Elisha: God's Prophet Lesson 5 "Elisha’s Servant: Seeing in the Spirit"

Growing up, I  loved all  the  songs we sang at church. I remember fondly the hymn, “Open my eyes, that I may see…” or the chorus, Open my Eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus…” As believers in Christ we should all have the desire for our spiritual eyes to be open as we grow closer and closer in our walk with him. If we seek Him, we too will have our eyes opened! The Holy Spirit living in us will illumine our minds. As He works, we begin to see more and more the same way God sees things. The scriptures make sense. We can see God working behind the scenes. We become less afraid. We can discern good and evil around us. And sometimes,  we even receive words from God to deliver to others, or spiritual visions or dreams.

It is the job of people with these prophetic gifts to keep the people in the church on the right path. Because they have the gift of seeing in spirit, they see not only with their eyes, but with their hearts. So how do we learn to  shift our focus from seeing with our eyes to seeing with our heart?We must pray for God to open our eyes! We must desire to see things as God sees them. 

Elisha, too, could see in the spirit. He could see the angels of the Lord working on our behalf. 

 Let’s check in with Elisha! For Lesson Plans for Lesson Five, CLICK HERE!

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Scriptures: 2 Kings 6, Ephesians 1: 18-19

Discussion Questions:

1. What was your favorite part of this lesson? (Your jewel)

2. Why do you think the story of the iron ax head floating was included in the Bible?

3. Elisha’s servant was full of fear, but Elisha himself was not. Why? 

4. What has God done lately to get your attention? Was it an act of protection, or the sending of a trial? Tell what happened.

5. How does it comfort you to know that even though we can’t always see what is happening in the spiritual realm, that God is really in control?

6. The Syrians had the city of Samaria shut up tight, so there was no food. Why did Jehoram blame the siege on God? On Elisha?

7. Jehoram’s advisor was judged for his lack of faith, and mocking of God and his prophet. What happened to him?

8. If you were one of the lepers who discovered that the Syrians had fled, what would you have done?

9. Do you think the Syrians were actually struck blind or they were just confused? Why or Why not

10. God delivered a word to Jehoram through the lips of His prophet. 

    
    

Closure: Enjoy the beautiful lyrics one more time from this hymn. As the leader reads them out loud,  take a moment to pray them back to the Lord, by singing or reading along. 

Hymn Lyrics

Open my eyes, that I may seeGlimpses of truth Thou hast for me;Place in my hands the wonderful keyThat shall unclasp and set me free.Silently now I wait for Thee,Ready my God, Thy will to see,Open my eyes, illumine me,Spirit divine!

Open my ears, that I may hearVoices of truth Thou sendest clear;And while the wave notes fall on my ear,Everything false will disappear.

Open my mind, that I may readMore of Thy love in word and deed;What shall I fear while yet Thou dost lead?Only for light from Thee I plead.

Open my mouth, and let me bear,Gladly the warm truth everywhere;Open my heart and let me prepare

Love with Thy children thus to share.

Project: Home Study: 2 Kings 6

Prayer Challenge: Week 5

Pray this prayer over yourself and loved ones this week every day!

Ephesians 1:18-19 reads: "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe." 

This passage is a prayer from the Apostle Paul for the Ephesians, asking God to grant them spiritual understanding and insight into their relationship with God. 

Key points of the passage:

• Enlightened eyes of the heart:This refers to spiritual understanding and insight, a deeper knowledge of God and His ways. 

• Hope of His calling:This refers to the future glory and inheritance that God has promised to believers. 

• Riches of the glory of His inheritance:This highlights the incredible wealth and splendor of the blessings God has prepared for His people. 

• Surpassing greatness of His power:This emphasizes the incredible power of God that is available to believers. 

• Working of His mighty power:This highlights that God's power is not just potential, but is actively working in the lives of believers. 

Paul's prayer is a call for believers to grasp the full scope of God's grace, power, and purpose for their lives, and praying it for themselves and others.