Faith Fact
I believe God can do great things.

Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."

Question of the day:
What does the word faith mean to you?

Read:
2 Kings 2:9–12

Both Elijah and Elisha had incredible faith. As we read in the Bible story, we can see that God moved in their lives in an incredible way. Just before these verses, God used Elijah to do a miracle when he took off his coat, hit the river, and the water split so the two men could walk across. Elijah was a prophet, meaning he spoke God’s words to people. God told him that he would go to heaven and Elisha would replace him. So, Elisha asked for something extremely difficult: he asked for the supernatural gift of carrying on Elijah’s work with great power. What a big request!

Elisha was bold in his request, and you know what? He received the blessing that he asked for. God gave him this gift! It’s a reminder to us that we can be bold in our requests to God and bold in believing for what sometimes may seem impossible.

Talk About It:

• Question 1. What did Elijah ask Elisha that showed he cared for him?
  Answer 1. “Tell me what I can do for you before I am taken away.” (2 Kings 2:9)
• Question 2. What did Elisha ask Elijah for?
  Answer 2. “Let me inherit a double share of your spirit and become your successor.” (2 Kings 7:9)
• Question 3. What happened as they were walking along and talking?
  Answer 3. A chariot of fire appeared, drawn by horses of fire, and Elijah was taken to heaven by a whirlwind. (2 Kings 7:11)
• Question 4. What is a prophet?
  Answer 4. Someone who speaks God’s word to people
• Question 5. What does this story teach us?
  Answer 5. We can be bold in our requests to God and bold in believing for what may seem impossible. Other answers are possible.

Prayer:
Dear God, help me to have bold faith in You and in who You are. Help me to live a life that allows people to see You living and moving in me, and help me be brave in telling others about You. Amen.

Faith Fact
I believe God can do great things.

Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."

Question of the day:
When is a time you have promised something to someone?

Read:
Hebrews 11:1–3

God has shown His faithfulness repeatedly in the Bible. Hebrews 11 is a perfect place to go if you need a reminder of Bible people who were faithful to God. Each story shows how people did what God told them to, even when they did not know why. They had faith that God would do what He had said. Each of the examples in this chapter teach us how to live in faith. Has God given you a promise? Are you still waiting for it to come true? Hold on to that promise and be faithful in serving, loving, and growing in your relationship with God. The God of the Bible is faithful to you. Allow your life to be an example of having faith in the Creator of all things.

Talk About It:

• Question 1. What does faith show us according to Hebrews 11:1?
  Answer 1. “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” (Hebrews 11:1)
• Question 2. What does Hebrews 11:3 mean to you?
  Answer 2. We know that God is powerful because He created everything. What we can see came from nothing that existed before it. Answers may vary.
• Question 3. Why do you think Hebrews 11 shares so many stories of faith found in the Bible?
  Answer 3. Answers may vary.
• Question 4. What did the faith of the people earn them?
  Answer 4. A good reputation (Hebrews 11:2)
• Question 5. How should we respond to God’s promises?
  Answer 5. Hold on to that promise and be faithful in serving, loving, and growing in your relationship with God.

Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for showing Your faithfulness over and over again in the Bible. Thank You for always knowing what is best for me and for creating me for more than I can ever imagine. Please keep me faithful to You. Amen.

Faith Fact
I believe God can do great things.

Faith Verse
John 14:12
"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done."

Question of the day:
What is something you can trust God with?

Read:
Matthew 21:21–22

When we read these verses, we might think they mean that we can ask God for anything: even if we ask for a million dollars and just believe, it will happen! The truth is that when we pray and ask God for anything, we can trust that He hears us and that He gives us what we need. We can trust that He is God our Father and loves us so much. Although we may not get specifically what we ask for, we know that He will never let us down and that He will give us far more than we need. We can have faith and trust in His goodness. Let’s pray that our heart will line up with what He desires for our life and be filled with trust in who God is.

Talk About It:

• Question 1. What does Jesus say we need to have in Matthew 21:21?
  Answer 1. Faith (Matthew 21:21)
• Question 2. What can we pray for?
  Answer 2. Anything (Matthew 21:22)
• Question 3. Does God always answer our prayers the way we want?
  Answer 3. No, but He always knows best and we can trust in Him.
• Question 4. What is something you can do when you are struggling with doubt?
  Answer 4. Answers may vary.
• Question 5. Who is someone in your life you trust and can talk to about the Bible and God?
  Answer 5. Answers may vary.

Prayer:
Dear God, thank You that I can pray to You about anything. God, give me faith to know that although sometimes things may be different from what I think they should be, I can trust that You always know what is best. You are amazing, God! Amen.