Episode Famine | Week 2
Can anything good come from a famine? Tune in and discover how men and women in the Bible grew closer to God even during times of famine or lack of food.
Chapter 6
Why does it seem like there are so many famines mentioned throughout the Bible? Well, be part of this conversation with the Discover the Word team as they continue their fascinating series titled “Famine.” Discover how God often works through famines, including how He did in the life of the prophet Elijah.
Chapter 7
Have you ever eaten some bad food, and were so sick that you felt like there was “death in that pot”? Well, join Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry for this Discover the Word conversation as they talk about an incident like that in the Bible as they continue their “Famine” series. Discover how God’s response during a famine in the prophet Elisha’s day echoes how Jesus responded to a food shortage in His day.
Chapter 8
How four lepers became heroes during a famine brought on by war is what you’ll discover in this conversation on Discover the Word as Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry continue their intriguing “Famine in the Bible” series. Pull up your chair and discover some lessons we can learn from how these unlikely heroes acted in a time of great need.
Chapter 9
Have you ever noticed that Jesus mentions a famine in the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Well, join the Discover the Word team of Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry as they continue their “Famine” series by uncovering why a famine wasn’t just a minor detail, but a key part of Jesus’ most well-known parable.
Chapter 10
Why do you think the apostle Paul included the word “famine” when he listed things that can’t separate us from the love of God? Be part of the Discover the Word discussion with Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, and Rasool Berry as they ponder that and wrap up week two of their “Famine” series. Check out this important conversation and discover how God can work out everything, including a time of famine, for our good.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
As we ponder why God allowed His people throughout Scripture to experience famines, we can see that God was still working to draw them closer to Him. God is at work in our life as well. When we face hardships and difficulties in our life, let’s remember that God is near.
How does reading about how God provided for men and women throughout the Bible help remind you that He is faithful to help you through any trial you may face?
What could drawing closer to God even during difficulties look like for you?
Reflect
- Why did God allow someone as faithful as the prophet Elijah to suffer through a famine as we read in 1 Kings 18:2?
- During famines, how did God provide for Elijah in 1 Kings 17:7–11 and Elisha in 2 Kings 4:38– 41?
- Why did the four men with leprosy mentioned in 2 Kings 7:3–5 respond to the famine the way they did?
- Why did Jesus mention a famine in His parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15:14?
- Based on Romans 8:35, not even famine can separate us from God’s love. How does knowing that truth encourage you during difficult times?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Dear God, thank You that You love me and provide for me even during the most difficult times. Please help me to draw closer to You, even when I’m experiencing a famine or lack in my life. Help me to trust Your unending goodness, grace, and mercy.”
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- Joseph by Bill Crowder
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Joseph
Famines greatly affected Bible figures, including Joseph and his family. In his book, Joseph: Cultivating a Life of Dependence on God, our own Bill Crowder explores Joseph’s very human and inspiring story that will help you discover how to respond to profound disappointment with faithfulness and deep dependence on God.