Episode The Miraculous Life of Elisha | Week 6
It’s easy to confuse Elisha with his mentor Elijah. Not only do their names sound similar but they also performed similar miracles. Come along with us to explore how Elisha and Elijah were similar, how they were different, and how they both represented God’s nature. Discover how Elisha went on to do even greater things than Elijah and how through their story we find out what God can do for us!
Chapter 26
How do you treat your enemies? That’s a question the Discover the Word group runs into as they near the end of their seven-week series about “The Miraculous Life of Elisha”. Mart DeHaan leads Bill Crowder and Elisa Morgan in exploring what we can discover about God through the miraculous things He did in the life of the prophet Elisha. In this conversation, they discuss how Elisha treated the enemies of his nation and how that can help us think about our enemies.
Chapter 27
Have you ever come across parts of the Bible that are almost too shocking to process? You aren’t sure what to do with what you read? In this conversation, the Discover the Word group explores how the king of Israel responds to God’s prophet, Elisha, during a desperate time for his people. It’s a situation that helps us discover how something unthinkable can actually point us to Jesus and reveal what can happen when we turn our backs on God.
Chapter 28
Have you ever been in a situation that seemed hopeless? In times like that, it’s easy to question God’s presence and power. Well, in this conversation, the Discover the Word group members — Mart, Bill, and Elisa — discuss Elisha’s seemingly impossible prophecy for Israel’s deliverance as they endured an overwhelming enemy siege. Discover how having confidence in God gives us reason to hope and how that is a message echoed throughout the Bible.
Chapter 29
Don’t miss this Discover the Word conversation as the group explores how God delivered the Israelites from an enemy siege during the prophet Elisha’s life. Find out how two unlikely people became the heroes of this part of “The Miraculous Life of Elisha” and how this event echoes the often upside-down message of the Bible.
Chapter 30
How do you balance earthly authorities with God’s heavenly authority? Join the group for this discussion on Discover the Word as they explore the conclusion of the story of Israel’s deliverance from an enemy siege during “The Miraculous Life of Elisha.” Discover what happened to the king’s officer who was more obedient to the king than to God. And find out what that can tell us about how to prioritize the different authorities we try to balance in our lives
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
God shows us more about who He is through the miraculous things He continues to do in the prophet Elisha’s life. In this episode we discover God’s heart for our enemies; that He is trustworthy, even when our circumstances are overwhelming; and that He will meet us in our needs.
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- How did Elisha suggest the king of Israel treat an enemy army that found themselves in his city (in 2 Kings 6:22), and how can that influence the way you think about enemies in your life?
- Why did Elisha’s prophecy for Israel’s deliverance from an overwhelming enemy siege seem impossible (in 2 Kings 7:1), and what does that tell you about having confidence in God?
- How did God deliver the Israelites from an enemy siege during Elisha’s life (in 2 Kings 7:3-7), and what does that tell you about the importance of your needs?
- What happened to the king’s officer who was more obedient to the king than to God (in 2 Kings 7:17), what can that tell you about how to balance your earthly authorities with God’s heavenly authority?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me to feel Your heart for my enemies. Help me to trust in You, even when I face overwhelming circumstances. Let me see how my needs can draw me to You. And help me to prioritize Your authority ahead of any other authority in my life.”
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