Lessons from a Leper

March 3, 2024

by Zack Lee Naaman was a very successful man. He was commander of the Syrian army, held in high esteem in the eyes of his king, a victorious general, and a mighty man of valor. However, he had leprosy. His story can be found in II Kings 5. Naaman heard through a young slave girl that…

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Do we know if Namaan continued to live righteously?

July 31, 2009

Question: In II Kings 5, we learn about Naaman being saved from leprosy, and also that he does finally acknowledge the one true God (vs.15). But do we ever really know his relationship with God, as far as his soul and the way he worshipped God from then on? Answer: Not much is said about…

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It’s Not What I Expected

September 23, 2003

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Isaiah 53:1-12   I.         Perhaps you are wondering             A.        Where are the special Christmas displays and decorations?             B.        How come the bulletin doesn’t mention the Christ’s birth?             C.        This is not what I expected! II.        Naaman – II Kings 5:1-19             A.        Naaman was expecting Elisha to come out of his house, wave his arms and chant…

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