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Christians, church history, David Kitz, Elijah, Elisha, Gaza, Holy Spirit, Israel, Jesus, John the Baptist, miracle, New Testament, Old Testament, renewal, repentance, revival, spiritual renewal, Ukraine
David, what event in your life inspired you to write The Elisha Code & the Coming Revival?
On February 11th, 2018, I delivered a sermon entitled Healing the Water. My message
was based on Elisha’s first public miracle, the healing of the spring at Jericho. I was struck by the parallel nature of this miracle when compared with Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine. This triggered a quest to discover if Elisha’s other miracles resembled the miracles of Jesus. To my amazement they do. Further research uncovered the parallel nature of the ministry of Elijah and John the Baptist, and later, the ministry of Elisha and Jesus. But what are the practical implications of this biblical discovery for believers today?
The Old Testament dynamic duo of Elijah and Elisha sparked spiritual renewal in their day. John the Baptist and Jesus did the same in New Testament times. My friend, Dr. Ed Hird, has been writing about men and women from church history who spark revival in their day. Together we decided to partner in bringing a message of renewal and revival for the people of our time.
David, how is the topic of your book personal to you and why did you choose to share it with readers?
I stumbled upon a unique, unexplored perspective of Elijah and Elisha’s prophetic ministry that linked directly to the ministry of John the Baptist and Jesus. These four men preached repentance and brought revival and new life to the people of their time. Along with many Christians today, Dr. Ed Hird and I believe this message of deep spiritual renewal is urgently needed now.
Why should people purchase and read the book you coauthored with Dr. Ed Hird?
This book is a blueprint for the revival we need in our lives and in our churches today. Furthermore, the thread of practical life applications is both impactful and encouraging.
What are some current and newsworthy world events that relate to the topic(s) of your book?
We live in dark times—times of fear, pestilence, national and international intrigue, and political and environmental turmoil. War rages in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and other countries across the globe. Many are in despair. Moral rot is evident everywhere in society. Meanwhile, churches are closing, and faith is in decline. Spiritual renewal is urgently needed.
Explain two things you most want readers to walk away with after reading your book.
Further decline is not inevitable. Throughout history God has sent spiritual fire starters among us—men and women who turn people’s hearts toward God. Now is the time to renew our faith in a miracle working God who powerfully draws people to himself by his Spirit. It has happened before. It will happen again before Christ’s return.

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