By the end of this podcast and Bible study, participants will be able to:
Understand the biblical context and major themes of 2 Kings, including leadership, spiritual decline, prophetic ministry, judgment, and God’s faithfulness.
Recognize how fear, cultural influence, and spiritual compromise can affect our ability to trust and follow God.
Identify behaviors, attitudes, and influences that may gradually move them away from their relationship with God.
Apply the EIC (Encounter–Identified Behavior–Course Correct) Framework to examine their faith, choices, and responses to difficult circumstances.
Develop greater spiritual discernment, courage, and trust in God when facing uncertainty, opposition, or circumstances they cannot control.
Thank You for reminding us that what we see is not always
the complete picture.
When fear surrounds us, open our eyes.
When uncertainty overwhelms us, strengthen our faith.
When we are tempted to compromise, give us discernment and
courage.
When we drift away from You, draw our hearts back.
Help us recognize that Your presence is greater than our
circumstances and Your faithfulness is greater than our fears.
Teach us to pause before reacting, to seek Your wisdom
before making decisions, and to trust You even when we cannot see what You are doing. Open our spiritual eyes so that we may see Your presence, Your protection, and Your purpose.
Help us walk by faith and not by sight.
Learning Objective: Learn how to walk on water with faith when life gets stormy. Discover how trusting Jesus, stepping out of the boat, and keeping your eyes on Him can help you face fear and uncertainty.
Scriptures:
Matthew 14
Prayer: Dear Lord, teach me how to hear your voice calling me out of my boat. Deliver me from the fears that hold me inside my boat and prevent me from exploring the possible with you as my Lord and Savior.
By the end of this podcast and Bible study, participants will be able to:
Understand the biblical context of Elijah’s encounter with God in 1 Kings 19.
Recognize that God often speaks through quiet moments rather than dramatic circumstances.
Identify distractions, fears, or emotions that may make it difficult to hear God’s voice.
Apply the EIC (Encounter–Identified Behavior–Course Correct) Framework to strengthen their relationship with God.
Develop a daily practice of stillness, prayer, and listening for God’s guidance.
Five key areas of understanding:
God’s Presence Is Often Found in the Quiet
God Cares for Your Whole Being
God Still Has a Purpose for Your Life
Scriptures: 1 Kings 19:1–18 | Psalm 46:10 | Isaiah 30:21 | John 10:27 | Philippians 4:6–7 | Matthew 11:28–30 | John 14:27 | Jeremiah 29:11 | Isaiah 41:10
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for reminding us that Your presence is often found in the quiet moments of life. Help us to slow down, trust Your timing, and listen with open hearts. Give us discernment to recognize Your voice above the noise of the world, courage to follow where You lead, and peace to rest in Your unfailing love. May we leave today renewed, encouraged, and confident that You are always near, even when You speak in a gentle whisper. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
