Elisha: The Holy, Humble, Anointed Man of God - Zac Poonen - September 5, 2020
http://rlcfchurch.org/elisha-the-holy-humble-anointed-man-of-god Series: New Covenant Men in the Old Testament (RLCF Family Conference 2020) River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that true knowledge of the truth, as taught by Jesus, results in freedom from sin, not merely intellectual understanding. The speaker uses the example of Elisha, who was a hard-working man, to illustrate that God calls those who are faithful in their existing work. True servants of God are called by God while engaged in their daily labor, not those who seek ministry through institutions.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Knowing the truth versus living by itTrue knowledge of the truth must set you free from sin, just as Jesus stated in John chapter 8.
The calling of ElishaElijah found Elisha ploughing with twelve pairs of oxen, threw his mantle on him, and Elisha left his work to follow and minister to him.1 Kings 19:19–21
Passing through Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and JordanElisha refused to stop at Gilgal, Bethel, or Jericho, insisting on following Elijah across the Jordan to receive a double portion of the spirit.2 Kings 2:2–6
The man who poured water on Elijah's handsWhen a true prophet was sought in a time of crisis, Elisha was identified simply as the one who poured water on the hands of Elijah.
A holy man of godObserving his conduct, eating habits, and lifestyle, a prominent woman of Shunem recognized Elisha simply as a holy man of God.
Gehazi's staff and Elisha's prayerGehazi failed to raise the dead child using Elisha's staff, showing that outward methods and words mean nothing without a righteous life.
Healing Naaman without taking giftsElisha healed Naaman of leprosy through the Jordan River but firmly refused to accept any money or gifts from him.2 Kings 5:9–16
Accepting nothing from non-christiansFollowing the principle taught in 3 John, servants of the Lord must accept nothing from non-christians or compromisers.
Gehazi's greed and leprosyDriven by a desire for money, Gehazi chased after Naaman, lied, and took gifts, resulting in Naaman's leprosy clinging to him.
Elisha's sickness and deathElisha became sick and died, proving that even great servants of God experience physical sickness, much like Paul's thorn in the flesh.2 Kings 13:14
A dead man revived by Elisha's bonesWhen a dead man's body was hastily thrown into Elisha's grave, the man revived upon touching Elisha's bones, showing extraordinary residual anointing.
