Next Level Guide 11.05.23

Open Our Eyes

Which Christmas movie are you more a fan of…Elf or Home Alone?

Study

Read 2 Kings 6:8-23
When the king of Aram realizes that Elisha is the source of the information, he decides to capture him rather than change his ways. Why do you think people often choose to oppose God or those aligned with Him instead of aligning themselves with God’s plan?

How does fear impact the servant of Elisha when he wakes up to find the city surrounded by the enemy? Can you relate to moments in your life when fear blinded you to God’s presence?

Elisha prays for God to open the servant’s eyes, not for immediate deliverance. What can we learn from this about the role of prayer in changing our perspective during challenging times?

The passage concludes with an unexpected act of love and generosity when the king of Israel feeds and releases his enemy’s army. How can love and God’s perspective change the way we respond to opposition and conflicts in our lives today?

What’s Next

“Doing what God wants us to do starts with seeing what God wants us to see.” What does it mean to “see what God wants us to see”? How do we do that?

“God won’t abandon us in a battle He’s called us to fight.” How does this statement impact your faith?

Chad said, “Faith isn’t a button we push; it’s a lens we see through.” Why is that important for us to understand that truth?