Elisha the Prophet
(2 Kings 2; 4-5)
March 8, 2026
Sunday Recap
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Sunday Recap •
Hey Fams!
As Elijah's time on earth was coming to an end, God appointed Elisha as a new prophet to His people. Elisha asked Elijah if he could inherit a double portion of his spirit. To this Elijah replied, “If you see me being taken from you, you will have it.” Elisha looked on as Elijah was taken up to heaven, and by God's grace, Elisha received his request.
How did Elisha's ministry point others to the one true God? Through miracles, God displayed His power through Elisha, confirming that he was a prophet. God also revealed his wisdom and truth by speaking through Elisha.
Through the many miracles Elisha performed, we not only see the power of God over His creation, but also His care and provision for people. From making bad water drinkable to healing Naaman––a commander from an enemy army––Elisha's miracles pointed people to recognize the one true God. Only the Lord could raise a dead boy to life and miraculously meet the needs of the widow who was in debt. God's spirit was on Elisha, empowering him to be a light to the people of Israel.
Elijah and Elisha were both special prophets, performing miracles and being messengers of God’s truth. But there is One greater than Elisha and Elijah. Jesus not only performed miracles and taught with authority; He is also the true Light of the world who saves people from sin. Help the children in your care understand that when we follow Jesus, we receive the Holy Spirit who empowers us to be more like Jesus and shine like lights in the world, proclaiming to all that He is the one true God.
** Next week: Jonah, Prophet to Ninevah (Read the entire book of Jonah)
Family Discipleship Plan
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Family Discipleship Plan •
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Read 2 Kings 2; 4-5 from the Bible.
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One of the most popular events in track & field is the 4x100 meter relay. Each team has four runners who each run 100 meters. Runners pass a baton to the next runner—hopefully without dropping it. The fourth and final runner for the team is the anchor. The anchor is typically the fastest and most experienced runner, and it is their job to finish the race for their team!
Just as God had called Elijah to speak His words to the people, God also called a man named Elisha to be His prophet. The work Elijah had started was going to be passed on—like a baton in a relay race—to Elisha. Elisha asked for the same spirit that had powered the work of Elijah, and God honored this request by giving Elisha the power to perform many miracles—like healing the sick, dividing the water, and even making an ax head float up from the bottom of the river! These miracles were proof that Elisha was a prophet of God. The people saw that Elisha had the same spirit and same power as Elijah, and they believed Elisha was God’s prophet to share God’s words with them.
Before returning to heaven, Jesus commanded His followers to carry on with the mission of making disciples and baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus passed the baton to His followers and told them to continue sharing the message of the gospel. All believers have this mission, and they have the Holy Spirit to help them. The Holy Spirit is God living with us and in us. The Spirit helps us to follow God and carry on the mission of spreading the good news of Jesus to the world!
Elisha spoke the truth of God and performed miracles. Jesus taught with the authority of God and performed miracles as well. Elisha was a prophet, but Jesus is the Son of God, our Savior.
Pray: Jesus, You are the Son of God! Thank You for the miracles that prove You are who You say You are and that You always keep Your promises. Help us trust in You as the Son of God and the Rescuer who can save us from our sin. Amen.
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Preschool:
"You must follow the Lord your God.”
Deuteronomy 13:4
1st-5th:
”You must worship him. You must honor him. Keep his commands. Obey him. Serve him. Remain true to him.”
Deuteronomy 13:4 (NIRV) -
Mornings
Ask God to give you opportunities today to tell others about Jesus. Ask Him for boldness and for His power to help you do the work of sharing the gospel. How does the promise of God’s power help Christians have boldness in sharing about Jesus?
Evenings
Praise Jesus for the miracles He did while on earth. Make a list of miracles and praise God for how they prove Jesus as the promised Messiah. How do you see Jesus’ power and compassion through the miracles He performed? How do the miraculous things Jesus did help us to trust in the future things He has promised to do?
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For Fun
Take your family to a local track for a fun run. Time each family member running a lap around the track or practice passing a baton while running. Retell the story of Elijah and Elisha. Remind kids that Jesus as passed on the mission of making disciples to all His followers, and He has promised the Holy Spirit to help believers complete that mission.
To Serve
Sit down as a family and talk over the Bible story. Explain to your kids that Elisha needed God’s Spirit to help him do the work God called him to do. Take some time and write a short list of ways your family can share God’s love this week: invite some neighbors to church, make a sick friend a meal, invite the new neighbors on the street to play, share the gospel with a friend at school, etc. Pray together and ask God to help you live these things out with the help of the Holy Spirit.