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The Big Ask

Elisha's Double Portion

Day 103of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Elisha showed courage in asking for a double portion of Elijah's spirit

2

Learn that God honors bold and sincere requests

3

Develop confidence in asking God for spiritual gifts

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Kings 2:9-10

“When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, 'Ask what I shall do for you before I am taken from you.' Elisha said, 'Please let a double portion of your spirit be on me.'”

— 2 Kings 2:9-10 (WEB)

Shows the importance of seeking spiritual inheritance and boldly asking God for His blessings

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Measuring cups
  • Blank paper
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about Elisha's loyalty to Elijah

💭 Review Question: What did Elisha promise Elijah yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

BibleMouse lesson explores Elisha's bold request for a spiritual inheritance

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Elijah was a great prophet who mentored Elisha
  • Elisha wanted to continue Elijah's important work
  • He courageously asked for a 'double portion' of Elijah's spirit
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'double portion' mean?
  • Why do you think Elisha wanted Elijah's spirit?
3Activity: Measuring Spiritual Gifts (10 min)
interactive learning

Use measuring cups to demonstrate the concept of 'double portion'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Show children how measuring cups work
  2. Demonstrate filling a cup once, then twice
  3. Discuss how Elisha wanted more of God's power
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use visual cups with stickers

Challenge: Draw a comic strip about asking for spiritual gifts

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson's main points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Elisha ask Elijah?
  • Why is it good to ask God for help?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave like Elisha and ask You for Your spirit and guidance

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the amazing way Elijah left earth!

💎 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 act out the verse, doing a movement twice when saying 'double portion'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Elisha's request shows spiritual ambition and desire to serve God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage children to think about their own spiritual goals
  • Help them understand 'double portion' as wanting more of God's blessing
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might not understand abstract spiritual concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity about spiritual growth and eagerness to learn

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'spiritual gifts' drawing in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Act out the story using BibleMouse costume props

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