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Gleanings from Elisha: His Life and Miracles / By ARTHUR W. PINK / MOODY PRESS CHICAGO / Bible Study Helps
- Publisher : Moody Pub (January 1, 1981)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 0802430007
- ISBN-13 : 9780802430007
- Item Weight : 1.05 pounds
- Dimensions : 0.72 x 6.03 x 9.01 inches
Arthur W. Pink was born in Nottingham, England. His widespread ministry included pastorates in Australia and the United States. He originated Studies in the Scriptures, a monthly magazine concerned solely with the exposition of the Scripture. Familiar with the whole range of revelation, Mr. Pink could divide the truth with due weight and emphasis. He was rarely sidetracked from the great themes of Scripture-
grace, justification, and sanctification. One looks in vain for any quaint theories on prophecy and kindred subjects. The work of God the Father and God the Holy Spirit receive their proper emphasis as well as the work of the Son. Arthur Pink died in Storway, Scotland, in 1952,
THAT WHICH OCCUPIES the central and dominant place in what the Spirit has been pleased to record of the life of Elisha is the miracles performed by and connected with him. Far more miracles were wrought by him or were granted in answer to his prayers than any other of the Old Testament prophets. In fact the narrative of his history consists of little else than a record of supernatural acts and events. Nor need this at all surprise us, though it is strange that so few seem to grasp its implication and significance. The character of Elisha's mission and ministry was in thorough keeping with Israel's condition at that time. The very fact that these miracles were needed indicates the state into which Israel had fallen. Idolatry had held sway for so long that the true and living God was no longer known by the nation. Here and there were individuals who believed in the Lord, but the masses were worshipers of idols. Therefore by means of drastic interpositions, by awe-inspiring displays of His power, by supernatural manifestations of His justice and mercy alike, God forced even the skeptical to recognize His existence and subscribe to His supremacy.
