New Life Church Morning Worship, December 9, A.D. 2012
Sermon Series, The Life and Ministry of Elijah the Prophet
Seventh of Eight messages: 2 Kings 2:1-14 , "Gone but not for Good"

Introduction: The Smallest "Minority Group"

I. James' Reminder Revisited and Applied
A. A tender meeting preceded a tender separation

B. A complicated man

II.  The Office of Prophet
A. The prophets and the sons of the prophets: who were they?

B. Elisha and succession: Elijahs' mantle 

C. Comparing Elijah with our great Prophet (and Priest, and King)

III. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
A. Dorothy never dreamed of this!

B. What God's people can expect when they leave this world
	1. That small minority again: comparison and contrast

	2. Will we know one another?

	3. Conversing with Jesus

IV. Conclusion: Elijah will be back! Stay tuned...

Note: New Life's worship service bulletins, sermons (audio files), sermon outlines (text files), and  "Gleanings," July – December A.D. 2012, are available at this web page:  newlifeprez.org/2012srms.htm