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2 Kings 2:1-15
Introduction:
Elijah has had a long and effective ministry.
He has seen God do amazing things and been used by God to make a huge difference in the world of his day.
God has used Elijah to get the attention of the nation of Israel with a 3 1/2 year drought.
God has used Elijah to effect a revival by defeating the prophets of Baal and Asherah.
God has brought to an end the wicked dynasty of Ahab and Jezebel.
A successor to the remarkable prophetic ministry of Elijah has been anointed and discipled.
It is now time for the aged servant of God to move from this life into eternity… the ultimate retirement plan!
It is now time for Elisha to make some critical choices.
What kind of job has Elijah done in training his young apprentice?
In our text, we see that Elisha exemplifies...
I- A REAL COMMITMENT TO GOD’S CALL.
(2 Kings 2:1-6).
A- Recognize that God is about to do something extraordinary (2 Kings 2:1).
1- Mighty works are His specialty.
a. God had defeated Ahab, Jezebel, and 850 false prophets
b.
God had twice defeated the superior forces of the Assyrians with a small group of Israelites.
c. God was about to take Elijah to heaven without dying.
Only Enoch, before him, had done so.
2- God wants to do great things today.
a. Save souls and change lives- He has not ceased doing so.
*Modern day Illustrations of God's power
b.
Grant a fresh anointing to His people.
* Like David (2 Samuel 2:4; 5:3; Psalm 92:10)
* The Early church was granted fresh fillings of the Spirit (Acts 2, 4, 13).
B- Refuse to stop short of full commitment (2 Kings 2:2-6)
1- Do not give up until God acts.
2- We are to pray intensely for God to do His work (Luke 18:1-8).
* Early Believers did (Acts 1:14; 2:1; 4:24)
* Illustration:
II- A BOLD REQUEST FOR GOD’S POWER.
(2 Kings 2:7-10).
A- An open-ended question (2 Kings 2:9).
1- What do you want God to do that only He can do?
a- Elisha wanted a double portion of God's power.
b- Blind Bartimaeus healed (Mark 10:50-52)
c- Lepers healed (Luke 17:11-19)
B- A positive promise (2 Kings 2:10).
1- If you are willing to get serious with God, He will get serious with you (1 John 5:14-15).
a- Salvation (Romans 10:13)
b- Set you free from enslaving sin (John 8:36).
c- Grant real revival (2 Chronicles 7:14).
III- A READINESS TO EXPERIENCE TO GOD’S PRESENCE.
(2 Kings 2:11-15)
A- Focus your whole life on what is most important.
(2 Kings 2:11-12).
1- Divided loyalties and divided attention will result in loss.
B- Receive His power (2 Kings 2:13-15).
1- God fulfills His promises.
a- He did so with Elisha:
* Parted the water (2 Kings 2:14-15)
* Made poisonous waters good (2 Kings 2:18-25)
* Miraculously provided for the widow (2 Kings 4:1- 7)
* Raised the dead (2 Kings 4:8-37)
Conclusion:
A- Hymn:
“Revive Us Again"
We praise Thee, O God!
For the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus Who died,
And is now gone above.
We praise Thee, O God!
For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior,
And scattered our night.
All glory and praise
To the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins,
And hath cleansed every stain.
All glory and praise
To the God of all grace,
Who hast brought us, and sought us,
And guided our ways.
Revive us again;
Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above.
Refrain
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah!
Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.
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