Looks at the purpose of the ministry of miracles endowed upon Elisha. Illustrates the gracious gospel picture in the passage; and the solemn warning of judgement for those who reject God, found in the subsequent verses.
2Kgs.2.19-20And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him.