First Reading

1 Kings 19 verses 19-21Can be Found on

Page 361

(Old Testament Section of the Good News Bible)

Second Reading

2 Kings 4 verses 1-7Can be Found on

Page 370

(Old Testament Section of the Good News Bible)

Elisha

“God is

Salvation”

ElishaWhere did he come from?How did he become a prophet?How did he learn his trade?How was God able to use him?

ElishaWhere did he come from?

Elisha lived in a town/village called

Abel Meholah

Elisha worked on his father’s farm

ElishaHow did he become a prophet?

Elijah was told by God

to anoint Elisha as his successor.

Elisha How did he become a prophet?

Elijah put his cloak on Elisha

to symbolise

this

Elisha Showed his commitment

He left his oxen

Ran after Elijah

Said his goodbyes

Provided a feast

Burnt his bridges

Point to ponder

To follow Jesus can mean turning away from the past, and a

big step of faith

Elisha How did he learn his trade?

Elisha spent time with Elijah

gaining experience with

the older prophet

Point to ponder

Those with experience of following Jesus can

have valuable knowledge to draw on.

Elisha How did he learn his trade?

The time comes for Elijah to be

taken.

They come to the River Jordan

Elisha Elijah leaves Elisha

ElishaWhen Elisha returns to the River Jordan he is alone

The river seems wider now. How will he get across?

He strikes the water with Elijah’s cloak - and prays

Point to ponder

God wants us to be determined to receive the blessings He has

for us, and not to settle for second best.

Elisha How was God able to use

him?To prophesy to and

challenge Kings

To intervene and bring victory from probable

defeat

To perform miracles for individuals and communities

Elisha How was God able to use him?

A Widow’s troubles

No food

Owed Money

Her Sons threatened

with slavery!

Elisha How was God able to use him?

A Widow’s troublesWhat do you

have at home?

Only a small jar of oil

ElishaBorrow as many jars as you can

and pour

out the oil

A Widow’s troubles

Elisha How was God able to use him?

A Widow’s troubles

Sell the oil, pay off your debts, & live off the rest.

Thank you

Point to ponder

There are times when we need to seek help

from God and His people

Point to ponder

God can use even the smallest things if we

offer it to him.

Point to ponder

Remember those who in today’s world are forced to sell their

children into slavery

Point to ponder

Pray for them

Support those who seek to help them.

Point to ponder

What God can do for us could be limited by

the amount we are prepared to offer Him

Point to ponder

God is able!

Even when the situation seems

hopeless!