Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for August 14, 2022
Synchronized Providence
2 Kings 8:1-6
1. Introduction
• connection to 4:8-37: a prophet’s chamber, a promised son and a restoration of life
• the concept of providence
2. The Impermanence of Circumstances 1-2
• from national to personal
• Elisha’s famine-warning system
• a remembered kindness: house remodel for a holy man (Matt. 10:40-42)
3. The Capacity to Restore 3-5
• a crying out to the king: house and field
• an ear-full from Gehazi
• repetition of “restore”
• the LORD’S gracious timing
4. The Truths of Grace and Governance 6
• a massive testimony
• illustration of Proverbs 21:1 and Matthew 6:28-34
• the word heeded: nothing lost and everything gained
• connection to Christ: a greater restoration
5. So What?
• In light of the LORD’S sustaining and restorative providence, take His word seriously and trust Him entirely.
• Determine to move from fascination to faithfulness.
• Remember the two “poles” of the LORD’S providence.
• “This is my anthem; this is my song, the theme of the stories I’ve heard for so long. God has been faithful; He will be again. His loving compassion; it knows no end. All I have need of, His hand will provide. He’s always been faithful to me.” (S. Groves)
