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4. Garments of Grace Contents 1. In the Loom of Heaven 2. From Exalted to Cast Down 3. A Garment of Innocence 4. The Coat of Different Colors 5. The Priestly Garments of Grace 6. Elijah’s ang Elisha’s Mantle 7. In the Shadow of His Wings 8. Garments of Splendor 9. A Brand Plucked From Fire 10. The Prodigal’s New Clothes 11. The Wedding Garment 12. More Clothing Imagery 13. Clothed in Christ

5. Garments of Grace Our Goal {169}

6. Garments of Grace Lesson 6, May 7 Garments of Grace Lesson 6, May 7 Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle

7. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle Key Text

8. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle Initial Words {171} An example of Elijah’s prominence is found in the Gospel of Matthew, when Peter says that some had thought Jesus Himself was Elijah.

9. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle Quick Look 1. A Mantle to Cover Face (1 Kings 19:12, 13) 2. A Mantle to Call One (1 Kings 19:19) 3. A Mantle to Cross Over (2 Kings 2:8, 14)

10. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle 1. A Mantle to Cover Face

11. “A Still Small Voice” {232}

12. 1.A Mantle to Cover Face “A Still Small Voice” {232} What Elijah needed to learn was that, mighty and moving though these forces be, they do not of themselves portray a true picture of the Spirit of God. Elijah heard the voice of the Lord in a quiet and subtle way, telling him what to do, and it was this voice that he obeyed.

13. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle 2. A Mantle to Call One

14. The Change of Garments {234}

15. 2. A Mantle to Call One The Change of Garments {234} “As Elijah, divinely directed in seeking a successor, passed the field…he cast upon the young man’s shoulders the mantle of consecration. … And now the Spirit of God impressed Elisha’s heart as to the meaning of the prophet’s act. To him it was the signal that God had called him to be the successor of Elijah.” Prophets and Kings 219, 220.

16. When Elijah first put his mantle on farmer Elisha, both men knew that this act symbolized a calling to work for God (though Elisha must have given it back to Elijah at some point). Elisha now had this special garment in his own possession, signifying that he must carry on the responsibilities of leadership as Elijah had done. 2. A Mantle to Call One The Taking of Elijah {238}

17. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle 3. A Mantle to Cross Over

18. The Cloak {240}

19. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle Final Words {242}

20. Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle Presentation Record 1. CVAH Ch 07 May 11