Introduction:
Elisha, "The Rainbow", in contrast to Elijah, was a gentle man, and their two natures complemented, rather than conflicted with each other. Although Elijah threw his mantle on Elisha, it did not change Elisha into Elijah.
Each of these prophets had individual uniqueness. Elijah was a prophet of wrath and judgment. He was likened to a burning meteor. Elisha, whose name meant, "God is salvation," was "like a rainbow" announcing salvation to the people in darkness.
Elijah was called the "storm-king" or "Burning meteor" because of his rugged ways and blunt manner. He is introduced abruptly, and gets right into the task God called him to. I Kings 17:1 - "As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew or rain these years, except at my word." Those were first recorded words of Elijah, and they were to the wicked King Ahab. Israel was on a downward slide away from God, and heading for destruction. God had given many warnings to the nation of Israel, but all had been ignored.
1. Made poisonous pottage edible - II Kings 4:38-4
2. Divided the River Jordan - II Kings 2:8-14
3. Made sack of corn and 20 loaves feed 100 men - II Kings 4:42-44
4. Restored the life of a dead child – I Kings 17:17 & II Kings 4:20; 32-35
5. Caused fire to fall, burning sacrifice, altar and water in ditch – I King 18:36-38
6. Healed a man of leprosy – II Kings 5:1-14
7. Multiplied a bottle of oil – I Kings 17:10-16; II Kings 4:2-6
8. Purified the waters of Jericho with salt – II Kings 2:19-22
9. Caused an axe head to "swim in water" – II Kings 6:5-6
10. Called down fire to destroy army captains and their men. II Kings 1:9-12
Answers:
1. Elisha – II Kings 4:38-41
2. Both -- II Kings 2:8-14
3. Elisha – II Kings 4:42-44
4. Both – I Kings 17:17-24 & II Kings 4:20; 32-35
5. Elijah – I Kings 18:36-38
6. Elisha – II Kings 5:1-14
7. Both -- I Kings 17:10-16; II Kings 4:2-6
8. Elisha – II Kings 2:19-22
9. Elisha – II Kings 6:5-6
10. Elijah – II Kings 1:9-12
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