‘Understanding Elisha’s miracle of the poison and the provision’ (2 Kings 4:38-44)

In the text of 2 Kings 4:38-44, we find two miracles linked by the same topic – food. In the first, where the food was poisoned, Elisha’s miracle cure was found in the addition that he made to the food. In the second, where the food was insufficent, Elisha’s miracle was found in the multiplication of what was available. These two stories highlight the fact that Elisha was confirmed as the Lord’;s prophet before all Israel, but they also speak about the wayward relationship of Israel to God in 9th century BC. In chasing after idols such as Baal, the people were adding ‘death to the pot’ and coming up ‘unsatisfied’. This modern world calls us to keep on compromising the truth of God’s Word. To do so leads to danger. Not to do so will bring much blessing.

Full service

00:00 Welcome
Song: Crown Him With Many Crowns
00:19 Introduction
00:37 Prayer
05:14 Bible reading: 2 Kings 4:38-44
Song: There Is a Higher Throne
06:39 Kids’ Talk
Song: Old Black Crow
10:31 Bible reading: John 6:1-15
Song: O the Mercy of God
12:23 Sermon: 2 Kings 4:38-44
Song: O Christ in Thee
37:10 Closing