22 Elisha Ministry 3: The Widow's Oil

THE MINISTRY OF ELISHA, PART 3: THE WIDOW’S OIL
TEXT: 2 Kings 4:1-7

SUMMARY: The story of Elisha and the widow's oil pictures the wonderful story of human redemption and illustrates the ingredients of faith in the life of the redeemed one.

I. THIS ACCOUNT IS A PICTURE OF THE STORY OF HUMAN REDEMPTION.
A. Redemption Explained.
Atonement
Reconciliation
Propitiation
Remission
Justification
Redemption

B. Redemption Illustrated in the Widow’s Story.

1. Her former condition.
2. Her present condition.
3. The pouring out of God’s grace.

II. THIS ACCOUNT ILLUSTRATES THE EVIDENCES OF FAITH IN THE LIFE OF THE REDEEMED ONE.
A. She Came to God Recognizing Her Need.
B. She Submitted to the Testings of Faith.
C. She Experienced the Blessings of Faith.