Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for August 28, 2022

An Exit and an Enduring Word

2 Kings 13:14-25

1. The Word’s Power 14

• Elisha’s illness and impending death
• a noteworthy absence
• a king’s perspective of protection (2:12)

2. The Word’s Promises 15-19

• symbolic action: bow and arrows
• hands-on encouragement: the arrow of victory
• righteous rebuke for a half-hearted response

3. The Word’s Hope 20-25

• not magic but magnification
• receiving grace at the grave
• victory and vitality
• pointing to Jesus (Rom. 1:1-4)

4. So What?

• In light of God’s enduring word, aim for an exit that prioritizes His power and promises.
• Minister in the power, maximize the promises and magnify the hope of the word of God. (Isa. 40:8, Heb. 4:12)
• “When this poor, lisping, stamm’ring tongue lies silent in the grave, then in a nobler, sweeter song, I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save…” (W. Cowper)