Come, Follow Me — Old Testament Lesson 28

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“There Is a Prophet in Israel”
2 Kings 2–7

Illustration of Elisha showing his servant the chariots of fire, © Review & Herald Publishing/licensed from goodsalt.com

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As you read the scriptures, the Holy Ghost may bring to your attention certain phrases or passages. Consider writing down why those passages are meaningful to you.

2 Kings 2: Elisha and the prophets know that Elijah is to be translated—Elijah divides the waters of the Jordan and is taken up into heaven in a whirlwind—The mantle of Elijah falls on Elisha, who also divides the waters of the Jordan—Elisha heals the waters of Jericho—Youths are torn by bears for mocking Elisha.

2 Kings 3: Jehoram of Israel and Jehoshaphat of Judah join forces against Moab—Elisha promises them water for their animals and victory in the war—The Moabites are defeated.

2 Kings 4: Elisha multiplies the widow’s oil—He promises a son to a Shunammite woman—The child dies and is raised to life by Elisha—He makes the poisonous food harmless—Bread and grain are multiplied for the people to eat.

2 Kings 5: Naaman, the Syrian, comes to Elisha to be healed of leprosy—He rejects the prophet’s instruction at first but relents and dips himself in the Jordan seven times; he is healed—Elisha refuses to accept a reward—Gehazi accepts a gift from Naaman and is cursed with leprosy.

2 Kings 6: Elisha causes an ax to float—He reveals to the king how to conduct a war with Syria—Horses and chariots of fire protect Elisha—The Syrians are smitten with blindness—Benhadad besieges Samaria, and foodstuff sells for a great price.

2 Kings 7: Elisha prophesies incredible plenty in Samaria—The Syrian hosts flee at a noise of battle and leave their possessions—Israel takes spoil from the Syrians.

Resources on ChurchofJesusChrist.org

- Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)

- Come, Follow Me—For Sunday School (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)

- Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)

- Come, Follow Me—For Primary (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)

- “Dearest Children, God Is Near You,” Hymns, no. 96.

- 2 Kings 6 — You Are Never Alone, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament

Additional Material on ChurchofJesusChrist.org

- Chapter 36: Elijah and Elisha

- Chapter 37: The Prophet Elisha: Three Miracles

- Naaman and Elisha (2 Kings 5:1-14)

- Old Testament Seminary Student Material: Lesson 101: 2 Kings 1–4

- Old Testament Seminary Student Material: Lesson 102: 2 Kings 5–13

- Old Testament Seminary Student Material: Lesson 106: 1 Chronicles; 2 Chronicles

- Old Testament Study Guide for Home-Study Seminary Students: Unit 20: Day 2, 2 Kings 1–13

- Old Testament Institute Student Manual Kings-Malachi: 1 Kings 17–2 Kings 2: Elijah and the Sealing Power of the Holy Priesthood

Resources on Interpreter Foundation

- Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 28: 2 Kings 2–7, Jonn Claybaugh

- Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Old Testament Lesson 28 (2 Kings 2–7)

Additional Posts & Roundtables on the Interpreter Foundation Website

- KnoWhy OTL29B — What Is the Significance of the Unusual Symbolism in Elisha’s Healings?, Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, August 9, 2018

- KnoWhy OTL29A — What Should We Make of the Story of Elisha and the Bears?, Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, August 7, 2018

- Scripture Roundtable: Old Testament Gospel Doctrine Lesson 29, “He Took Up … the Mantle of Elijah”, Administration, July 5, 2014

Resources on Other Sites

- Come, Follow Me Week 28 – 2 Kings 2–7, FAIR

- Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 2, Bible Central

- Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 3, Bible Central

- Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 4, Bible Central

- Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 5, Bible Central

- Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 6, Bible Central

- Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 7, Bible Central

- Come Follow Me Insights – 2 Kings 2-7: Elisha: Prophet of God, Book of Mormon Central

- The Prophet Micaiah Prophesies (Week 28, Part 1/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central

- Elijah Ascends to Heaven (Week 28, Part 2/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central

- The Miracles of Elisha (Week 28, Part 3/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central

- The Prophet Elisha and an Army of Angels (Week 28, Part 4/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central

- Naaman is Healed of Leprosy (Week 28, Part 5/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central

- God’s Chosen Prophet Elisha (Week 28, Part 6/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central

- Come Follow Me Old Testament 2 Kings 2-7 (July 4-10) Don’t Miss This, Don’t Miss This

- Come Follow Me – 2 Kings 1-13, Part 1 (2 Kings 1-5): The Ministry of Elisha, Unshaken

- Come Follow Me – 2 Kings 1-13, Part 2 (2 Kings 6-13): “They That Be With Us…”, Unshaken

- “There is a Prophet in Israel”—Come, Follow Me for Sunday School: 2 Kings 2-7 , Meridian Magazine

- Come Follow Me Podcast #28, “There is a Prophet in Israel,” — 2 Kings 2-7, Meridian Magazine

- July 4–10, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs, Music for Latter-day Life

- 2 Kings 2–7 – “There Is a Prophet in Israel”, BYU Studies

BYU Religious Education Old Testament Roundtables

- BYU Religious Education Discussions on the Old Testament: The Ten Commandments: Ex. 20

- BYU Religious Education Discussions on the Old Testament: The Law of Moses: Ex. 21-24 31-35

- BYU Religious Education Discussions on the Old Testament: The Ministry of Elisha: 2 Kgs. 1-4

- BYU Religious Education Discussions on the Old Testament: The Ministry of Elisha: 2 Kgs. 4-9

BYU Studies Recommended Reading

- “Follow the Prophet”: Eight Principles from 1 and 2 Kings, Ronald E. Bartholomew, Religious Educator 9, no. 1 (2008)

- Elijah and Elisha, Lenet Hadley Read, Ensign, March 1988

- Elisha and the Children: The Question of Accepting Prophetic Succession, Fred E. Woods, BYU Studies, Volume 32, no. 3

- Symbolic Action as Prophecy in the Old Testament, Donald W. Parry, Sperry Symposium Classics: The Old Testament

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