2 Kings 4:1-2 There is the old saying, “Desperate times call for desperate measures.” Although this phrase dates to roughly 400 BC, as an adage, its relevance remains. This chapter tells of five miracles performed by Elisha. The first miracle begins with the story of the widow who has lost her husband. We know little of him other than she appeals to Elisha and proclaims the reverence he had for th...  Read More

Week 9Main Point and Overview:    There are moments in life that are going to define our potential in Christ. These moments tend to be linked to the level of faith that we are willing to embrace. The very essence of Christianity is faith. The New Testament is abundantly clear that we are saved through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) and that we cannot “please God” without faith (Hebrews 11:6). The truth o...  Read More

Ephesians 5:15-16 Research shows we make 35,000 decisions A DAY. From what time we’ll wake up in the morning, what we’ll wear, to what we’ll eat each day, and every little thing in between. We make decisions without realizing we’re even making decisions! If you’re indecisive like me, you probably have to look up the menu before you go to a restaurant. With so many choices, I have to be prepared! I...  Read More

Luke 1:17 & Malachi 4:5-6 Malachi 4:5–6 declares, “See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes.” Centuries later, Luke 1:17 describes John the Baptist as one who would go before the Lord “in the spirit and power of Elijah.” These passages remind us that God raises up people who are willing to stand boldly for truth, call hearts back to Him, and p...  Read More

2 Kings 2:11-15 We witness here one of the most dramatic transitions in Scripture. As Elijah and Elisha are walking together, a chariot of fire and horses of fire suddenly separate them, and Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. In an instant, Elisha’s mentor, spiritual father, and protector is gone.Faced with this sudden loss, Elisha does not sink into despair or shrink back in fear. Inste...  Read More

2 Kings 2:7-10 Elijah’s mentorship of Elisha has borne fruit in the steadfastness of Elisha. After crossing the Jordan, Elijah asks Elisha a very important question. A question similar to when God offered Solomon anything his heart desired. Elijah asks Elisha, “what shall I do for you, before I am taken from you?” Elisha’s answer is like Solomon's in that they both wanted not worldly things but kn...  Read More