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Elijah and Elisha. by Student Name. Two Great Prophets. Main Sources. Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Dictionary . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995. Life Application Bible. Wheaton: Tyndale House, Inc., 1988.
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Elijah and Elisha by Student Name Two Great Prophets
Main Sources Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995. Life Application Bible. Wheaton: Tyndale House, Inc., 1988. Price, Ph.d., Paula A. "452.Elijah." The Prophet's Dictionary. New Kensington: Whitaker House, 1999.
Elijah 1 • 9th century B.C. Jewish prophet • “the LORD is my God.” • First prophet that God sent to the Jewish nations • Mentor, teacher, and master to Elisha • Greatly impacted the faiths back thenandnow
His Mission • Northern part of Israel • During the reign of Ahab & Jezebel • Bring God’s word to the Jewish nation, to turn their hearts back to God • Campaigned for complete loyalty to Israel’s covenant with God • Conflict with Ahab and Jezebel2 3
His Achievements 6 3 • Radically spoke God’s word • Performed many miracles • Wiped out Jezebel’s 850 false prophets of Baal • Prophesizing, predicting of future events – all accurate4 5
Elijah DID NOT DIE! His Life and Departure 9 • Often isolated because of his beliefs7 • Endangered life due to opposition8 • “…suddenly a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire, and separated the two of them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven” (2 Kings 2:11).
Elisha • “my God saves”10 • Faithful follower of Elijah • Received double portion of Elijah’s spirit at his ascension • Carried on ministry11 • Trusted advisor of Kings12 13
His Ministry • 850-800 B.C.14 • Care of the people of Israel by revealing God’s nature • Performed miracles15 • Reached out to the poor and oppressed16 17
Impression on Today 20 • Greatly revered • In the Jewish tradition… • “Chair of Elijah” present at circumcision of a male child • “Cup of Elijah” at Seder supper18 • Expected return as a “herald” of the Messiah before His coming19
Works Cited 1Elijah's Victory. Mt. Carmel. BiblePlaces.com. 17 Sept. 2006 <http://www.bibleplaces.com/mtcarmel.htm>. 2Price, Ph.d., Paula A. "452.Elijah." The Prophet's Dictionary. New Kensington: Whitaker House, 1999. 3Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. "Elijah." Def. 2. Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995. 4TedFillhart.org. Ted Fillhart Ministries. 17 Sept. 2006 <http://www.tedfillhart.org/images/NEW%20HEART.jpg>. 5Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. “Elijah.” Def. 2. 392-394. 6Icons Explained. 17 Sept. 2006 <http://www.iconsexplained.com/iec/ lib/02228_prophet_elijah_kangelakis_500.jpg>. 7 “Elijah.” Life Application Bible. Wheaton: Tyndale House, Inc., 1988. 8Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. “Elijah.” Def. 2. 394. 9Crossmap Christian Clip Art - Painting. Crossmap Clip Art. 17 Sept. 2006 <clipart.crossmap.com/image/1365570542.htm>.
Works Cited (Cont’d) 10Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. “Elisha.” 395. 11“Elisha.” Life Application Bible. 625. 12Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. “Elisha.” 395-397. 13Footsteps. 17 Sept. 2006 <Crossmap Christian Clip Art - Painting. Crossmap Clip Art. 17 Sept. 2006 .>. 14Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. “Elisha.” 395. 15“Elisha.” Life Application Bible. 625. 16Youngblood, Ronald F., ed. “Elisha.” 395-397. 17Holy Prophet Elisha. ComeandSeeIcons.com. 17 Sept. 2006 <www.comeandseeicons.com/ynk22.htm>. 18Cohen, Mortimer J. “Elijah.” The New Book of Knowledge. 2006. Grolier Online. 11 Sep. 2006 <http://nbk.grolier.com/cgi-bin/article?assetid=a2009060-h>. 19Coats, George W. “Elijah.” Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. 2006. Grolier Online. 11 Sep. 2006 <http://gme.grolier.com/cgi-bin/article?assetid=0095770-0>. 20Rocky Bayou Christian School. 17 Sept. 2006 <Holy Prophet Elisha. ComeandSeeIcons.com>.
