Let’s open our Bibles to 1 Kings 19:15-17,19-21

2 Kings 2:11-13 “. . . Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. And Elisha saw it, and he cried out, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!” So he saw him no more. And he took hold of his own clothes and tore them into two pieces. He also took up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him . . ..”

Mentoring - “to help and give advice to someone who has less experience than you . . ..” (Cambridge Dictionary)

2 Timothy 2:2 “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”

The Value

The Value Individual growth

Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”

1 Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

The Value Strengthen the church

Ephesians 4:11–14 “. . . for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry . . . that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine . . ..”

The Value Strong Ties to Strong Christians

Colossians 4:17 “And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

The Value Strong Ties to Strong Christians

The Value

The Value The Why & How

The Why & How Develops Character

Proverbs 13:20 “He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.”

The Why & How Passively

Philippians 3:17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.”

1 Timothy 4:12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

John 13:15 “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.”

The Why & How Actively

The Why & How Actively Elijah & Elisha 1 Kings 19:19-21

The Why & How Actively Jethro & Moses Exodus 18:14, 20, 24 Exodus 18:14 (NKJV) 14 So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?” Exodus 18:20 (NKJV) 20 And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. Exodus 18:24 (NKJV) 24 So Moses heeded the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. Jethro & Moses Exodus 18:14, 20, 24

The Why & How Actively Moses & Joshua Deut.3:28 Deuteronomy 3:28 (NKJV) 28 But command Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you will see.’ Moses & Joshua Deut.3:28

The Why & How Actively Naomi & Ruth Ruth 1:16-17

Ruth 1:16-17 “. . . For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, And there will I be buried. . ..”’

The Why & How Actively Jesus & the Apostles Mark 3:13-15; Matt.28:19-20

The Value The Why & How

The Value The Why & How Who?

Who? Everyone

Who? New Converts

1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”

Who? Elders

Who? Preachers

Who? Newly Weds

Who? Newly Weds “I must be the spouse God commands me to be regardless of what my spouse does!”

Who? Weak in the Faith

1 Thessalonians 5:14 “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.”

Elijah - “Passing the Mantle” What value! What it’s about? Where is it needed? “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2

God’s Part In Our Salvation Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God” u

God’s Part In Our Salvation Man’s Part In Salvation Hear God’s Word Romans 10:17 u

God’s Part In Our Salvation Man’s Part In Salvation Hear God’s Word Romans 10:17 Believe Jesus as Christ John 3:16 u

God’s Part In Our Salvation Man’s Part In Salvation Hear God’s Word Romans 10:17 Believe Jesus as Christ John 3:16 Repent (turn to Jesus) Acts 2:38 u

God’s Part In Our Salvation Man’s Part In Salvation Hear God’s Word Romans 10:17 Believe Jesus as Christ John 3:16 Repent (turn to Jesus) Acts 2:38 Confess Jesus Acts 8:37 u

God’s Part In Our Salvation Man’s Part In Salvation Hear God’s Word Romans 10:17 Believe Jesus as Christ John 3:16 Repent (turn to Jesus) Acts 2:38 Confess Jesus Acts 8:37 Baptized, bury of old and raise new Romans 6:3-4 u

God’s Part In Our Salvation Man’s Part In Salvation Hear God’s Word Romans 10:17 Believe Jesus as Christ John 3:16 Repent (turn to Jesus) Acts 2:38 Confess Jesus Acts 8:37 Baptized, bury of old and raise new Romans 6:3-4 Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God” u