Use the following thoughts and questions to have a spiritual conversation as a family. Don’t emphasize having the right answer, but focus on spending time discussing the Word as a family.
Scripture
1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:6-15
Session Summary
Elisha rose up to take the place of Elijah, but it was not out of his own power and strength. When Elijah first called Elisha, Elisha had to say goodbye to his old life and embrace his new calling. Elijah exposed Elisha to the cost of discipleship, but Elisha was not shaken. Instead, Elisha pleaded with Elijah for a double portion of his spirit in order to be fully equipped by the power of God to continue his ministry, and when Elijah was gone Elisha was granted full power from God through his faith. Because of this, those around Elisha knew that he was the new representative of God.
Conversation Questions
• What does it mean for our family to wholeheartedly follow Jesus?
• What is the most important God-given calling that our family has?
• Does this calling look different for each person in our family? Why or why not?
• In what ways have we tried to follow Jesus with our own strength? Why do we need to the power of the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus?
Family Challenge
The Holy Spirit is often times the person of the Trinity that Christians ignore or don’t fully understand. However, Jesus left the Holy Spirit to dwell inside His followers so they can be effective for building His kingdom. Using the spaces below, write down ten ways the Holy Spirit helps and equips your family to follow Jesus.