2 KINGS 2:11
11 As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire appeared, drawn by horses of fire. It drove between the two men, separating them, and Elijah was carried by a whirlwind into heaven.
Should I be kind only to those who show me kindness?
Hints: Colossians 3:12
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Our answer:
A) No, God was kind to ever person even sinners
Answer:
The Syrian troops were sent by the king to find and capture Elisha. (2 Kings 6:13-14). Elisha did not ask God to destroy the troops that surrounded him; instead he asked God to blind them temporarily. Elisha led the blind troops back to Samaria and the King of Israel. The king asked Elisha if the men should be killed. Elisha told the king to give them food and drink and send them home to their master. The king made a great feast for them and sent them home unharmed! (2 Kings 6:18-23). Now that is an amazing example of showing kindness to your enemies! Would you agree that we should show mercy and kindness to our friends and family? Most people would agree; but our enemies – really? Yes, really! Jesus spoke about this in Luke 6:32-36: “If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much! And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return. “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” This Passage doesn’t leave any doubt. We must treat our enemies with kindness. What makes us different than the world; showing kindness and mercy to those that love us? No! What makes us different is how we treat people who don't like us! This is God's way, not the world's way. We can't do it on our own. We need God’s Spirit to show His love and compassion to others! Our natural instinct is to treat them like they treated us. But, Jesus in Luke 6:31, instructs us to act differently. "Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” Is this easy? No, certainly not, but our reward from heaven will be great and we will represent the Most High God. As God's children, we must show compassion as God does; especially to our enemies. (Luke 6:35-36).
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12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Our answer:
A) No, God was kind to ever person even sinners
Answer:The Syrian troops were sent by the king to find and capture Elisha. (2 Kings 6:13-14). Elisha did not ask God to destroy the troops that surrounded him; instead he asked God to blind them temporarily. Elisha led the blind troops back to Samaria and the King of Israel. The king asked Elisha if the men should be killed. Elisha told the king to give them food and drink and send them home to their master. The king made a great feast for them and sent them home unharmed! (2 Kings 6:18-23). Now that is an amazing example of showing kindness to your enemies! Would you agree that we should show mercy and kindness to our friends and family? Most people would agree; but our enemies – really? Yes, really! Jesus spoke about this in Luke 6:32-36: “If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much! And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return. “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” This Passage doesn’t leave any doubt. We must treat our enemies with kindness. What makes us different than the world; showing kindness and mercy to those that love us? No! What makes us different is how we treat people who don't like us! This is God's way, not the world's way. We can't do it on our own. We need God’s Spirit to show His love and compassion to others! Our natural instinct is to treat them like they treated us. But, Jesus in Luke 6:31, instructs us to act differently. "Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” Is this easy? No, certainly not, but our reward from heaven will be great and we will represent the Most High God. As God's children, we must show compassion as God does; especially to our enemies. (Luke 6:35-36).
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When I face difficult situations, even thought I can't see god, is he with me?
Hints: 2 Kings 6
16 "Don't be afraid!" Elisha told him. "For there are more on our side than on theirs!"
Our answer:
a) Yes, he is always by your side no matter what difficult situations you are in. Even thought you can't see him. Sometimes you fell stuck and alone remember that you are never alone.
b) Yes, God always sees what I am doing and handles in bad situations even thought I am alone
Answer:When Elisha’s servant went outside, there were Syrian troops, horses, and chariots everywhere! He asked Elisha what they should do. Elisha told him not to be afraid; there were more on their side than the enemy had. Elisha prayed for his servant’s eyes to be able to see what he was talking about. The servant looked up and saw that the hillside was filled with horses and chariots of fire! (2 Kings 6:15-17). Have you ever been afraid and thought you were alone? We all have. What could we see if God opened our spiritual eyes like Elisha’s servant? God is always with us and He is for us! Romans 8:31 says, “What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” As a follower of Jesus, you may find yourself pressured to do or say things that are contrary to God’s Word. It isn't easy to be outnumbered! With God, we are never alone. Like Elijah and his servant, we outnumber whomever or whatever comes against us. When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus in the garden, Peter drew his sword and cut off a man’s ear. Jesus rebuked Peter and said, “Don't you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?” (Matthew 26:52-53) Jesus didn't submit to the guards because He was outnumbered or overpowered. He knew God was for Him and His angels were at His command. Jesus chose to give himself up to follow God's plan. Yes, God is for us! “The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” (Psalm 118:6).
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ELIJAH DEPARTS ELISHA
2 KINGS 2:1111 As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a chariot of fire appeared, drawn by horses of fire. It drove between the two men, separating them, and Elijah was carried by a whirlwind into heaven.
2 KINGS 6
6 "Where did it fall?" the man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. Then the ax head floated to the surface.
And the report came back: "Elisha is at Dothan."
18 As the Aramean army advanced toward him, Elisha prayed, "O LORD, please make them blind." So the LORD struck them with blindness as Elisha had asked.
19 Then Elisha went out and told them, "You have come the wrong way! This isn't the right city! Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are looking for." And he led them to the city of Samaria.
23 So the king made a great feast for them and then sent them home to their master. After that, the Aramean raiders stayed away from the land of Israel.
JOHN 3:16
16 "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Q&A
Should I be kind only to those who show me kindness? Hints: Colossians 3:12
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Answer
When I face difficult situations, even thought I can't see god, is he with me? Hints: 2 Kings 6
16 "Don't be afraid!" Elisha told him. "For there are more on our side than on theirs!" Answer
16 "Don't be afraid!" Elisha told him. "For there are more on our side than on theirs!" Answer
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