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Casting Your Mantle

Sunday, September 18, 2011
Led by Eric Gintert
  • 1 Kings 19:15-16  -  Elijah was told to anoint Elisha to take his place
  • 1 Kings 19:19-21  -  The mantle is the part of a rob e that covers the head. A head covering is a symbol of authority. Elisha knew that he must follow Elijah.
    • See 1 Corinthians 11
  • 2 Kings 2:1-25  -  The mantle (authority) of Elijah was given to Elisha. Was Elisha worshiping Elijah or was he worshiping God? Elisha wanted the Spirit of Elijah upon him in a double portion. He saw Elijah's fire for God and wanted a double portion. The sons of the prophets started worshiping Elijah (they wanted the man not God) and they took three days to search for him.
  • 1 Kings 18:19-19:18  -  God worked many miracles through Elijah and Elisha wanted a double portion of what Elijah had. Even Elijah was weak and weary at times. Don't worship the man but the One who put the Spirit in the man.
Casting the Mantle in Everyday Life:
-- Fathers are called to cast their mantle on their sons and sons-in-laws when they are married. 
-- Mothers are called to cast their mantle on their daughters  when they are married. 
-- Teachers are called to cast their mantle on their students.
-- Pastors are called to cast their mantle on the Flock of God.

Children's Lesson: "How Saul's Friends Helped Him"
Read Acts 9:25

1.   Who changed Saul's heart and made him a good man?
2.   What was around teh city of Damascus?
3.   Who helped Saul escape from the city of Damascus?
4.   How did Saul's Christian friends help him leave the city?
5.   Why were the Christians in Jerusalem afraid of Saul?
6.   What did Barnabas do for Saul?

Bible Verse:
"The Lord knoweth those that are his." 2 Timothy 2:19
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