_A TRUE PATRIOT’S DEATH-BED_ ‘Now Elisha was fallen sick of the sickness of which he died.’ 2 Kings 13:14 Elisha, one of the greatest and gentlest of Israel’s prophets, a man of wider and more enduring influence than even his great predecessor, Elijah, had lain him down to die. His career had bee... [ Continue Reading ]
_HAND-TYING UNBELIEF_ ‘He smote thrice, and stayed.’ 2 Kings 13:18 Human perversity limits Divine favour. This incident teaches concerning prayer:— I. IMPORTUNITY IN SUPPLICATION IS ONE OF THE SUPREME ELEMENTS OF DEVOTION.—Let us understand now that Elisha is trying to teach this king to pray G... [ Continue Reading ]
_POSTHUMOUS INFLUENCE_ ‘When the man was let down, and touched the hones of Elisha, he revived, and stood upon his feet.’ 2 Kings 13:21 The miracle described in these verses—a man being revived by contact with another’s dry bones—is one that is being continually repeated. It takes place every day... [ Continue Reading ]