II Kings 6.1-7: Iron does not float, unless by the hand of God. As Elisha brings the axhead to float, in the same way does God lift his people from the depths.

II Kings 5: The story of Naaman's healing is a scandalous story that gets us into the heart of the gospel. We begin into this story which has much to offer us in understanding the gospel.

II Kings 4.38-41: In the midst of a culture of death, even those faithful to God deal with the effects of death and decay. As Christ calls us to follow him into life, we also will experience the decay of this world upon our bodies, minds, and hearts. But in the suffering we face, God provides assistance from heaven, to give healing, to give nourishment, and to give us hope. As we live for him, we serve as witnesses to a people lost in the death to offer a different vision - a vision of life through Jesus Christ.

II Kings 4.1-7: In a bleak situation, Elisha is summoned to bring life. This is Elisha's role in a world driven to the ground by idolatrous commitments. This leads down to death, but Elisha is the agent of the living God. Here, he comes to bring life to a grief and poverty-stricken widow. The Lord does provide and in unimaginable fashion.