2 Kings 5 - 6

2 KingsSteve Gregg
In this text, Steve Gregg explores the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5-6. Naaman, a Syrian commander with leprosy, is healed by Elisha the prophet. Gregg notes that the ancients did not differentiate between serious skin conditions and lesser ones, and that God was not typically in the business of doing miracles for pagans. Naaman is ultimately healed when he obeys Elisha's command to dip himself seven times in the Jordan River. The text also explores the story of the siege of Samaria and the cannibalism that ensued during a time of great famine.
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2 Kings 7 - 9
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In this lecture, Steve Gregg discusses the scripture in 2 Kings 7-9. He starts by pointing out the inexplicable nature of the chapter divisions in the
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2 Kings 10 - 12
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In this passage, Steve Gregg presents a detailed account of the events that took place after Elisha commissioned one of the sons of the prophets to an
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2 Kings 3 - 4
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In 2 Kings 3-4, Elisha becomes the servant of the new king, Jehoram, after the death of Elijah. The people are facing a water shortage and their lives
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