This prophet actively performed miracles and prophesized through the reign of four kings. Elisha, prophet amazing bible timeline with world history. Perhaps reverence held back those who consulted a great prophet from entering his presence comp. Going up elisha otiss trip to the top great idea series. Discuss ways they learn from parents and teachers and pick up their mantles. This picturebook biography gives a lively account of otis. For an outline of both 1 and 2 kings see introduction to 1 kings. In this study, we will begin in i kings 16 and go through ii kings. An introduction to the books of first and second kings. Elijah and elisha are two of the most wellknown prophets of israel.
Going up elisha otiss trip to the top by monica kulling. Explore the meaning of elishas request for a double portion of elijahs spirit. Elisha died, and they buried him in or near samaria. The dynasties that ruled the northern kingdom of israel. The reign of ahabs son, ahaziah, the new king of israel, is but a shorter echo his fathers. As elisha had addressed elijah, when he was quitting the earth 2 kings 2. Beloved heavenly father, the miracles of your prophet elijah were surpassed by elisha, and the miracles of elisha were surpassed by your supreme prophet, jesus christ. This email is in regards to praying between midnight and 3 a. The book of 2 kings is a sequel to the book of 1 kings.
Second kings records the kings of israel and judah until the destruction of the jerusalem temple and the babylonian exile in 587 bc. The book was divided into the two books of first kings and second kings in the historical books of the greek septuagint old testament, and continues as such in the latin vulgate and our christian old testament of the bible. Immediately download the elisha otis summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching elisha otis. Discuss the relationship between elijah and elisha teacherdisciple. Elisha teaches us lessons apostolic pentecostal church. The cast of characters in 2 kings is pretty sprawling, and theres no real protagonist or one hero, butif you had to pick oneelisha would probably be the top guy, given the number of chapters he appears in. Elisha graves otis august 3, 1811 april 8, 1861 was an american industrialist, founder of the otis elevator company, and inventor of a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails. Elijah is first introduced in 1 kings 17 as the prophet who predicted a threeyear drought in the land. First kings 19 describes the call of elisha as the mantle of elijah is cast upon his young student who will become his successor. What god did through elisha, he wants to do through all of us too. For possibly as long as 10 years, elijah keeps serving and teaching and carrying out gods will. Book of second kings overview insight for living ministries. Elisha graves otis was plagued by business failure and debt for the majority of his life. Sep 10, 20 no, elijah has plenty of ministry left in him.
Elisha serves quietly under the leadership of elijah until his time comes. Heavenly father, thank you for the beautiful story of naaman the syrian general, who was also a leper. After this he always broke his journey for a meal when he passed that way. In 722 bc, the powerful nation of assyria invaded the northern kingdom, scattering and taking captive the people of israel.
It was through elisha that god spared jehoshaphat and the kings of israel and edom, along with their armies. Claiming gods bear vengeance for your own life february 28, 2017 february 28, 2017 ethan nicolle 2 comments prayer, vengeance the brand new international bestseller the prayer of elisha from renowned pastor rev. We have noted several times throughout our study of prayer in the bible that we have a tendency to employ prayers of petition or intercession than other types of prayer praise, thanksgiving, praise, blessings, vow, and curses. The american manufacturer and inventor elisha graves otis was one of the inventors of the modern elevator and founded a company for their manufacture elisha otis was born near halifax, vt. Explore the meaning behind elijahs passing the mantle to elisha. This series on the life of elisha forms a sequel to the series, studies in the life of elijah. The next chapter of the old testament record 1 kings 19 shows the extent of these like passions. Introduction to the life of elisha doctrinal studies. Kings was broken into two books for convenience sake because of its length. He appears on the biblical timeline with world history during the 8th century bc. Both of these prophets had to minister in times of terrible national decay, and we can see, in moving from the ministry of elijah to that of elisha, a transition that took place in the history of israel.
The divided kingdoms of israel and judah the miracles of elisha previous kings 2 lessons list next. Although the lord has woken me many times to pray during those hours, i doubted elisha goodmans statement and wanted to do the 10 steps during those hours. The history of the prophet elisha william plaskett dothie. Elisha is one of a line of men whom god used to save his people. The american manufacturer and inventor elisha graves otis 18111861 was one of the inventors of the modern elevator and founded a company for their manufacture. It continues the story of the kings over the divided kingdom israel and judah. In much of the book of kings, elisha seems somewhat overshadowed by his powerful and illustrious master, elijah, but there can be no doubt that he was a great and mighty prophet nevertheless. If jeremiah did write much of kings, he could not have written this section, set in babylon, for he had been taken away to egypt years earlier. Elijah and elisha, arguably the two most prominent prophets of the old testament, embody gods spirit and live lives that loudly proclaim gods power over people, the elements, and situations. Sep 07, 2012 elisha was an important prophet that led the prophets of god during the turbulent time of the kings in israels history.
In the second chapter of two kings, elisha asks elijah for a doubleshare of his spirit before he flies away in gods whirlwind. We hear it from the lips of the servant of jehoram, as well as from the king of judahthe word of the lord is with elisha 2 kings 3. Elisha lesson 5 in character by character, series 2. It is an account of 29 kings 12 from the northern kingdom of israel and 17 from the southern kingdom of judah. Introduction to the prayers in 2 kings praying through.
Summary of the prayers in first kings praying through the bible. Naaman, standing outside of elishas house, was furious when he was greeted by a messenger instead of the prophet himself. The bible book of second kings takes up where the book of first kings leaves off. The outstanding lesson that we learn from elishas life is the importance of loyalty. In 2 kings 2, we have story of the translation of elijah which also begins the ministry of elisha.
Browse daily devotions with scripture passages from2 kings, from the today daily devotional library. This is the fourth book in tundras great idea series of biographies for. But then assyria suffered a stunning fall to the babylonians. Our study of elisha actually begins at the conclusion of elijahs ministry. Second kings also relates activities of the prophets elijah, elisha, and isaiah. While elishas ministry pronounced judgment on people, it also showed gods love, mercy, and tenderness toward those who served him.
Elisha otis, american inventor of the safety elevator. House of jeroboam 930909 jeroboam 930910 jeroboam of ephraim was chosen king by the northern 10 tribes. The book of 2 kings concludes with the final overthrow and deportation of the people of israel and judah to assyria and babylon, respectively. Elisha was a prophet to the northern kingdom of israel during the 9 th century bc 2 kgs 5. Page 116 and it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men. First kings is a book that can teach us about prayer in the good times, and prayer in difficult times. Please join me this sunday as we kickoff a new series called the prayers of elisha, and get ready to see your prayer life grow. Kulling gives lesserknown inventor elisha otis a lift in this latest entry into the great idea series. Highlights from the book of second kings watchtower online. Elisha otis biography, birth date, birth place and pictures.
Joash must have known the circumstances of elijahs departure, which had probably been entered before this in the book of the kings, and intended pointedly to allude to them. The spirit of elijah rested on elisha, and yet he is not conveyed to heaven in a fiery chariot as elijah was, but goes the common way of all flesh out of the world, and is visited with the visitation of all men. Elisha graves otis, a selftaught mechanic with multiple inventions to his credit, is best known for inventing a safety device for elevators that. Jun 08, 2014 through a careful reading of biblical scripture, the book unveils the spiritual truth of the word of god, which for most people today has lost its true purpose and meaning. Elisha otis is an atypical inventor when compared with others, such as thomas alva edison or silas mccormick. Second kings give us the opportunity to work on prayer in which we ask god for something. Kings, or in greek, was originally a book of the former prophets in hebrew scripture. The end of the elijah cycle and the beginning of elishas mission. Thank you that by gods grace, he was used to bring many souls to a knowledge of the goodness and grace of god, when he believed the word of his little servant girl, obeyed the instruction of elisha the prophet and trusted the god of abraham, isaac and jacob to heal him.
A descendant of a james otis who immigrated from england to new england in 1631, the. Elisha is a perfect guy for us average joes to learn more about the power of prayer. They both served in the northern kingdom of israel. Second kings features many unique events and people. I am presently reading elisha goodmans prayer cookbook for busy people. Josephus limitation of the hebrew canon to twentyfour books seems to verify a unified kings. Second kings continues the history of the divided kingdom, picking up the story around 853 bc. Through these final stories of first kings, there are no prayers. The only other prayer in second kings is a vow by king benhadad of aram to kill the prophet elisha 6. Devotions with scripture from 2 kings today daily devotional.
Rick jamison warrendollsteen brings two kings to life by claiming the inspirational bear curse of the great. His success has been misrepresented in most books and histories written about him. Elisha otis was born near halifax, vermont, where his father was for many years a justice of the peace and a state legislator. Nov 30, 2009 prayer cookbook for busy people book 2. Elisha graves otis august 3, 1811 april 8, 1861 was an american industrialist, founder of the otis elevator company, and inventor of a safety device that. Barnums traveling worlds fair in new york, otis rode up in an elevator and then slashed. As an extension to last weeks lesson on elijah, this week our focus is on his protege. In fact, we dont come across elishas name again until 2 kings 2. This lesson explores the life and inventions of american engineer elisha otis, known for his innovative contributions to safety and automation. The second book of kings kings, or in greek, was originally a book of the former prophets in hebrew scripture. Elisha teaches us lessons is the second part in our profiles on prophets series.
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