2 Kings 4 – Sound familiar?

Note the progression: (1) Elisha provides for the poor widow (2) Elisha gives a word on behalf of the wealthy, but childless Shunammite woman – she has a ‘miracle’ son (3) Elisha (though several attempts failed) raises the Shuanmmite’s ‘miracle’ son (4) the stew incident (see post on 2 Kings 2) (5) Elisha multiplies bread before 100 men. Remembering that the ministry of Elijah is carried on through Elisha, there are two things to note. First is that much of what the Lord does through Elijah/Elisha is seen in other places in the Old Testament: Abraham, Moses, Joshua and even in the Book of Ruth. Secondly, we see that in the ministry of Jesus Christ, many of these same miracles and themes are in His ministry. Is it any wonder that the people thought Jesus might be Elijah come back (Luke 9: 19)?