Week 3: An Accurate Diagnosis

Opening Question

In your experience, what areas of life do you feel the most need to control?  Finances, calendar, job, co-workers, spouse, children, health and fitness, etc.?  Why do you think this area is a struggle for you?

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Discussion Questions

  • How applicable is Elijah’s question to your life, “How long will you waver between two opinions?  If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.”

  • Why did Elijah order the execution of the prophets of Baal?  Do you think it was necessary?

  • Have you ever experienced a similar necessary, but painful loss?

  • Is there anything that you need to let go of in your life right now?

  • In which areas of your life do you typically have greatest faith and trust?

  • When do you typically run in fear?  (Are there certain ‘buttons’ that Satan can push to make you cower in the face of your circumstances?)

  • Who is your Elisha, that person who will accompany you on the journey of life, even when times are tough?