The time for Elijah to depart has come, and he passes on his prophetic mantle to Elisha, his close disciple. As Elijah and Elisha separate from one another, Elisha requests that he receive a “double portion” of Elijah’s spiritual power. In this story found at the beginning of 2 Kings, we watch Elisha exhibit several characteristics of a effective and powerful disciple. In today’s sermon, Father John explores what we can learn about discipleship from Elisha’s example of loyalty, courage, and faith.
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