OT Characters: Elisha & Gehazi

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas' website.Hebrew words:'Elisha' (Elisha) -- "God is salvation," 59x in the Bible'Gekhazi (Gehazi) -- 12x in the BibleFurther study:Elisha: 1 Kings 19; 2 Kings 2-9, 13; Luke 4:27.Gehazi: 2 Kings 4, 5, 8.Did Elisha make a mistake? Click here.Some things we learn about God:His miracles are not arbitrary. Prophetic miracles legitimize the prophets as spokesmen for God, directing the people to the word of God.To some he imparts wisdom and empathy to understand and relate to others.He may combine qualities of gentleness and firmness, hard and soft, in the same person.The Lord works through mentors--though a mentoring relationship does not guarantee virtue or character.For kids: Check out the nine studies on Elisha from Bible Study Planet. Click here.Key verses:1 Kings 29:21 – Elisha becomes Elijah’s assistant.2 Kings 2:13 – Elisha takes Elijah’s mantle.2 Kings 5:16 – He is not in it for the money.2 Kings 5:27 – Gehazi and Naaman exchange conditions, dermatologically.2 Kings 6 – Elisha sees the chariots of fire.2 Kings 13:20-21 – Elisha dies and even then is used to work a powerful miracle.Next lesson: Jehu