REALLIFE STUDY GROUP
“Spirit of Elijah”
ICEBREAKER: Elijah of the Bible outran a chariot. What is the longest distance that you have
ever ran, walked, bicycled or swam?
OUTLINE: Characteristics of the Spirit
of Elijah
1.
It
brings revival or provokes change
2.
It is a
fathering spirit
3.
It
prepares the way for what is coming
Jezebel’s Manipulation Tactics
1. False Tears
2. Outbursts with intermittent kindness
3. Guilt
4. Withholding Money
5. Sympathy Solicitation
6. Only Sharing Selective Information
7. Threats
8. Counterfeit Revelation
TEXT: Malachi 4:4-6, I Kings19:1,2,19-21
STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:
- Queen Jezebel was a professional at
manipulation. When you were younger
what was your favorite tactic for getting your way? (Throwing a fit,
Crying, The silent treatment, Using flattery, Pouting, Using Intimidation
etc…)
- Malachi 4:4-6 says that God is going to
send the prophet Elijah and he will turn the heart of the fathers toward
the children.
How
has not having strong fathers in the lives of many of the children of America effected our country? Pick one below or state your own
opinion.
- Poor self image
- Poor work ethic
- A lack of respect for authority
- No sense of vision or direction
- Major anger issues
- A lack of manners and/or knowledge of
right or wrong
- _______________________________________________
- What words would you use to describe someone
that is a strong father?
- Prudent
- Persistent
- Protective
- Provider
- Planner
- ________________________________________________
- If the hearts of the father’s are going
to be turned toward their children what are some of the things that
fathers’ hearts are wrongly focused on right now?
- Their own pain or disappointments
- Addictions
- Desires
- Frustrations
- ________________________________________________
- Of the eight manipulation tactics
listed in the outline which one irritates you the most?
- I believe everyone is called to mentor
or influence someone. What one
thing do you think God most wants you to change or work on to be a better
father figure or mentor to others?