Reference

1 Kings 19:1-16

ELIJAH & ELISHA | The Art of Mentoring Series

Elijah and Elisha were prophetic powerhouses in the Old Testament. Elijah and Moses were the only two who visited Jesus at the Transfiguration. What lessons did Elijah pass along to Elisha that set him up to carry on as the voice of God to a nation and how can we pass these same lessons on to the people we are mentoring? Find out on Sunday as we continue in our series, The Art of Mentoring.

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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
If you could choose a name other than the one you were given, what would it be? Why?

READ
I Kings 19:19-21; II Kings 2:1-2, 7-8

TAKEAWAY
Four lessons for Elisha:
1. Think
2. Serve
3. Watch
4. Accept responsibility
 
“Five signs you are worshiping yourself:
1. Arrogance, 2. Insecurity, 3. Defensiveness, 4. Loneliness, 5. Rebelling against authority”
– Kyle Idleman, Gods at War


QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. How comfortable are you with silence? Why?
2. How has the Lord helped you toward a servant’s heart?


APPLICATION
What “identities” are competing for your heart these days?

FOR MENTORING
Which of the five signs you are worshiping yourself is your biggest concern? Why?