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2 Kings 2 · Grade 3

A Double Share

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Read the Story

God was about to take Elijah up to heaven. Elijah and Elisha went from Gilgal to Bethel, then to Jericho. Three times Elijah told Elisha to stay. Each time Elisha said he would not leave him. Prophets in each town knew Elijah would be taken.

At the Jordan, Elijah rolled up his coat and struck the water. It parted, and they crossed on dry ground. Elijah asked what he could do for Elisha. Elisha asked for a double share of his spirit. Elijah said it was a hard thing. But if Elisha saw him taken, it would be his.

As they walked and talked, a chariot of fire with horses of fire came between them. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Elisha cried out and tore his clothes. He took Elijah's coat and struck the Jordan. It parted again. Then Elisha healed the bad water of Jericho with salt. The water stayed healed.

Memory Verse

“As they continued on and talked, behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.”

2 Kings 2:11 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Where did Elijah and Elisha go?

  2. How many times did Elijah tell Elisha to stay?

  3. What did Elisha ask for?

  4. What came between them?

  5. What did Elisha use to heal the water?

Taken Up to Heaven

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your Spirit. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you stay loyal to people who teach you about God?
  • How can you learn from older Christians?

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