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2 Kings 2:1

(1) The Christian's work is finished before his removal, just as Elijah's was. The Elijahs are removed that the Elishas may take their place. (2) The Christian at death, like Elijah in his translation, is removed from the scene of labour to the scene of recompense.

I. Notice the wonderful composure of the prophet in the immediate prospect of such a momentous and glorious change.

II. Another noticeable thing about Elijah is his desire to pass away without the presence of others.

III. A third noticeable thing in the prophet is his visit to the scene of his works.

Application: How important that our work should be such as will bear inspection on the eve of death and when the light of eternity is falling upon it.

W. Landels, Contemporary Pulpit,vol. iv., p. 108 (see also Christian World Pulpit,vol. i., p. 129).

References: 2 Kings 2:1. J. R. Macduff, The Prophet of Fire,p. 283. 2 Kings 2:1. A. Edersheim, Elisha the Prophet,p. 12. 2 Kings 2:1. Parker, Fountain,Sept. 9th, 1880. 2 Kings 2:1. Preacher's Monthly,vol. ii., p. 176; Parker, vol. viii., p. 80.