2 Kings 6:8-17
New International Version (NIV)


Elisha Traps Blinded Arameans

8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.”

9 The man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Beware of passing that place, because the Arameans are going down there.” 10 So the king of Israel checked on the place indicated by the man of God. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places.

11 This enraged the king of Aram. He summoned his officers and demanded of them, “Tell me! Which of us is on the side of the king of Israel?”

12 “None of us, my lord the king,” said one of his officers, “but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.”

13 “Go, find out where he is,” the king ordered, “so I can send men and capture him.” The report came back: “He is in Dothan.” 14 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surrounded the city.

15 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked.

16 “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

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Call to Worship
Blue Hymnal Divine Service I (pp. 15-27)
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 446 "I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus"
First Lesson: 2 Kings 6:8-17 (also Sermon Text)
Psalm of the Day: Red Hymnal Psalm 46 (p. 84)
Second Lesson: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18
Gospel Lesson: Mark 6: 45-56
Nicene Creed
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 440 "On Eagles' Wings"
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 6: 8-17
Sermon Theme: It's What You Don't See
Offering: Red Hymnal 483 "Lord of All Good"
Prayer of the Church
Lord's Prayer
Communion Hymns:
Red Hymnal 473 "Savior, I Follow On"
Red Hymnal 444 "If You But Trust in God to Guide You"
Song of Simeon
Blessing

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