Thoughts: Elijah: The Lord has directed me to leave Gilgal and go to Bethel. You stay here.
Elisha: Oh no, I won’t leave you. (They go to Bethel.) Prophets’ sons: Elisha, don’t you know that God is going to take Elisha away from you today? Elisha: Yes, I know. Be quiet. Elijah: The Lord has directed me to go to Jericho. But you stay here. Elisha: I will not leave you. (They go to Jericho.) Prophets: Don’t you know, Elisha, that God is going to take Elijah away from you today? Elisha: Yes, I know. Be quiet. Elijah: Now Elisha, you stay here. The Lord is sending me to Jordan. Elisha: I’m coming with you. (They go to the Jordan River, where Elijah hits the water with his rolled-up robe, and the river parts. Elijah and Elisha cross over on dry land.) Elijah: What can I do for you before I am taken from you? Elisha: Give me a double portion of your spirit. Elijah: If you see me when I am taken from you, you will receive the double portion. Not brilliant dialogue? True. Repetitive? Yes. Building toward a climactic end? Ponderously. But one great servant of God was taken up to heaven, and His chosen successor began his work. Discussion: Why was it important for Elisha to see Elijah taken up into heaven? Activity: Watch for small miracles- a child’s shy smile, a friend’s understanding heart, a familiar Bible verse that you hear with new understanding.
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