The Travel
Elisha refused to leave Elijah's side as they traveled from this starting town to Bethel.
Gilgal
Did Elisha witness Elijah's departure?
yes.
Elisha showed grief at the departure by doing this to his own clothes.
tore them
T/F? The men searched 40 days/nights for Elijah.
False- 3 days
The number of men from the company of prophets who searched the mountains and valleys to find Elijah.
50
Before Elijah was taken, Elisha asked for this specific request.
a double portion of Elijah's spirit
When Elijah was taken, Elisha cried out, "My father, my father! The chariots and ______ of Israel!"
horsemen
What the company of prophets from Jericho concluded when they saw Elisha split the waters of the Jordan.
The spirit of Elijah is resting on Elisha
T/F? Elisha does not listen to Elijah when he told him to stay behind?
True.
Who was one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament?
Elijah
Elisha refused to leave Elijah's side and passed tests at these three locations before crossing the Jordan.
Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan River
Describe the chariots that took Elijah.
Chariots of fire.
The item Elisha struck the Jordan River with to part the waters after Elijah's departure.
Elijah's cloak (or mantle)
T/F? Elijah parted the Jordan River the same way Elisha does.
True
Who had been following and learning from Elijah?
Elisha
Elijah told Elisha that this would be the sign that his request was granted.
seeing Elijah taken away
Elijah was taken up to heaven in this specific type of weather phenomenon.
a whirlwind
____ is when you keep doing something despite the difficulty of the thing you are doing.
Perseverance.
T/F? Elisha thought the men would find Elijah when they were searching for him.
False- He knew Elijah was in Heaven.
God was preparing to take ____ to Heaven.
Elijah.
What helps YOU stay spiritually strong?
answers may vary
What spiritual qualities do YOU want more of?
answers may vary.
What fears can stop someone from stepping out in faith?
answers may vary-- fear of ridicule from family/friends, scared of the unknown, lack of faith/trust in God, etc.
T/F? Elisha did not receive a double portion of Elijah's spirit?
False. He did bc he saw him being taken.
Who was set to be the new leader after Elijah?
Elisha.