Elisha: God's Prophet Lesson 2 " Jehoram and Jehoshaphat: The Battle with Moab"

In the Old and New Testaments, God spoke to his people through his prophets. Prophetic words, both then and now, when given accurately and used correctly,  multiply the spiritual effectiveness of any ministry or government. As believers and leaders of believers, we have a desire for guidance to survive the rampant confusion and fear of these times.

At this time in the country of Israel, King Ahab and Jezebel’s son, Jehoram, took the throne. His brother, Amaziah, who followed Ahab as king, had died, falling through a lattice in the upper room of his palace.. Meanwhile, to the south, Jehoshaphat had been King of Judah for 18 years. (Remember, after the reign of Solomon, the country split into two nations… Israel in the North with Samaria as the capital, and Judah in the South, centered in Jerusalem.) 

As you listen to Elisha’s account of what occurred next to God’s people, take a look at the behaviors of the two kings. Which one was humble, and which one was not? Which one wanted to hear the voice of God, and which one didn’t?  Which leader would you want to go into battle with? Why? Which leader would you want directing your church?

What does Elisha think about these kings? Let’s check in with Elisha.

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Scripture: 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 20

Discussion Questions: 

1. What was your jewel from this lesson?

2. Compare/Contrast the 2 kings. Which one was humble, and which one was not? Which one wanted to hear the voice of God, and which one didn’t?  Which leader would you want to go into battle with? Why? Which leader would you want directing your church? 

3. Why did God give the Israelites the victory?

4. What did Elisha do when he could not hear from God, and needed to? Have you ever heard from God while worshipping?

5. Jehoshaphat came to his senses, and sought help from Yahweh. How did He know Elisha was a reliable prophet?

6. What was King Jehoram’s weakness? King Jehoshaphat/s weakness? Do you have a weakness when you are in a battle?

7. Have you ever compromised your faith, like Jehoshaphat because of family pressure? Tell what happened.

8. What do you do in a crisis? Do you become fearful and give up like Jehoram, blaming the situation on God? Do you seek to hear the voice of God in the matter, and wait for him to reveal a strategy for victory? Do you worship and wait to hear the word of the Lord like Elisha? Fast and Pray?

   
   

   This is How I Fight My Battles Song-- Michael W Smith

   Oh, God the battle belongs to you! Song