In other words, the true power to defend Israel was found not in her armies but in the God who spoke by the prophets. When Elisha saw Elijah being taken up, he cried out, “My father, my father!” calling Elijah, “the chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” (vv. Otherwise, what is the meaning of the request made by Elisha that there might be in him double the Spirit of God that was in Elijah? And how is it that among the saints some are more holy than others, except that they have a more abundant indwelling in God?” “He who is everywhere does not dwell in all, and he does not even dwell equally in those in whom he does dwell. Augustine of Hippo notes also that this request for a double portion of the Holy Spirit tells us something about the Spirit’s work among His people. Elisha recognized that the power behind Elijah’s ministry came not from Elijah but from the Lord. This story of Elijah’s being taken directly to heaven is well known, but it is worth noting that Elisha asked for a “double portion of spirit” on Elijah (vv. Additional purchase of the video teaching sessions is recommended for the best experience of this Bible study book. Second Kings 2:1–14 describes how God finally replaced Elijah with Elisha. While saying his goodbyes, Elijah sacrificed his oxen on a fire built with the oxen yoke, demonstrating that he would never return to his former life on the farm (1 Kings 19:21). He did ask for time to say goodbye to his family, which Elijah allowed, but he was no servant of the kingdom who signed up and then looked back (v. Part of the JesusWalk Bible Study Series.
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However, Elisha immediately left his life on the family farm to fulfill his calling. This 7-lesson e-mail Bible study examines the lessons for present-day disciples from Elijahs life and ministry, his spectaular successes and deep failures. Elisha was going to take Elijah’s place as the leading prophet in Israel, but not immediately. Passing by Elisha, Elijah threw his cloak on him, signifying the transfer of prophetic authority (v. First, let us look at 1 Kings 19:19–21, which describes God’s call of Elisha. The appointment of Elisha to succeed Elijah reveals this point. Yet, the maintenance and advance of God’s kingdom did not depend on Elijah, for it depends on no one but the Lord Himself. He would not abandon His covenant commitments as Israel did, but He would judge the people for their sin, just as He promised when He enacted the Mosaic covenant (1 Kings 17–2 Kings 1 see Deut. Time and again, he announced to the Israelites that although most of them had forgotten the Lord, the Lord had not forgotten them.
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These Bible studies offer you a fresh opportunity to engage with Scripture.Elijah played a critical role in the northern kingdom of Israel as it descended further into idolatry. As she engages the story of Elijah and his encounters with God, she guides us toward less awkward, more authentic prayer. Liz Ditty, an experienced spiritual director and retreat leader, invites groups and individuals to experience dozens of ways to pray alone and together. Whether you consider yourself a prayer warrior or prayer newbie (or even a prayer skeptic), you are invited to join this six-week Bible study experience. So God welcomes all our prayers and invites us to pray about everything-to entrust him with all things both big and small, joyful and enraging, and to pray fervently. Over and over again, we are reminded that God is both great and good, and that we are cared for and fully known by him. is a 1966 graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a former pastor of 28 years. Maybe you believe God is all-powerful and wise, but not attentive to your little corner of the world? Fortunately, the Bible tells us a different story. Hampton Keathley III Biblical Studies Foundation 1995. What we believe about prayer reflects what we believe about God.