In this Bible Story, God promises a child to a childless woman to reward her generous spirit. However, when the boy’s life was abruptly taken, all hope seems to disappear. Elisha lays over the child’s body, and by the grace of God his life was restored. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 4:8-37. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.

Today's Bible verse is 2 Kings 4:35 from the King James Version.

Episode 132: Naaman, a mighty warrior for Syria and beloved by his King, developed leprosy and his days in battle started becoming fewer. When an Israelite slave in Naaman’s house heard of his condition, she told of the prophet Elisha and how he could heal her master. At once Naaman requested permission from his king to visit this prophet in Israel. But when Elisha sent word for what he had to do to be clean, Naaman was outraged. However, his servant talked to him gently and he softened his heart to obey. And as he dipped into the waters of the Jordan; his heart and his body were made new.

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Producer: Ben Gammon

Hosted by: Pastor Jack Graham

Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith

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