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I Will Not Leave You

Elisha's Double Portion

Day 102of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the loyalty of Elisha to Elijah

2

Recognize the importance of commitment in relationships

3

Practice listening and following instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Kings 2:2

“Elijah said to Elisha, 'Please stay here, for Yahweh has sent me to Bethel.' But Elisha said, 'As Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you.'”

— 2 Kings 2:2 (WEB)

Demonstrates unwavering friendship and commitment to God's calling

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Blanket or cloak
  • Measuring cups
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore what it means to be a loyal friend, just like Elisha was to Elijah!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Elisha helping Elijah yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Elisha showed incredible loyalty to his mentor Elijah. Even when Elijah tried to send him away, Elisha refused to leave.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Elisha promised to stay with Elijah no matter what
  • True friendship means being there for someone
  • Elisha was committed to learning from Elijah
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean to be a loyal friend?
  • How can you show loyalty to your family and friends?
3Activity: Loyal Friend Challenge (10 min)
discussion

Use the blanket to demonstrate following and staying close

📝 Instructions:
  1. One child walks around the room
  2. Another child must stay close without losing sight
  3. Swap roles and discuss how Elisha stayed close to Elijah
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Walk in a straight line, keeping close

Challenge: Navigate obstacles while staying together

4Closing (3 min)

Review the lesson's key points about friendship and loyalty

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Elisha promise Elijah?
  • Why is it important to be a loyal friend?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be loyal friends and to follow Your path

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn about Elisha's big request to Elijah!

💎 Memory Verse

2 Kings 2:9

“Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit.”

— 2 Kings 2:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Double Portion Dance: Children take two steps forward while reciting each word of the verse, creating a physical memory aid

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson focuses on loyalty, commitment, and following God's calling

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to share examples of loyalty
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand deep commitment

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Signs of understanding loyalty and friendship

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a friendship bracelet to symbolize loyalty
  • Draw a picture of Elisha following Elijah
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for related worksheets

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