ADVENTURES OF ELISHA: THE CRY
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. Adventures Of Elisha
a) After Elijah left this world, his disciple Elisha took up Elijah's mantle and ministry.
2. The Cry
a) As Elijah was taken up into heaven, Elisha cried out, " My father, my father! The chariot of Israel and its horsemen!" (2 Kings 2:11-12).
b) When Elisha was dying, king Joash repeated these same words (2 Kings 13:14). Elisha and Joash saw things differently to most people. We can appreciate that Elisha had special insight when we consider his statement quoted above.
"my father"
c) Elisha perceived and respected the godliness in a holy person, as a good son respects a good father — not like the foolish youths who mocked Elisha calling him "Baldy!".
"the chariot"
d) Elisha Recognized the presence of God and his hosts —not like the servant of Elisha who failed to perceive the chariots of fire till Elisha prayed, "LORD open his eyes that he may see".
"of Israel"
e) Elisha understood the glory of God's kingdom —not like the many wicked kings who walked in darkness.
The End ...
1. Adventures Of Elisha a) After Elijah left this world, his disciple Elisha took up Elijah's mantle and ministry.
2. The Cry
a) As Elijah was taken up into heaven, Elisha cried out, " My father, my father! The chariot of Israel and its horsemen!" (2 Kings 2:11-12).
b) When Elisha was dying, king Joash repeated these same words (2 Kings 13:14). Elisha and Joash saw things differently to most people. We can appreciate that Elisha had special insight when we consider his statement quoted above.
"my father"
c) Elisha perceived and respected the godliness in a holy person, as a good son respects a good father — not like the foolish youths who mocked Elisha calling him "Baldy!".
"the chariot"
d) Elisha Recognized the presence of God and his hosts —not like the servant of Elisha who failed to perceive the chariots of fire till Elisha prayed, "LORD open his eyes that he may see".
"of Israel"
e) Elisha understood the glory of God's kingdom —not like the many wicked kings who walked in darkness.
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