And who is the one who overcomes the world, but He who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1Jo 5:4–5
Loading Content...
Share a Link to this Message
The link has been copied to your clipboard; paste it anywhere you would like to share it.
CloseGene Cunningham - September 11, 2000
Elijah #12
Elijah returns from the desert and tasked by God with anointing Elisha in his place (1Ki 19:19-21). Elijah had tremendous courage, but is often put on a pedestal and obviously had failures (Jam 5:17-18). God empowers His servant, making a character out of something he's not, so that Grace is the obvious key. It's a privilege to pick a successor. Elisha was chosen by God; He named him to Elijah. The lord prepares His ministers (Jer 1:5, Gal 1:15). Elisha was probably the first born in the family. He was serving in the family where he was. Leadership is the highest form of service. You must be faithful in your own house to be able to lead the larger "family" (1Ti 3:4-5, Tit 1:6). Mantel is a symbol of the prophets office. Elijah takes his mantel and "cast his mantel on him". 12 yoke of oxen means a prosperous farm. Elisha asks Elijah if he can set everything aside - "Please let me kiss my father and mother, and then I'll follow you" (1Co 9:17, 1Pe 5:2). Elijah says "Go back again: for what have I done to you" meaning "It's your choice". Elisha threw a party for the family, leaving them with a celebration of leaving the things of this life behind (Phi 3:7). As Elisha walks away from the farm, he's joyful in doing what God would have of him. Elisha followed Elijah as his servant. Elisha is known for his service (2Ki 3:11) "...who poured water on the hands of Elijah". This is the example the Lord gave to the disciples when He washed their feet. The greatness of Elisha was the extended ministry of Elijah. How much have you learned to be a servant to reflect service to the Lord by serving those around you?
Scripture References: Jeremiah 1:5, James 5:17-18, Philippians 3:7, Titus 1:6, Galatians 1:15
More Messages from Gene Cunningham | Download Audio
From Series: "Elijah"
Elijah's life shows us the keys to spiritual power: the power of God's Word faith prayer revival and failure.
More Messages from Gene Cunningham...
Three Questions | Gene Cunningham | July 26, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Beginning of Sorrows (Birthpangs) | Gene Cunningham | July 27, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
But Why a "Tribulation"? | Gene Cunningham | July 28, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
He Who Endures to the End | Gene Cunningham | July 30, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Shall be Delivered | Gene Cunningham | August 1, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Power of Perseverance (Part One) | Gene Cunningham | August 3, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Power of Perseverance (Part Two) | Gene Cunningham | August 4, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Abomination of Desolation | Gene Cunningham | August 5, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Gospel Must First Be Preached to All the Nations | Gene Cunningham | August 7, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Will Judas be Revived as the Antichrist? | Gene Cunningham | August 8, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Has the Tribulation Started? | Gene Cunningham | August 9, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Rapture before the Antichrist is "Revealed"? | Gene Cunningham | August 10, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Gain Grace? | Gene Cunningham | August 11, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
"Then..." | Gene Cunningham | August 13, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Jesus' Second Coming | Gene Cunningham | August 15, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
"When you see all these things..." | Gene Cunningham | August 17, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
"...they were eating and drinking..." | Gene Cunningham | August 18, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth | Gene Cunningham | August 22, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
"When Jesus heard it, He marveled..." | Gene Cunningham | August 24, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Bridegroom is Coming! | Gene Cunningham | August 29, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Outer Darkness Controversy -- Part One | Gene Cunningham | September 5, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Outer Darkness Controversy - Part Two | Gene Cunningham | September 6, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
The Outer Darkness Controversy - Part Three | Gene Cunningham | September 7, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Where's the Bride? | Gene Cunningham | September 8, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Hebrews Lesson 20 | Gene Cunningham | September 9, 2022 | Listen | ||
The Marriage of The Lamb has Come! | Gene Cunningham | September 10, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
Hebrews Lesson 21 | Gene Cunningham | September 16, 2022 | Listen | ||
Hebrews Lesson 22 | Gene Cunningham | September 23, 2022 | Listen | ||
The Glorious Appearing | Gene Cunningham | September 24, 2022 | Watch | Listen | |
We Shall All Be Changed | Gene Cunningham | September 27, 2022 | Watch | Listen |