1. Elisha, continued

2. Swimming Iron Why is this story here? Mt. 10:29-31
Not a matter of salvation for this man
Not a story that illustrates great doctrinal issues
Mt. 10:29-31
“You are of more value than many sparrows”
God cares about even the trivial things in our lives.

3. God’s Army
“Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Rom. 8:31-32
Eph. 1:19-20

6. Shunammite Woman, part 2 The man of God’s warning:
This probably refers to the famine caused by the siege of Samaria referenced in chapters 6-7.
He never promised she’d get anything back.
She responds instantly
Coincidence of Gehazi telling her story to the king.
She is rewarded for her faithfulness

7. Hazael Asks Elisha of his kings health
Receives a prophecy that he will be king.
Elisha’s weeping
Partial fulfillment of 1 Kings 19:17