COMMENTARY

Old Testament: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Elisha succeeds Elijah as prophet of Israel. Elisha was a faithful and devout disciple of Elijah. So loyal was he that he would not let Elijah out of his sight. Knowing that he was soon going to depart this world, Elijah asked Elisha what he could give him. Wisely Elisha asked for a double portion of his spirit. This was granted to Elisha, for when Elisha took Elijah's mantle, he used it to separate the waters of Jordan. The power and authority of Elijah's spirit were transferred to Elisha, and his ministry as prophet was launched.

Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Christian freedom is to live and walk by the Spirit. The Galatian churches were in danger of being bound by a false gospel. Some were advocating a slavery to rules, regulations, and ri…