2 Kings 4:6 I. We see here how exactly the oil matches the capacity and number of the vessels provided. According to the provision made, so was the miraculous gift. This shows us the law of God's dealing with men's souls. He gives grace, but He gives it in measure. He gives grace as much as man is... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Kings 4:8 What Elisha did for the Shunammite's son, the Church wishes to do for you. I. The Church is like Elisha because it touches you. It touches you through its one book, the Bible; it touches you through its prayers, and praises, and sermons. II. The Church is like Elisha because it fits y... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Kings 4:9 This brief, simple statement, taken in its general form, sets forth so far what we ought to be in our own life. I. "A man of God" a very striking title to give to a human being, and a very grand one, even if for the moment we drop the adjective "holy." And yet is not this the title whi... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Kings 4:10 I. How did this little chamber come to be? It originated in the quick and clear conception of this woman of Shunem. The perceiving, the observing, eye is the gate of knowledge, the quickener of sympathy, the informer to benevolence. It brings before the benevolent heart the material on... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Kings 4:31 Here is a remarkable thing in Bible history, nothing less than that a miracle should miscarry. Here is an attempt to work a miracle which ends in failure. Is it without a parallel? Are there any proposed miracles suddenly broken in failure? We are bound to ask these sharp and serious q... [ Continue Reading ]