Aug. 31, 2025

2 Kings 6:8-23

Open Our Eyes

1. War and Desperation

A. Prophetic Spy (vs. 8-13)

B. Overkill (v. 14)

Farm boy turned prophet

1 Kings 19:19-21

Mark 8:34-38

2. Eyes Wide Opened

A. Seeing Sure Defeat (v. 15)

B. Seeing Who is really there (v. 16)

C. Elisha’s prayer for sight

2 Kings 6:17

Luke 3:6

D. Jesus and Seeing

John 9:39-41

Matthew 23:24

James 3:16

E. Elisha Intercedes

“It may look like I’m surrounded but I’m surrounded by you”-
Surrounded - Elyssa Smith

3. What are you missing?

A. Not just a lack of willing faith

B. God's involvement in physical life

John 16:23-24

C. Elisha's taps directly in God's supernatural power in the handling of the enemy

James 5:16

Open my eyes, that I may see
glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
place in my hands the wonderful key,
that 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!- Clara H. Scott

Reflection:

1. Are you willing to pray Elisha’s prayer and direct it towards yourself?

2. What is your reaction to this account? What does God need to open your eyes to today?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 1 Kings 19:19-21

What are some of the details about Elisha’s calling? How would you describe his reaction to this calling?

Tuesday:

Read: Mark 8:34-38

What does Jesus call us to? How does following take on these characteristics in your life with Jesus?

Wednesday:

Read: 2 Kings 6:17

Describe what the servant saw. How does that reality square with your understanding of the support you have from the Lord Himself?

Thursday:

Read: Luke 3:6

This restates a promise from Isaiah. How has all flesh seen the salvation of the Lord because of the coming of Jesus?

Friday:

Read: John 16:23-24

How do these verses shape your prayer life? How would you explain this to someone else?

Saturday:

Read: James 5:16

This verse speaks of forgiveness and a righteous person. How do the two work together and what is the connection to a person’s prayer life?