EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Elisha: Seeing the Hand of God at Work – Session 4

EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides.









Date: May 18, 2025 













God’s Hand in Restoring Our Lives







The Point: God restores us as we are obedient to Him.   







Get Into the Study







Share the following after discussing Question 1:







In early April, archaeologists in Egypt found the tomb of Prince Waserif Re, son of King Userkaf. The tomb was found behind a false door made of pink granite. Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled noted that this is the first time a false door of this size, 4.5 meters tall and 1.15 meters wide, has been found. The door displayed hieroglyphic inscriptions bearing the prince’s name and titles, such as “heir prince.” The archeological team also discovered a red granite offering table that was inscribed with the offering lists left for the prince.







The tomb had multiple chambers that housed priceless artifacts, including a black granite statue with inscriptions of the name and titles of its owner. These inscriptions were dated to the 26th Dynasty, indicating Waserif’s tomb was likely reused nearly two millennia after his interment.







As this tomb and its multiple chambers had been hidden, it’s possible that it could have remained hidden for even longer if archeologists had been less thorough in their examinations. Just as they chose to examine all the details, we too must be careful not to judge things by how they appear. When we judge a book by its cover and not look below the surface, we run the risk of missing out on something incredible, especially when God chooses to answer prayers through unexpected ways.







Get Into the Study (Option from Adult Leader Guide)







In advance, play a video clip of someone misjudging a book by its cover. Then ask Question #1.







Study the Bible (Option for Daily Discipleship Leader Guide)













After reading 2 Kings 5:1-3, use this activity to allow the group an opportunity to consider how they can prepare for opportunities where they may be the unlikely person God wants to use. Show a video clip of unlikely friendships—people or animals— and talk about why these relationships are considered unlikely. Point out how God often uses things that defy logic to accomplish His work of restoration in our lives.







Study the Bible







Share the following after discussing Question 3:







Red Pen Logic with Mr. B shared a