Elisha the prophet lived in the era when God’s people were divided into the northern kingdom (Israel) and southern kingdom (Judah). Elisha, like his mentor Elijah before him, was a prophet to Israel which had largely exchanged worshiping God for idol worship. In this passage, God continues to watch out for his wayward people by passing warnings through Elisha to the king of Israel. God also continues to pursue individuals such as the young man in this account.

The book of Deuteronomy represents the final instructions God passed through Moses to the people God has delivered from slavery in Egypt, sustained through 40 years in the wilderness and prepared to enter the promised land of Canaan. Nearly all of those who would enter the Promised Land were the children of the people who left Egypt. Even Moses who has led the people for 40 years will not set foot in Canaan. God’s timeless guidance regarding preparing our children’s children takes a special significance in that light.

The book of Deuteronomy represents the final instructions God passed through Moses to the people God has delivered from slavery in Egypt, sustained through 40 years in the wilderness and prepared to enter the promised land of Canaan. Nearly all of those who would enter the Promised Land were the children of the people who left Egypt. Even Moses who has led the people for 40 years will not set foot in Canaan. God’s timeless guidance regarding preparing our children’s children takes a special significance in that light.

The book of Deuteronomy represents the final instructions God passed through Moses to the people God has delivered from slavery in Egypt, sustained through 40 years in the wilderness and prepared to enter the promised land of Canaan. Nearly all of those who would enter the Promised Land were the children of the people who left Egypt. Even Moses who has led the people for 40 years will not set foot in Canaan. God’s timeless guidance regarding preparing our children’s children takes a special significance in that light.

The book of Deuteronomy represents the final instructions God passed through Moses to the people God has delivered from slavery in Egypt, sustained through 40 years in the wilderness and prepared to enter the promised land of Canaan. Nearly all of those who would enter the Promised Land were the children of the people who left Egypt. Even Moses who has led the people for 40 years will not set foot in Canaan. God’s timeless guidance regarding preparing our children’s children takes a special significance in that light.

Weekly sermons from University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Biblical teaching centered on Jesus Christ, Scripture, faith, discipleship, spiritual growth, worship, and Christian living.

Weekly sermons from University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Biblical teaching centered on Jesus Christ, Scripture, faith, discipleship, spiritual growth, worship, and Christian living.

Weekly sermons from University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Biblical teaching centered on Jesus Christ, Scripture, faith, discipleship, spiritual growth, worship, and Christian living.

Weekly sermons from University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Biblical teaching centered on Jesus Christ, Scripture, faith, discipleship, spiritual growth, worship, and Christian living.

Weekly sermons from University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Biblical teaching centered on Jesus Christ, Scripture, faith, discipleship, spiritual growth, worship, and Christian living.