A son of Ahab rules Judah.

Jan 28, 2020•22 min

Elisha Lecture 11 - Samaria Delivered

The report of the lepers. Elisha's prophecy fulfilled. Disbelief of the captain.

Jan 21, 2020•18 min

Elisha Lecture 10 - The Siege of Samaria

Samaria invested by the Syrian army. Conditions within the city. Elisha prophesies an end to the famine.

Jan 14, 2020•20 min

Elisha Lecture 9 - Syrian History

The kings of Syria. Their wars with Israel and Judah. Hasiel anointed king by Elijah at the direction of God.

Jan 07, 2020•26 min

Elisha Lecture 8 - Syrian Invasion

The King of Syria attacks Elisha's city. His army miraculously stricken blind.

Dec 31, 2019•17 min

Elisha Lecture 7 - Naaman the Syrian

Naaman afflicted with leprosy. His encounter with Elisha. Fate of Elisha's servant Gehazi.

Dec 24, 2019•26 min

Elisha Lecture 6 - The Shunammite Woman

The wealthy woman of Shunnam. Her son and his miraculous restoration. Death in the pot.

Dec 17, 2019•27 min

Elisha Lecture 5 - The Sons of the Prophets

The family of Obadiah. Miracle of the oil pot. God provides for those who trust in Him.

Dec 10, 2019•25 min

Elisha Lecture 4 - War on Moab

Prophecy of Elisha. Miraculous water in the desert. Sack of Moab.

Dec 03, 2019•17 min

Elisha Lecture 3 - Independent Ministry

Anointing and early career of Elisha. League against Moab.

Nov 26, 2019•16 min

Elisha Lecture 2 - History

History of the kingdom of Israel. Revolt of the northern tribes. Appearance of Elijah at a moment of crisis.

Nov 19, 2019•24 min

Elisha Lecture 1 - Dual Ministry

Elijah and Elisha as prophets with the same mission. Unique stature of Elijah among the prophets. Elisha as his chief heir.

Nov 12, 2019•17 min

Elijah Lecture 16 - Succession of Elisha

Elisha recognized as the successor of Elijah. His first miracles. The shared ministry of Elijah and Elisha.

Nov 05, 2019•23 min

Elijah Lecture 15 - Departure of Elijah

Elijah taken up into heaven by a whirlwind. Comparison with similar figures such as Enoch and Mary.

Oct 29, 2019•23 min

Elijah Lecture 14 - Ahaziah Part II

Elijah commanded to prophesy the death of Ahaziah. Fate of the soldiers sent to arrest him.

Oct 22, 2019•20 min

Elijah Lecture 13 - Ahaziah Part I

The sin of Jehoshaphat. Ahaziah, injured, prays to Beelzebub.

Oct 15, 2019•20 min

Elijah Lecture 12 - Death of Ahab

Battle at Ramoth-Gilead. Disguise and death of Ahab. Vessels of wrath.

Oct 08, 2019•20 min

Elijah Lecture 11 - Consulting the Prophets

Jehoshaphat and Ahab summon prophets before battle. Oracles and arrest of Micaiah.

Oct 01, 2019•22 min

Elijah Lecture 10 - Judgment on the House of Omri

Elijah sent to accuse Ahab. Ahab's gesture of repentance. League against Assyria.

Sep 24, 2019•18 min

Elijah Lecture 9 - Ahab's Final Crime

The plot against Naboth. Jezebel's involvement. Corruption of the judicial process.

Sep 17, 2019•26 min

Elijah Lecture 8 - Syrian Invasion, Part II

The second Syrian campaign. Ahab's pride. The plans of God.

Sep 10, 2019•20 min

Elijah Lecture 7 - Syrian Invasion, Part I

Ben-Hadad attacks Samaria. Israel's victory.

Sep 03, 2019•18 min

Elijah Lecture 6 - Horeb

Encounter with God atop the mountain. Elijah's new mission. Investiture of Elisha.

Aug 27, 2019•22 min

Elijah Lecture 5 - Response of Ahab and Jezebel

God's concern for the rebels and Gentiles. Jezebel's threat. Elijah's flight to the desert.

Aug 20, 2019•25 min

Elijah Lecture 4 - Confrontation on Mount Carmel, Part II

Elijah's prayer. Fate of the prophets of Baal. Elijah races a chariot.

Aug 13, 2019•14 min

Elijah Lecture 3 - Confrontation on Mount Carmel, Part I

The faith of Obadiah. Meeting with Ahab. The prophets of Baal.

Aug 06, 2019•17 min

Elijah Lecture 2 - First Works

Appearance of Elijah. The widow at Zarephath. Parallels in the Gospel.

Jul 30, 2019•18 min

Elijah Lecture 1 - Introduction and History

Origins and mission of Elijah. The divided kingdom. Embrace of paganism by Israel.

Jul 23, 2019•24 min

Numbers Lecture 28 - Conclusion

Laws concerning inheritance by marriage. Continual rebellion of the people. The kindness of God.

Jul 16, 2019•19 min

Numbers Lecture 27 - Disposition of the Land

Religion and practices of the Canaanites. The boundaries of the Promised Land. Cities of refuge.

Jul 09, 2019•30 min

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