Old Testament Lesson 29: “He Took Up … the Mantle of Elijah”

Purpose
To help class members understand how the authority (mantle) passes from one prophet to another, to encourage them to obey the words of the prophets, and to assure them that the power of God is greater than any other power.

Scriptures
2 Kings 2; 5–6

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Additional Resources

Article about Elijah and Elisha and Parallels in Scripture

 

“Sanctified Dirt” Blog Article by Michael S. Heiser (Why did Naaman ask Elisha if he could take some soil with him after his healing?)

 

Elisha and the Children by Fred E. Woods (Exploring the Bears and the Children)

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Videos

Video 1 – Length: 6 minutes 31 seconds
My video edit of the video “Naaman and Elisha” from the LDS Media Library. This video is based upon 2 Kings 5:1-14 and explains how Naaman is healed by following the prophet Elisha’s counsel.
Video © 2012 by Intellectual Reserve Inc

Video 2 – Length: 2 minutes 15 seconds
The video “Succession in the Presidency” from the LDS Media Library. President Hinckley teaches about succession of the President of the Church.
Video © 2011 by Intellectual Reserve Inc.