Samuel’s rule as judge was not without its problems. His sons fell short of Samuel’s example and the people demanded a king.
The Lord sees all, but most importantly He sees us as individuals.
This passage tells of the translation of Elijah to heaven, but the real story is about Elisha. He is determined to follow his master to the end and he desires a double portion of Elijah’s blessing. We see that he gets the blessing and begins to perform some of the miracles for which he is known.
This lesson deals with the cycle of disobedience, destruction and deliverance that characterizes the book of Judges.
<em>General revelation</em> is God’s revelation of truth to all men at all times. It comes through means such as circumstances (or God’s providential working in the affairs of men), conscience (the inner knowledge of men), and creation. <em>Special revelation</em> is God’s revelation to special or particular people at special or particular times (Hebrews 1:1).
