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Elisha

Left the plow, took the cloak, and brought God's help to ordinary homes.

The story

1. Burns the plow 1 Kings 19:19-21

   He leaves his family farm and makes a clean break to follow Elijah.

2. A double portion 2 Kings 2:1-14

   He refuses to leave Elijah three times, asks for a double portion, and parts the Jordan with the cloak.

3. The Shunammite's son 2 Kings 4:8-37

   A family that housed him loses their only son. Elisha prays, and the boy lives.

4. Gehazi's greed 2 Kings 5:15-27

   Elisha refuses Naaman's gifts. His own servant chases them down and lies.

5. Chariots of fire 2 Kings 6:8-23

   Surrounded by an army, he asks God to open his servant's eyes, then feeds the enemy and sends them home.

6. Life from his bones 2 Kings 13:14-21

   He dies of illness. Later a dead man thrown into his grave touches his bones and lives.

Key verses

“Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:16 (ESV)

Read together: 1 Kings 19:19-21 · 2 Kings 2:1-14 · 2 Kings 4:8-37 · 2 Kings 5:15-27 · 2 Kings 6:8-23 · 2 Kings 13:14-21

Questions to sit with

1. What would it look like for you to burn your plow?
2. Who around you needs help with an ordinary, unglamorous problem?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.