2 Kings 4:1-7
One day the widow of a member of the group of prophets came to Elisha and cried out, “My husband who served you is dead, and you know how he feared the Lord. But now a creditor has come, threatening to take my two sons as slaves.” 2 Kings 4:1
“What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” “Nothing at all, except a flask of olive oil,” she replied. 2 Kings 4:2
3 Wise Steps for Your Family
And Elisha said, “Borrow as many empty jars as you can from your friends and neighbors. 2 Kings 4:3
Then go into your house with your sons and shut the door behind you. Pour olive oil from your flask into the jars, setting each one aside when it is filled.” 2 Kings 4:4
“And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7
So she did as she was told. Her sons kept bringing jars to her, and she filled one after another. 2 Kings 4:5
Soon every container was full to the brim! “Bring me another jar,” she said to one of her sons. “There aren’t any more!” he told her. And then the olive oil stopped flowing. 2 Kings 4:6
When she told the man of God what had happened, he said to her, “Now sell the olive oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on what is left over.” 2 Kings 4:7
THIS WEEK’S POWER VERSE
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
What’s In Your Jars?
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
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Unspoken Concert!
The Christian band Unspoken is bringing their uplifting, melodic music to The Connection Church in Buda. You know them from their soulful, chart-topping hits like “Start a Fire” and “Reason”. Now, they have a fresh message of hope with their newest single “Love is Everything We Need”. Don’t miss this night of motivating music with Unspoken and special guest To Love & Rescue, May 19th at 7pm. Get Tickets HERE!YNG Faith Class!
We want to partner with you and your teen to help them grow in their faith. I want to invite you to a brief class called YNG Faith where we’ll talk about what it means to be a Christian, why baptism is so important, and what steps you can take next. This class is happening Sunday, May 21st at 1:15pm in Buda. Lunch will be provided. I hope to see you there!! RSVP Here!Mega Sports Camp
Mega Sports Camp is 100% FREE for your kids completed kinder-5th grade. At Mega Sports Camp, your kids will have the best week of their summer! They’ll get to connect with other kids while having a blast in their favorite sport! We offer sports such as: Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball & Soccer. Mega Sports Camp is not just sports – it’s also jam-packed with music, dinner, exciting fun, and lessons about God. Register & Join The Team TODAY!
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San Marcos Campus: May 30- June 2, 2023
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CONNECTION GROUP QUESTIONS:
- Do you ever borrow things from your neighbors? What do you need to give back to them?
- This widow was desperate to save her sons. How desperate do you think parents are today to save their children from being enslaved to the ways of the world?
- In her despair, where did the widow turn to for help? How can being an active part of a Church family help families today? How has it helped your family?
- Why do you think Elisha asked her what she already had in her house? What resource do you have that God could use for His purpose?
- What are some ways you can worship God in your own home? What do you need to start doing with your family to help them grow in their faith?
- If your faith was a jar of oil, how full would your jar be today?
- How can we pray for you this week?