Episode Details

This episode examines 2 Kings 2 and Luke 24, showing Elijah’s ascension as a foreshadowing of Christ and how Jesus fulfills and surpasses the Old Testament story.

It traces Elijah giving his cloak to Elisha, the meaning of that transfer of office and power, and how Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension open the way to heaven for us.

Finally, it explains how believers are clothed with Christ’s power from on high and called to continue his work, sharing in his path of suffering, service, and glory.