From Elijah to Elisha 3 (Becoming a Son)

12/29/2017

Preacher: Dr. Mensa Otabil

Bible Reading:

Deut 21:15-17
The inheritance goes to the son who is qualified not just the one who is loved.

 

2 Kings 2:9-15

1. Elisha's Petition: "a double portion of your spirit"

Your spirit:

• Capacity: ability to receive and contain
• Passion: motivation and driving force.
• Grace: God's enablement and favour.

2. Elisha's pursuit: 'if you see me go'

• He had to keep his focus on Elijah
• He had to recognize Elijah's elevation

3. Elisha's passion: 'my father, my father'

• He craved for relationship till the end.
• He understood that the fullness o Elijah's ministry.

4. Elisha's preference: 'took,...his own clothes....tore them'

• He cast aside his identity 

5. Elisha's promotion: he took the mantle of Elijah

• He received transference from Elijah
• Stepped into Elijah's office.
• Elisha's power: 'where is the God of Elijah?'
• He connected  

7. Elisha's proof: 'the spirit of Elijah rests on Elishah'

• God  lead wiyb Elisha as
• He was with Elijah.
• Elisha started his ministry where Elijah ended