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the king of Aram. He was a great man in the the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the LORD had given because through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. he had leprosy. (2 Kings 5.1)(2 Kings 5.1)

Joram and ElishaJoram and ElishaElisha & Naaman, 2 Kings 5Elisha & Naaman, 2 Kings 5

- a story of salvation- a story of salvation- problem = sin- problem = sin- can do nothing for ourselves- can do nothing for ourselves- - “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” will be saved.” (Acts 16.31)(Acts 16.31)- result: new creations!- result: new creations!

Joram and ElishaJoram and ElishaElisha & the Aramean army, 2 Kings 6Elisha & the Aramean army, 2 Kings 6

- a story of the spiritual battle- a story of the spiritual battle- problem = we’re in the battle!- problem = we’re in the battle!

- “The thief comes only to steal and kill and- “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life,destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” and have it to the full.” (John 10.10)(John 10.10)

- where are you looking?- where are you looking?- And Elisha prayed, - And Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes so "O LORD, open his eyes so that he may see."that he may see." Then the LORD opened the Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire hills full of horses and chariots of fire all round Elisha. all round Elisha. (2 Kings 6.17)(2 Kings 6.17)

Joram and ElishaJoram and ElishaElisha & the Aramean army, 2 Kings 6Elisha & the Aramean army, 2 Kings 6

- a story of the spiritual battle- a story of the spiritual battle- “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” (Ephesians 1.18-19)