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Activity 3.2 kingdom. The name Elisha means “My
God is salvation.” He was the then
Use a library and internet sources to read contemporary and successor of Elijah.
about a drought in Israel as a judgment As an important follower of Elijah,
for idolatry as declared by Elijah.
Elisha inherited his spirit and shadow
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and was considered the one who carried
Excise 3.2
the battle of Elijah against Paganism.
1. Elijah’s encounter with Ahab and
the prophets of Baal was a bold Elisha worked during the reign of kings
stand against false gods. What does Jehoshaphat of Judah (873-843 BCE)
this event teach us about the courage and Jehoram (Joram) of Israel (849-
to stand alone against widespread 842 BCE). He confronted the Kings of
beliefs or practices? Israel and involved himself in political

2. Elisha’s instructions to Naaman to affairs as he had a greater influence on
wash in the Jordan River for healing the Kings. The name of Prophet Elisha
required humility and obedience. was considered the medicine in the cries
How does this story illustrate of the Israelites due to the answers given
the connection between courage, by his miracles that helped the people of
decision making, and humility? his time, like healing the sick and raising
the dead.
3. Compare and contrast what
happened in Israel in the reign of The concept of courage in the ministry
King Ahaziah at the time of Prophet of Prophet Elisha
Elijah and what is happening today Elisha confronted the king of Samaria (2
in many countries. Kings 6:11-23). Prophet Elisha received

4. Elisha predicted the end of a a death threat from the King. Still,
devastating siege, which seemed Elisha responded courageously by using
impossible by then. What does this a prophecy from God that good quality
teach us about making decisions food would be available for a shekel by
based on faith rather than current tomorrow. This was when the prices of
circumstances? all types of food were high. Here, Elisha
told the Samarian king that God is able
and is not a man (2 Kings 7:1-2).
The story of Prophet Elisha (2 Kings
2:15- 13:25)
Prophet Elisha was a prophet who In times of problems, Elisha never
performed extraordinary miracles. boasted that he was a wonderful man in
He was the prophet in the Northern the world. He called the Lord to see what
was going on and act accordingly. For

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