23 Elisha Ministry 4: The Lord Gives & Takes

THE MINISTRY OF ELISHA, PART 4:
"THE LORD GAVE, THE LORD HAS TAKEN"
TEXT: 2 Kings 4:8-37

SUMMARY: In this story, the hardship, joy and faithful service of the Shunemite woman bring to life Job's words of complete resignation to God's will: "The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD."

I. "THE LORD GAVE."
A. Man’s Role in God’s Blessings.
B. God’s Role in God’s Blessings.

II. "THE LORD HAS TAKEN."
A. Trials, the Testing of Our Faith.
B. A Testing for the Woman.
C. A Testing (even) for Elisha.