2 Kings - Chapter 7

Samaria is under siege and the people have no food; they are literally starving.  Elisha gives a prophecy that in one day there will be food for the people:

Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the Lord. This is what the Lord says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of the finest flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel at the gate of Samaria.”

This is good news of a blessing for everyone.  But one of the men hearing the prophecy doubted it and mocked Elisha.

"The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?”"

This rejection of the prophecy of blessing meant that the man would not share in it and it led to his death:

“You will see it with your own eyes,” answered Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it!”

The prophecy of salvation through Jesus' death was a promise of good news for all who believed it.  But it will be death to those who mock it and do not accept the prophecy for themselves.

When Jesus was on the cross two men were crucified with him.  One of them had heard that he was the Messiah, but did not accept the prophecy, and hurled insults at Jesus.  The other claimed the grace available through Jesus death, and this resulted in the promise of everlasting life.

"One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”