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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 2 Kings 2:1-25: A Double Portion for Elisha
Description: As Elijah journeys to the place where he will be taken into heaven, he invites Elisha to count the cost of following him as prophet in Israel. Elisha faithfully follows Elijah and asks that he would receive a double portion of the spirit upon Elijah. When Elisha sees Elijah taken up into heaven, he rightly recognizes God’s activity and confesses that the prophetic word is the true power in Israel. The LORD answers Elisha’s prayer and makes this plain to Elisha as he is able to part the Jordan River just as Elijah did before him. Right away...