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2 Kings 13:14-21 Elisha was a tremendous prophet.  He was not great because of who he was but who God is.  Do we live our lives with the same awareness, or are we prone to come up short when it comes to exercising faith in God?

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Speaker:  Chris Ross We’ve all been tempted to give up and shrink back in our spiritual life at times. We all experience spiritual apathy. How do we finish strong and give our all to God and the spiritual fight before us? Elisha’s last moments give us both a warning and an example to follow to run our race well and finish strong.

2 Kings 13:14-21

Not only is this passage extremely violent and bloody, it is carried out at God’s command. The Bible is clear that God will judge evil, but is He just in doing so? The cross is the place where His love and justice meet (also violent and bloody), where God took injustice upon Himself so that we could receive salvation.

2 Kings 9:1-37 It is difficult to believe in and trust a loving God when there is so much evil in the world, especially if we believe that He is responsible for it. And it is also tempting to take matters into our own hands by seeking revenge when evil things happen. But when we understand God’s justice, and how that is fully displayed at the cross, it is possible to fully trust Him.

Do you truly want God’s will for your life? Most of us would say “Yes!” But before you answer, consider that God’s will doesn’t often follow our plan or agenda. Today’s passage vividly proves that out. But even through imperfect and even sinful circumstances, God’s will remains just and right. And when we consider God’s kindness, judgement, and faith...

2 Kings 8:1-29 People are different and we all have our own ideas and preferences; some people cook with olive oil, others with butter, and yet there are some that we’d prefer they didn’t cook at all! The problem comes when we talk about things that truly matter. Some hold very vague concepts about God, while others would show their teeth when defending their agnosticism, but in the fi...

2 Kings 8:1-29 Opinions abound as to God's character: Gullible deity...Domineering tyrant...Loving father...Impotent potentate?  Often, the best way you can really get to know a person is to watch them in action...and that's what we'll do as four stories reveal to us the true nature of the God we serve!

In some cultures, it is unthinkable to die for someone else, but that’s exactly what Jesus did for us. He died on the cross so that we may live. And it’s not like we were the nicest people towards God; we rebelled against His Word, we lied, we cheated, we worshipped other gods… but He still took our place before the judgement throne of God so that we would have life. Scripture:...

2 Kings 6:24-7:20 What would happen if you gave into every temptation and embraced sin at every turn? In short, death. Samaria’s dire situation in 2 Kings 6 offers us a portrayal of a nation continually living in opposition to God and the repercussions of living in such a way. It’s a horrendous, atrocious situation. But while sin has deadly consequences, God is still able to bring supe...

2 Kings 6:24-7:20 The reality of sin is ugly.  As we continue the series in the life of Elisha we are given a snapshot into how ugly sin can really get.  And yet, even as we see the horror of what sin can cause, we also see the beauty of what God can do.  God saves his people out of their sin and he calls us to trust his promises and share this good news.

2 Kings 6:24-7:20 Desperate times call for desperate measures, but how far is too far? And what do we do when we are so far down the road of self-indulgence and disregard for God? As sinners, we need divine deliverance from the mess our sin has created, but thankfully liberation is never far off. Simply humble yourselves before a holy God and be amazed at His provision of freedom for His children.

How is your vision? Some reply 20/20 or something related to the measurement of our physical eyesight. Sometimes seeing certainly impacts our attitude or beliefs. But how is your spiritual vision? The view we have of ourselves within a set of values or beliefs, directs the convictions with which we conduct ourselves in the world. God desires our faith to instruct our spiritual vision; how we view...

2 Kings 6:1-23 Have you ever thought that a particular need in your life was too little to trouble God with? Have you ever thought a specific dilemma was too great for God to intervene in? 2 Kings 6:1-23 reminds us that God cares about both the little details and the large things in our lives, and that he longs to intervene as we come to him in prayer.

2 Kings 6:1-23 How often do you pray?  We tend to think that we should only pray about things when it is important.  That we can only “bother” God when it is a big deal, yet God tells us to come to God with everything, from the least to the greatest.  That is exactly what we see in the life of Elisha and with good reason, because God is sovereign and because he is mercif...

If you could customize the events and details of your life, would you? If you could pick and choose and script the circumstances of your life to match WHATEVER you wanted, would you take that opportunity? Today’s passage tells the story of two lepers who to varying degrees and outcomes tried to script their own destiny. But in the end, God shows both why He alone should be left to map out ou...

1 Peter 1:1-9 This is only a bird's- eye view of the pilgrimage from earth to heaven! If you're not already on this exciting journey I invite you to “get on board!”

2 King 5:1-27 Measures of Faith and Responses to Grace.

We’ve all seen our share of reruns and prequels and the Bible has a number of them as well. Some of this text sounds a lot like the ministry of Elijah, the prophet who preceded Elisha. But some of it sounds a lot like the ministry of Jesus, the one who would come after Elisha and not only provide for the needy, multiply food for the hungry, and raise the dead to life, but would do so as the...

2 kings 4:1-44 In our fast paced world it is easy to forget some basic attributes of God.  In this passage concerning the prophet Elisha, we are reminded of three great truths.

2 Kings 4:1-44 How do you deal with hardship in your life? When there is hurt, unfulfilled needs, unreachable desires, do you trust God? This chapter in the life of Elisha will help us see a God who cares and reaches out to us. The challenge is identifying God’s call and following it instead of following our own human devices. Let’s look into what God did through Elisha and what He is...

2 Kings 4:1-44 Elisha’s ministry is marked by numerous miracles that God performs throughout his ministry.  However, the miracles are never intended to show us how amazing Elisha is, but how gracious God is as he takes care of his people.  They show us the character of God and ultimately a picture of what Jesus is going to do. 

In the face of a challenging rebellion the consequences and causes of Jeroham's Idolatry are brought to light. He is so blinded by it that he overestimates the challenge in front of him and underestimates the challenge within him. 

2 Kings 3:1-27 People mess things up – all the time. This passage is a great reminder that God, in His mercy, works in our dysfunction – and downright evil – to display His unlimited power, provision and grace … pointing to the one who came to save us: Jesus!  

2 Kings 3:1-27 An alliance of three kings against one. “What could go wrong?” you ask? Everything! In 2 Kings 3 we read about the futility of the plans of man when strategized apart from God. Despite not having sought the LORD’s direction, God demonstrates both his power and grace and miraculously delivers these nations. Through this story we learn about our constant need for God...