Elisha – Week 4

God Can Restore What Seems Lost

SUMMARY :
We’ve all suffered loss in our lives: relationships, respect, joy, passion. Sometimes we don’t mean to lose things; it just happens. Still, it can be hard to know how to find the things we’ve lost.
In the story of Elisha and the ax, we learn that God cares about what we care about—even the small stuff. Because He loves us, He will work with us to restore our lost things.

Maybe you used to feel God’s presence everywhere. Prayer felt natural. His Word came alive. Now it feels like you’re just going through the motions. Spiritual drift happens, but it doesn’t mean your passion is gone forever or that God has given up on you. This week, we’re talking about how to get that fire back.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“.… When they arrived at the Jordan, [the prophets] began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. “Oh, sir!” he cried. “It was a borrowed ax!” “Where did it fall?” the man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that spot. Then the ax head floated to the surface. “Grab it,” Elisha said. And the man reached out and grabbed it. 2 Kings 6:4-7 NLT

HIGHLIGHTS :
•Sometimes the smallest miracle carries the biggest message.
•If it matters to you, it matters to God.
•What have you lost that God wants to restore?
•Be honest about where you lost it.
•Take back what you lost.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/7tCs68UC8Rg?si=9-QaWIyV53FG9dOr

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/25MdCjYsfD8SLiTl9MzVlp?si=AmegqwNtT6KIVty–hIkVA

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading How to Read Weird Bible Stories:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/60400

Elisha – Week 3

When Life Demands Too Much

SUMMARY :
When life feels like too much, we can be encouraged that “not enough” is often where God starts. In the story of the widow and Elisha, we learn that God can use what we have to give us what we need. And sometimes, the miracle we’re looking for starts with choosing to ask for help.
This week we’re talking about how God specializes in doing incredible things with what feels like way too little.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“… “Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.””
‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭4:2 NIV‬‬

HIGHLIGHTS :
•Fear doesn’t just exaggerate; fear lies.
•Offer God what you have and trust Him to give you what you need.
•Sometimes your miracle starts with admitting your need.
•What in your life do you need to empty so God has room to fill it?

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/tIBvbZiBcZg?si=EcZUr0pG58AJjrRq

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wK3rNd6SUutrl85XjnZeu?si=zq7FTH1lTB6imgcFlR_l0g

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading How to Read Weird Bible Stories:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/60400

Elisha – Week 2

When You Can’t Take Any More

SUMMARY :
We’ve all been there-staring at a situation that feels impossible, wondering if God even sees what we’re going through. If you’re in a season where you need Him to move, the message at church this week is for you.

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“For this is what the Lord says: You will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water, and you, your cattle and your other animals will drink. This is an easy thing in the eyes of the Lord; he will also deliver Moab into your hands.”
‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

HIGHLIGHTS :
•Your greatest need becomes a gift when it drives you to depend on God.
• Worship changes our perspective.
• Worship invites God’s power.
• Worship creates space to hear from God.
•Faith doesn’t deny what you see; faith decides who you will believe.
•Only God can send the water, but sometimes He asks you to dig a ditch.
•What ditch do you need to dig to prepare you for what God wants to do?

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/vZf8mrTXMjw?si=6_17CaVMOCh0fhT7

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4d5VWS9eKxaIRORwIpbQjI?si=Sv7Rkl5wTSu5mCIOu1RgBg

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading How to Read Weird Bible Stories:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/60400

Elisha – Week 1

Playing It Safe Is Holding You Back

SUMMARY :
“ired of feeling stuck while life passes you by? Ready to stop wondering “what if” and step into what’s next? In our new series, we’ll see what happens when we leave comfort behind and pursue our true purpose. It all starts this week!

KEY SCRIPTURE :
“1 Kings 19:19 NIV
… Elijah went up to [Elisha] and threw his cloak around him.

1 Kings 19:20 NLT
“… I will go with you!” …‬‬

HIGHLIGHTS :
•God has a mantle with your name on it, and a calling bigger than the field you’re standing in.
•God often chooses the one at the back of the line.
•We risk what we should protect and protect what we should risk.
•One of the biggest marks of spiritual maturity is a short time span between God’s command and our obedience.
•You don’t have to understand completely to obey immediately.
•You can’t hold the plow and the mantle at the same time.
•What plow do you need to burn so you can fully follow Jesus?
•God has a mantle with your name on it, and a calling bigger than the field you’re standing in.

Win The Day!

Watch:
https://youtu.be/7JK3jxguGc0?si=ZmATqaTZWc6ika9J

Listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5syXYAGoQZRsj6TblRx06s?si=UzoVWuTrRGy74bldOdSlGw

Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/

Join me in reading How to Read Weird Bible Stories:
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/60400