SPIRITUAL GEMS: November 14-20, 2022, 2 Kings 7 to 8, Answers.
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2Ki 8:19. In what sense did Jehovah give David and his children “a lamp”? (it-2 186 para. 3).
Jehovah made a covenant with David for a kingdom that would be established in his lineage forever. In this sense both David and the line of rulers coming from his son Solomon would govern, guide and act as leaders wisely in Israel under the direction of Jehovah himself, who is the supreme source of light and guidance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ANSWERS BASED ON THE BOOK PERPICACIA VOLUME 2.
The information mentions regarding the lamps, that only pure olive oil could be put, beaten. Later, in Solomon's temple there were ten gold lampstands and a good number of silver lampstands.
It also mentions that Jehovah is a lamp and a source of light. Jehovah is the ultimate Source of light and guidance. A slightly different expression is used in the Psalms: “You yourself will light my lamp, O Jehovah,” thus representing Jehovah as the one who lit the lamp that David carried to light his way, as mentioned in Psalm 18: 28.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
This meant that all the kings in the line of David, who was a wise leader and guide to the nation, would be like a lamp to Israel for being kings.
In the sense that he gave all those of David's lineage, with whom he made a pact, that their lineage would be on the throne for an indefinite time, Jehovah gave all of them his direction and guidance so that while they are in power and thus be a lamp for all the people of Israel.
Jehovah seated on the throne of Israel his anointed, King David, and he was as with the direction of God guide and Wise leader of the nation. For that reason it was called the lamp of Israel, as mentioned in Second Samuel 21:17 and therefore the dynasty or family lineage of rulers from David through his son Solomon, was like a lamp for Israel, since there was a legacy and a serious responsibility on them. This makes us think that in the case of those who are born in a Christian place, there is a valuable legacy and a serious responsibility on them.
From this we learn that just as the lamps that were used in Solomon's temple could only be put with pure olive oil, in a similar way Jehovah is a lamp that is full of purity, that is why he is a Supreme source of light and guidance. , since after being delivered from the hand of Saul and his enemies, David spoke the words that are recorded in 2 Samuel 22:29. That Jehovah was his lamp and who made his darkness shine.
What spiritual gems have you found about Jehovah, the ministry, and other topics in this week's Bible reading?
2 Kings 7:2 . Many people doubt the promises of God in the Bible, They even mock and question them, in the end they too will realize that this is real, but they will not enjoy them, This encourages us to continue faithfully enduring and not allow apathy and the ridicule of others makes us doubt Jehovah.
2 Kings 7:1. Well, there we clearly see how it is that Elisha before speaking says: "Listen to the words of Jehovah" from which I learn that when teaching or preaching we must always make it clear that all teaching comes from Jehovah.
In chapter 7 verse 1. We see that Elisha does not take the words as his own when they prophesy, but always honors Jehovah and what we learn is that we should never give more importance to ourselves, even if they congratulate us for our attitudes or virtues We should always give him the glory and honor.
2 Kings 8:1. Jehovah teaches me that he is a very loving God and that he always provides for those who are faithful to him, so we can always have full confidence that he will provide us with both physical and spiritual food.
In the second book of Kings chapter 7 verse 17. We see how the word of Jehovah was fulfilled when he told the king's servant that although the food had an economic price he would not eat, and there we see that he died at the entrance when he was run over for the people. What it teaches us is that the word of Jehovah is always fulfilled.
In chapter 8, verses 1 and 2. Elisha showed what Jehovah was going to do to this woman who was a servant of Jehovah, in the same way today Jehovah is warning us what he is going to do in the future and like this woman as action to save his life, in the same way we must also take action if we want to save our life.
In chapter 7 verse 12. The King's servant said that Jehovah could not cover up what he would have said yet the floodgates of heaven will open, and we see that Jehovah punished him for it. What it teaches us is that today in the world many people mock and do what is bad in the eyes of the Lord, thinking that they will never suffer the punishment but like this servant of the king we see that the Lord will bring judgment on all acts of people.
2 Kings 8:1-6. It tells us that when the king found out that the Shunammite woman had been related to the prophet Elisha, he ordered her to be returned. So you come even though you had already been out of the country for 7 years, this teaches me the importance of surrounding ourselves with good company from God's point of view since they bring us blessings and good consequences.
2 Kings 7:1. We can give this same text another application, since we see that the prophet Elisha exhorted the people to listen to the words of the Lord, We can also listen to the Lord when we read and study the Bible, when we attend the meetings, and of course, when carrying put into practice what we hear from God. Seeing it this way motivates us to strive to have the habit of reading the Bible and attending meetings.
2 Kings 7:2,3. It teaches us what can happen to us if we lack faith and it is because we could lose the opportunity to enjoy the blessings of Jehovah, that is why every day we must strengthen our faith so that in this way we do not falter.
2 Kings 7:18. He teaches me that everything Jehovah says always comes true. So this story of chapter 7, without a doubt strengthens our faith, because it does not remember that all the promises that our heavenly father Jehovah has made to us are fulfilled.
2 Kings 8:1,2. Elisha warned the woman to leave earlier before the famine was coming, Through the brothers worldwide, Jehovah gives people who are in the last days, Despite this, some are like this woman, since they pay attention to those warnings. This teaches us the importance of obeying Jehovah and the instructions we have received.
2 Kings 8:8. It shows that giving a gift was a way of gaining favor with the prophet, This teaches us about the importance of being careful if we are in a position of authority and someone gives us gifts, Many times some deliberately try to buy or sell spiritual things or so to speak they try to do Simony and want to collect the gifts through future favors, The prophet was very clear about it and that is why he did not receive gifts from just anyone.
2 Kings 8:16-19. We see how Jehovah allows everyone to use his free will as they see fit. However, that does not exempt anyone from the consequences and responsibilities. Being David's lineage and governing the nation Israel was not just anything, it was a serious responsibility, their conduct as leaders was extremely important because this was taking shape in history, this makes us think about how we use our free will, there are those who they have had very spiritual parents, but have decided to go against Jehovah, and others have not had exemplary parents and have decided to do the right thing. This motivates us to serve Jehovah willingly rather than to keep up appearances.
2 Kings 8:4, One way to encourage us in preaching is by sharing positive experiences with our partner, Instead of talking about unedifying matters, We can talk about the good things that have happened with brothers, or even ourselves, these conversations without They will certainly leave good memories in the memory of those who value the spiritual.
2 Kings 7:17, Shows that someone very trusted was put in charge of the city gate, this does not remind about the privileges in the congregation. More recently, the organization has given specific instructions through announcements and reminders about safety during congregation meetings. Without a doubt, these privileges show that the brothers trust those to whom they are assigned, since it is very important to obey these brothers because doing so can save our lives.
2 Kings 8:27. It teaches us about the importance of parents setting a good example for their children, since they imitate what they see, and it is true that words encourage, but the example moves, and perhaps we do not think about it when they are babies, but time it goes by quickly, and they become teenagers and need an example to imitate. That makes us think about what example we as parents are giving to our children at home and how they see the treatment we give both to them and to everyone in the family.
2 Kings 8:11. Eye contact could make someone uncomfortable, even in some cultures it is disrespectful or a provocation to violence. However, depending on the place, friendly and respectful eye contact allows us to see the face of the person and their reaction to the message, therefore, the organization has given us a guideline on eye contact and we do well to review it to practice them in the classroom. preaching.
2 Kings 7:16. He shows how Jehovah's prophecy was fulfilled when the people went out to plunder the camp of the Syrians, thus demonstrating that the prophecies recorded in the Bible are true and reliable. And for those who believe them, they are a window to the future. In addition, this fact gives us the basis to have faith in the prophecies that have yet to be fulfilled, since we are certain that they will also be fulfilled down to the smallest detail.
2 Kings 7:16. We can give this same text another application, since it shows how Jehovah caused a noise like war chariots to be heard during the night in the Syrian camp, which frightened them so much and made us flee to their own borders, leaving their possessions. So the town could now supply its needs. This teaches us that Jehovah in order to fulfill his prophecies can use his power in a way that he considers necessary.
2 Kings 7:1. It shows that there was a very severe man but Jehovah said that the next day there would be plenty of food and this was fulfilled when he made something unexpected happen this teaches us that not even in my worst circumstances should I lose faith and trust in Jehovah because somehow Unexpectedly, he may also use his power to change those circumstances, I just have to be alert to see his hand in action presenting me with help.
2 Kings 7:2. This text is useful in the Ministry to teach that the only reliable prophecies about the future are found in the Bible, an example of this is that the prophet Elisha did not have to split animal visors or consult the dead or anything like that to prophesy six future events in the city of Samaria, since his power came from Jehovah God and not from divination.
2 Kings 7:1,2. It shows that only a prophet inspired by Jehovah God could correctly foresee that a famine-stricken city would have plenty of food the next day, and that a person who scoffed or mocked that prophecy would see this abundance but would not be able to eat a morsel her. This teaches me that no matter how incredible a biblical prophecy may seem, we should never question it or lose faith in its fulfillment because then we will suffer the consequences of our unbelief.
2 Kings 8:1-6. It shows that when the king found out that the Shunammite woman had been related to the prophet Elisha, he ordered that all her property be returned to her even though she had been out of the country for 7 years. This teaches me the importance of surrounding ourselves with good company. from God's point of view since they bring us blessings and good consequences.
2 Kings 8:1-6. We can give this same text another application, since it shows how the Shunammite woman who had lodged the prophet Elisha in her house is again blessed during the 7-year famine. This story reminds me that our kind treatment of our brothers never goes unnoticed in Jehovah's eyes, so he rewards us now and will reward us in the future.
2 Kings 8-1. He shows how Jehovah provided means to satisfy the physical hunger of his faithful servants in the past, and reminds me how he continues to do the same physical and spiritual sense today. This teaches me that Jehovah keeps his promise that his servants will never go hungry, so when things get even more difficult, I would have no reason to despair and should trust that Jehovah will continue to use different means to meet the needs physicists of his town.
2 Kings 8:12. He shows that Hazael became a great oppressor of Israel as Elisha had predicted. However Jehovah did not allow him to completely crush the nation and later made Israel take back what had been taken from her. This teaches me that although today this world dominated by Satan crushes us and deprives us of peace and security, Jehovah will very soon bless us greatly with all the things that we currently cannot enjoy.
2 Kings 7:18-20. We can use it in the Ministry to show that mocking Jehovah or his prophecies has consequences that can be fatal.
2 Kings 7:18-20. We can give this same text another application, since it shows what happened to the king's trusted officer for mocking the Elisha Prophecy. We can use this text in the Ministry to illustrate that people who today mock Jehovah and his prophecies are running the risk of suffering similar consequences when the great day of Jehovah comes, but that they are nevertheless in time to correct that way. of thinking.
2 Kings 8:5-6. It shows that the Shunammite woman, following Elisha's instructions, left the country for 7 years to avoid famine, but when she returned, the king ordered the return of her properties and the value of everything that his field had produced during that time. This teaches me that obeying Jehovah is always the best thing, even if it sometimes involves making some sacrifice, since Jehovah greatly blesses those who obey him.
2 Kings 7:6,7. It shows that Jehovah caused the Syrian camp to hear the sound of a large army approaching, this caused the Syrians to become frightened so they hastened to flee, abandoning all their equipment and supplies. This teaches me that an incorrect perception of things can lead us to make mistakes. For this reason, we should not rush to hear rumors or baseless comments, and as we have learned, we must have all the details of an issue before making an important decision.
2 Kings 7:1. It shows how Elisha says: "Listen to the words of the Lord", in this way his prophets helped, encouraged and strengthened people of heart just in that time of spiritual and moral decline when Israel was threatened by enemies and God who had him cornered . Today we live cornered in a spiritual sense in this world dominated by Satan, so studying biblical stories and delving into the prophecies of the kingdom is good because they encourage us and strengthen our faith.
2 Kings 7:1, 2. Jehovah ordered Elisha to proclaim to the inhabitants of Samaria that they would soon have enough food for them, however, an official of the king questioned, this situation reminds us that equally, we in the ministry we will be able to meet people who will come to question the good news that we bring to people.
2 Kings 7:6, 7. During the night God caused the Syrians to hear the noise of war chariots and they imagined that the king of Israel had hired the help of the Egyptians and the Hittites and in great fear they fled to their own borders , leaving behind all their possessions, that left the people of Samaria with more than enough to provide for their needs, this account reminds us of the ability of Jehovah to help those who believe in him.
2 Kings 7:17. In the version with references, the text says that the king himself had appointed the adjutant on whose hand he was leaning, in those times it was customary for kings or men who occupied a position of authority to stand on the arm of a servant or someone of inferior rank, as King Jehoram of Israel did.
2 Kings 8:7-15. Elisha told Hazael that the king of Syria would recover, but then he would surely die, the next day Hazael drowned the king with a wet blanket and began to rule in his place, much has been discussed about what those words really mean What is certain is that Hazael informed the king of the first part of Elisha's response and violently executed the second part in person.
2 Kings 8:12. Hazael became a great oppressor of Israel, particularly during the reign of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, and in this way he fulfilled what the prophet Elisha had foreseen: Hazael would deliver the fortified places of Israel to the fire, he would kill his select men, he would smash their children and slash their women who were with child.
2 Kings 8:17. The eight years that Jehoram is said to have reigned are reckoned from 913 B.C. CE and therefore during these years both the northern and southern kingdoms had rulers with the same name. Furthermore, they were brothers-in-law, since Jehoram of Judah was married to Athaliah, who was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and the sister of Jehoram of Israel.
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