‘Understanding Elisha and the resurrection at Shunem’ (2 Kings 4:8-37)

The miracle in the story recorded for us in 2 Kings 4:8-37 is probably one of the greatest ever done through the prophet Elisha. After establishing a strong friendship with this couple from Shunem, the prophet was confronted with the unexpected death of their young son – a son that he had prophesied would be born to them. When the news reached him of the boy’s death and after his staff in the hands of Gehazi had failed to revive him, Elisha stretched himself out on the boy – hands to hands, face to face – and the boy lived again. The story is complete with many lessons – perhaps the greatest of all the pointer once again to Jesus and the fundamental nature of faith – clinging to the feet of the One who alone can raise the dead!

Full service

00:00 Welcome
Song: I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
00:20 Introduction
00:40 Prayer
05:04 Bible reading: 2 Kings 4:8-37
Song: Beautiful Saviour
11:06 Kids’ Talk
Song: Remember the Lord
15:34 Bible reading: Mark 5:21-43
Song: My Worth Is Not in What I Own
19:36 Sermon: 1 Kings 4:8-37
Song: Have Thine Own Way
43:22 Closing