Emphasis Preaching Journal
Sermon Illustrations for Proper 8 | OT 13 (2016)
Illustration
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
This passage of scripture describes the transition in prophetic leadership from Elijah to Elisha. As one reads, one can almost feel the palpitations of uncertainty and fear. Elijah is anxious because he would have preferred to have been older when called to leave his ministry. Elisha is so anxious about having to assume Elijah’s mantle of leadership that he doesn’t want to let Elijah out of his sight.
This passage of scripture describes the transition in prophetic leadership from Elijah to Elisha. As one reads, one can almost feel the palpitations of uncertainty and fear. Elijah is anxious because he would have preferred to have been older when called to leave his ministry. Elisha is so anxious about having to assume Elijah’s mantle of leadership that he doesn’t want to let Elijah out of his sight.
