Bible Study Notes: 2 Kings 6-7

Speaker

Unnamed pastor (Pastor Austin taught previous week on 2 Kings 6:1-7; Pastor Gary teaches next on remaining miracles)

Continuation of Elisha's miracles series; Elisha received double portion of Elijah's spirit (16 miracles vs. Elijah's 8).
Emphasis: God works supernaturally; apply to faith, unseen realm, mercy to enemies, sharing gospel.

Jordan River parted (2 Kings 2:13-14).
Jericho's water purified (2 Kings 2:19-22).
Widow's oil multiplied (2 Kings 4:1-7).
Widow's son raised (2 Kings 4:8-37).
Poisonous stew purified (2 Kings 4:38-41).
People's food multiplied (2 Kings 4:42-44).
Naaman healed of leprosy (2 Kings 5).
Gehazi given leprosy (2 Kings 5:20-27).
Axe head floats (2 Kings 6:1-7).
Servant sees angelic army (2 Kings 6:15-17).
Syrian army blinded (2 Kings 6:18).
Syrian army's sight restored (2 Kings 6:20).
Dead man revived via Elisha's bones (2 Kings 13:20-21).
Bears maul 42 youths (2 Kings 2:23-25).

Syrian king plans ambushes on Israel; Elisha warns King Jehoram, foiling plans.
Syrians surround Dothan (Joseph's pit site, Genesis 37:17) to capture Elisha.
Servant panics; Elisha: "Do not fear, those with us > those with them."
Elisha prays: servant sees mountain full of fiery horses/chariots protecting them.
Elisha prays: Syrians blinded; leads them 12 miles to Samaria; restores sight; feeds feast.
Principles:
- God present/working even unseen (open spiritual eyes).
- Let enemies see Lord/Jesus through mercy/grace (raiders never return).

Ben-Hadad besieges Samaria; extreme famine (donkey head $500; dove dung $30; cannibalism).
King Jehoram blames Elisha, sends to kill him; Elisha anticipates.
Elisha prophesies abundance tomorrow; doubting officer: "Even if God opens windows?"
- Elisha: "You will see but not eat."
Four lepers find deserted Syrian camp (God caused panic sounds of massive army).
Lepers eat/loot, then share news with city.