2 Kings 2: Elijah’s ascension

Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III, professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins host Rev. Brady Finnern to study II Kings 2.

God continues His prophetic office from Moses to Elijah to Elisha all the way to Christ. How can we not see Christ as we see Elijah cross the Jordan and ascend to heaven? How can we not see the reality that God provides for His church even when they lose the great prophet Elijah? Elisha takes the mantle and faithfully serves the LORD and His people. May we trust the LORD will continue to provide for us no matter the circumstance. “Lord God, thank you for the prophets Moses, Elijah, and Elisha. Help us to be faithful to the end as we know that as Your Son ascended and reigns on high, we can trust in Your promises. Lord have mercy. Amen”