The Gospel According to Elijah and Elisha

Rev. Chip Vining

“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets,

He explained to them what was said

in all the Scriptures concerning Himself.”

(Luke 24:27)

Christians tend to be unfamiliar with much of the Old Testament and find that which they are familiar disturbing.  Many find the Old Testament less relevant to their lives than the New Testament.  Yet, the Old Testament is full of characters with whom we can identify.  Their temptations and failures set up warning signs while their courage and faithfulness set us examples to follow.  Their stories display life principles, but even more, they reveal to us God’s character – what he is like and what he has done.  The purpose of this sermon series is not merely to recount the Elijah and Elisha narratives, but also to see how they point to Christ and our faith in him.

Sep 12  Yahweh:  Our Provider (1 Kings 17:1-24)      [Communion Sunday]

Sep 19  Yahweh:  Our Living God (1 Kings 18:1-46)

Sep 26  Yahweh:  Our Gentle Guide (1 Kings 19:1-21)

Oct 3   Yahweh:  Our Merciful and Just God (1 Kings 21:1-29; 2 Kings 1:1-18)

Oct 10  Yahweh:  Our Captain (2 Kings 2:1-25)

Oct 17  Yahweh:  Our Kinsman Redeemer (2 Kings 4:1-37)

Oct 24  Yahweh:  Our Miracle Worker (2 Kings 4:38 – 5:27)

Oct 31  Yahweh:  Our Sovereign (2 Kings 6:1-23)

Nov 7   Yahweh:  Our Holy God (2 Kings 6:24 – 7:2; 8:1-6) [Communion Sunday]

Nov 14  Yahweh:  Our Victor (2 Kings 13:10-25)