Begin your time with prayer. Ask God to help you understand His Word and apply it to your life.
1 When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal. 2 And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Bethel.”
But Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you!” So they went down together to Bethel.
3 The group of prophets from Bethel came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the Lord is going to take your master away from you today?”
“Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.”
4 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Jericho.”
But Elisha replied again, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you.” So they went on together to Jericho.
5 Then the group of prophets from Jericho came to Elisha and asked him, “Did you know that the Lord is going to take your master away from you today?”
“Of course I know,” Elisha answered. “But be quiet about it.”
6 Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to the Jordan River.”
But again Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you.” So they went on together.
What kind of friendship do Elijah and Elisha have?
Why won’t Elisha leave Elijah even though he knows that Elijah is leaving earth on this day?
What are some hard things friends can help you walk through, so you are not alone?
17 A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Real friendships might have struggles. What are some struggles friendships have that should be worked through?
True friends love even when it’s hard. What is a time you should have loved someone else even though it was difficult?
13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
What is the ultimate sacrifice of friendship?
Jesus is the person speaking in this verse; to what is He referring?
