A delegation from Jericho visited Elisha. “We have a problem…The water is bad” they told him. “Bring me a new bowl filled with salt.” Then he went out to the city well and threw the salt in and declared, “The Lord has healed these water” … And sure enough! The water was purified…
2 Kings 2:19-22
Questions for Life Groups
- Read 2 Kings 2:19-22 and Matthew 9:20-22. Were you already familiar with the story of Elisha and the miracle of Jericho’s well? Is there anything about this story that feels familiar? Explain. How is the miracle of the woman being healed after touching the edge of Jesus’ coat similar or different from the miracle of Jericho’s well?
- Read this week’s articles titled Roots. Have you noticed any miracles happening around you this week? Are some of them less significant than other? What was your’s or someone else’s role in the miracle? What miracles are yet to happen that are needed for Flint’s recovery? What is your role in these miracles?
- How can the members of your group help you this week and on-going to help you to be more receptive to hearing and understanding the Word of God? Pray for each other to have the Holy Spirit bless you with more courage.