Justification is an act of God’s free grace wherein he pardons all our sins and accepts us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us and received by faith alone.
Prophetable Encounters 17: Helper of the Helpless
In replenishing the widow's oil the Lord shows that he generously cares for those who put their trust in him. Her only qualification for his help is that she had nothing. This is our only qualification for receiving the saving help from the Lord in the gift of his Son, Jesus Christ.
Read 2 Kings 4:1-7
We Believe 14: Faith
Jesus commends the faith of the Roman Centurion who came to him for the healing of his servant. Faith responds to God’s promises, confesses need, comes in humility, trusts the power and willingness of Christ to heal, is of grace, and is richly rewarded.
Read Luke 7:1-10
Prophetable Encounters 16: Trusting God
God’s jealousy for his own glory and his generosity to those who trust in him are shown in this chapter as we are told about King Joram’s failure to worship God faithfully and the alliance of three Kings, Israel, Judah, and Edom, as they go to war against Moab. The cross of Christ displays God’s jealousy for his own glory and his generosity to those who trust in him.
Read 2 Kings 3
We Believe 13: Sanctification
Paul teaches that in addition to the law of God teaching us how to live the grace of God instructs us to say “no” to ungodliness and to live godly lives in this present age. God’s grace, his past grace in the death of his Son and his future grace in Christ’s return, makes us eager to do good works.
Read Titus 2
Prophetable Encounters 15: The Curse of the Bear
The prophet Elisha brings the word of the Lord upon the town of Bethel. In faithfulness to God’s promise of cursing for those who do not worship and obey him, the parents are robbed of their children. Jesus is the one who takes the curse of God upon himself so that those who trust in him might know his blessing.
Read 2 Kings 2:19-25
Prophetable Encounters 14: The Lord, Our Healer
Elisha, in healing the spring of water at Jericho, brings blessing to a city under a curse and reveals that the Lord is our healer. Jesus Christ is the new Elisha who brings healing and blessing to both sinners and his creation which is under the curse of sin.
Read 2 Kings 2:19-22
God's Promise to Parents for Their Children
God gives the promise of the Spirit to parents for their children who will work in them so that they will confess Christ. Parents are to embrace the promise in faith and train their children in the admonition and instruction of the Lord.
Read Isaiah 44:1-5
Prophetable Encounters 13: Prophetic Succession
The Lord takes Elijah from the scene and publicly confirms that Elisha is his successor. Elisha is to Elijah what Joshua is to Moses and what Jesus is to John the Baptist. Jesus, as God’s final prophet, is the one who must be listened to for salvation and blessing.
Read 2 Kings 2:1-18
Names of Jesus 4: Son of David
Jesus Christ is called the Son of David. As the Son of David he comes as king to rule over his people. His rule is prosperous, triumphant, and universal.
Read 2 Samuel 7:1-17