Come, Follow Me
Old Testament Lesson 28:
July 4–10
“There Is a Prophet in Israel”
2 Kings 2–7
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As you read the scriptures, the Holy Ghost may bring to your attention certain phrases or passages. Consider writing down why those passages are meaningful to you.
2 Kings 2: Elisha and the prophets know that Elijah is to be translated—Elijah divides the waters of the Jordan and is taken up into heaven in a whirlwind—The mantle of Elijah falls on Elisha, who also divides the waters of the Jordan—Elisha heals the waters of Jericho—Youths are torn by bears for mocking Elisha.
2 Kings 3: Jehoram of Israel and Jehoshaphat of Judah join forces against Moab—Elisha promises them water for their animals and victory in the war—The Moabites are defeated.
2 Kings 4: Elisha multiplies the widow’s oil—He promises a son to a Shunammite woman—The child dies and is raised to life by Elisha—He makes the poisonous food harmless—Bread and grain are multiplied for the people to eat.
2 Kings 5: Naaman, the Syrian, comes to Elisha to be healed of leprosy—He rejects the prophet’s instruction at first but relents and dips himself in the Jordan seven times; he is healed—Elisha refuses to accept a reward—Gehazi accepts a gift from Naaman and is cursed with leprosy.
2 Kings 6: Elisha causes an ax to float—He reveals to the king how to conduct a war with Syria—Horses and chariots of fire protect Elisha—The Syrians are smitten with blindness—Benhadad besieges Samaria, and foodstuff sells for a great price.
2 Kings 7: Elisha prophesies incredible plenty in Samaria—The Syrian hosts flee at a noise of battle and leave their possessions—Israel takes spoil from the Syrians.
Resources on ChurchofJesusChrist.org
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Come, Follow Me—For Sunday School (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Come, Follow Me—For Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
Come, Follow Me—For Primary (lesson materials at ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
“Dearest Children, God Is Near You,” Hymns, no. 96.
2 Kings 6 — You Are Never Alone, Liahona – Come, Follow Me: Old Testament
Resources on Interpreter Foundation
Come, Follow Me Study and Teaching Helps — Lesson 28: 2 Kings 2–7, Jonn Claybaugh
Audio Roundtable: Come, Follow Me Old Testament Lesson 28 (2 Kings 2–7)
Resources on Other Sites
Come, Follow Me Week 28 – 2 Kings 2–7, FAIR
Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 2, Bible Central
Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 3, Bible Central
Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 4, Bible Central
Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 5, Bible Central
Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 6, Bible Central
Book & Chapter Guide: 2 Kings 7, Bible Central
Come Follow Me Insights – 2 Kings 2-7: Elisha: Prophet of God, Book of Mormon Central
The Prophet Micaiah Prophesies (Week 28, Part 1/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central
Elijah Ascends to Heaven (Week 28, Part 2/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central
The Miracles of Elisha (Week 28, Part 3/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central
The Prophet Elisha and an Army of Angels (Week 28, Part 4/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central
Naaman is Healed of Leprosy (Week 28, Part 5/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central
God’s Chosen Prophet Elisha (Week 28, Part 6/6) 2 Kings 2-7 | July 4- July 10, Book of Mormon Central
Come Follow Me Old Testament 2 Kings 2-7 (July 4-10) Don’t Miss This, Don’t Miss This
Come Follow Me – 2 Kings 1-13, Part 1 (2 Kings 1-5): The Ministry of Elisha, Unshaken
Come Follow Me – 2 Kings 1-13, Part 2 (2 Kings 6-13): “They That Be With Us…”, Unshaken
“There is a Prophet in Israel”—Come, Follow Me for Sunday School: 2 Kings 2-7 , Meridian Magazine
Come Follow Me Podcast #28, “There is a Prophet in Israel,” — 2 Kings 2-7, Meridian Magazine
July 4–10, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs, Music for Latter-day Life
2 Kings 2–7 – “There Is a Prophet in Israel”, BYU Studies