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2 Kings 13 · Grade 5

Half-Hearted Faith

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Read and Think

The reign of Jehoahaz shows a pattern found in Judges. Israel sinned, God allowed oppression, the king sought the Lord, and God sent a deliverer. God listened even to a king who did evil, because He saw the oppression of His people. Yet Israel kept Jeroboam's calves and an Asherah in Samaria.

Elisha's final prophecy came through a symbolic act. With the prophet's hands over his own, Jehoash shot the Lord's arrow of victory. Then came a test: strike the ground. He struck three times and stopped. Elisha's anger reveals that the king's limited zeal limited his victory. The measure of his faith became the measure of his success.

Even in death, Elisha's ministry gave life. A man thrown hastily into his tomb revived on touching his bones. This miracle pointed to the life-giving power of God, not of relics. God remained gracious because of His covenant with the patriarchs and would not yet cast Israel from His presence. In the New Testament, Jesus says that according to their faith it would be done to them (Matthew 9:29).

Show What You Know

  1. What pattern does Jehoahaz's reign show?

  2. What does Elisha's anger reveal?

  3. To what did the miracle at Elisha's tomb point?

  4. What does Jesus say in Matthew 9:29 in the New Testament?

Crossword

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Across

  1. And ____ his son reigned in his place.
  2. Open the ____ eastward.
  3. ____ laid his hands on the king’s hands.

Down

  1. And he took bow and ____ for himself.
  2. And he took ____ and arrows for himself.

Think About It

  1. The king's limited zeal limited his victory. How can you pray and serve with wholehearted faith?

  2. Elisha's bones brought life even after his death. How can your faithfulness bless others after you?

Memory Verse

“Elisha said to him, “Take bow and arrows;” and he took bow and arrows for himself.”

2 Kings 13:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for victory. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why do you think halfhearted obedience leads to partial results?
  • How can you show love to someone who is very sick?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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