Reading for September 8th

Read 2 Kings 4.8-37 This story is also similar tot he one about Elijah in 1 Kings 17.17-24, which it has influenced. Mount Carmel (v. 25) was a holy site and the location of Elijah's victory in 1 Kings 18. It has apparently become Elisha's residence. Gehazi, Elisjah servant, is mentioned here (v. 25), without introduction, for the first time. As in 1 Kings 17, Elisha's resuscitation of the boy involves contactual magic (v. 34), though the miracle is clearly seen as the Lord's doing (v. 35). The boy's sneezing (v.35) is a sign life. Comments or Questions..