1. First Reading 1 Kings 19 verses Can be Found on Page (Old Testament Section of the Good News Bible)

2. Second Reading 2 Kings 4 verses 1-7 Can be Found on Page (Old Testament Section of the Good News Bible)

4. Elisha “God is Salvation”

5. Elisha Where did he come from? How did he become a prophet?
How did he learn his trade?
How was God able to use him?

6. Elisha Where did he come from?
Elisha lived in a town/village called Abel Meholah
Elisha worked on his father’s farm

7. Elisha How did he become a prophet?
Elijah was told by God to anoint Elisha as his successor.

8. Elijah put his cloak on Elisha to symbolise this
How did he become a prophet?
Elijah put his cloak on Elisha to symbolise this

9. Elisha Showed his commitment He left his oxen Ran after Elijah
Said his goodbyes
Provided a feast
Burnt his bridges

10. Point to ponder To follow Jesus can mean turning away from the past, and a big step of faith

11. Elisha How did he learn his trade?
Elisha spent time with Elijah gaining experience with the older prophet

12. Point to ponder Those with experience of following Jesus can have valuable knowledge to draw on.

13. Elisha How did he learn his trade? They come to the River Jordan
The time comes for Elijah to be taken.
They come to the River Jordan

14. Elisha
Elijah leaves Elisha

15. He strikes the water with Elijah’s cloak - and prays
Elisha
When 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

16. Point to ponder God wants us to be determined to receive the blessings He has for us, and not to settle for second best.

17. How was God able to use him?
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

18. Elisha A Widow’s troubles Owed Money Her Sons threatened with slavery!
How was God able to use him?
A Widow’s troubles
No food
Owed Money
Her Sons threatened with slavery!

19. How was God able to use him?
Elisha
How was God able to use him?
A Widow’s troubles
What do you have at home?
Only a small jar of oil

20. Borrow as many jars as you can and pour out the oil
Elisha
A Widow’s troubles
Borrow as many jars as you can and pour out the oil

21. Elisha A Widow’s troubles How was God able to use him? Thank you
Sell the oil, pay off your debts, & live off the rest.

22. Point to ponder There are times when we need to seek help from God and His people

23. Point to ponder God can use even the smallest things if we offer it to him.

24. Point to ponder Remember those who in today’s world are forced to sell their children into slavery

25. Point to ponder Pray for them Support those who seek to help them.

26. Point to ponder What God can do for us could be limited by the amount we are prepared to offer Him

27. Point to ponder God is able! Even when the situation seems hopeless!