Are you surrounded by impossible situations that create fear and anxiety? So was the prophet Elisha – and his response teaches us three timeless lessons about the power of prayer.

Talking Points:

  • Prayer trains us to respond with peace instead of fear in the midst of life’s trials. Prayer shouldn’t be the last thing we do in an impossible situation; it should be the regular thing we do as we train ourselves for the trial. 2 Kings 6:14-16, Philippians 4:6-7
  • Prayer opens our eyes to a spiritual battle that is more real than what we can physically see. To prepare for that battle, we should put on the armor of God – and pray! 2 Kings 6:17, Ephesians 6:12
  • Prayer submits us to a God who can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, however he wants. The Elisha story ended with an unexpected twist, and that’s how it can work in our story as well. 2 Kings 6:18-19,21-22
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Share a time in your life that you were gripped with fear because of an impossible situation. What troubled you the most? How did you respond to that fear at the time?
  3. Read 2 Kings 6:8-16. What does this story reveal about Elisha’s relationship with God? Why do you think he responded as he did compared to his servant?
  4. Read Philippians 4:6-7. Identify the actions steps found in this passage. Share how prayer helped your anxiety in the past? Why do you think Paul include thankfulness as part of the response?
  5. Read 2 Kings 6:17 and Ephesians 6:12. What do you think about this idea that we are fighting a spiritual battle more than a physical one? How have you seen the enemy try to attack you?
  6. Review the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-18). How does each piece help us to fight the spiritual battles we encounter?
  7. Read 2 Kings 6:18-19,21-22. Why do you think God ended the story this way instead of decimating the army? How have you been surprised by God’s answers in your own life?
  8. What does it look like for us to submit to God’s way, even if the outcome looks different than we would like?
  9. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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