Lesson 319: 2 Kings 5:14
Lesson 319: 2 Kings 5:14
2 Kings 5:14
The Blueprint — The Verse
So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.
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The Context — The History
Naaman was commander of Aram's army, a respected outsider with leprosy. Elisha's simple command to wash in the Jordan challenged pride and national prejudice, showing that God's healing often comes through humble obedience to an unimpressive word.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Naaman expected dramatic healing from Elisha and initially scorned washing in Israel's modest river. His servants persuaded him to try. After seven dips in the Jordan, his skin was restored like a young boy's, and he recognized the God of Israel.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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2 Kings 5:13
His servants came near, and spoke to him, and said, “My father, if the prophet had asked you do some great thing, wouldn’t you have done it? How much rather then, when he says to you, ‘Wash, and be clean?’”
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2 Kings 5:15
He returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him; and he said, “See now, I know that there is no God in all the earth, but in Israel. Now therefore, please take a gift from your servant.”
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Discussion
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What keeps people from simple obedience to God's instructions?
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How does pride interfere with receiving grace?
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When has counsel from a humble voice changed your direction?
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