Discipleology is a new podcast devoted to helping people walk the path of discipleship. Join hosts Michael Kelley and Andrew Hudson as they explore the theology, science, and real-world best practice behind what really works in discipleship.
Publisher
Lifeway Christian Resources
Category
education · religion & spirituality · society & culture
EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Elisha: Seeing the Hand of God at Work – Session 4
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-adult-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101319/005562230.2025-SPR)
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-adult-daily-discipleship-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101322/005843086.2025-SPR)
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EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides.
Date: May 18, 2025
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/LWbranding/bsfl2019/2025/05/EXTRA-4.docx)
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 (https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/139669/Ancient-secrets-revealed-Egypt-discovers-Prince-Waserif-Re%E2%80%99s-tomb-King), 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 (https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/egypt-prince-waserif-re-tomb-discovered-saqqara-1234739581/) 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOOoUbqx5Q0&ab_channel=LOLComediHa%21) of someone misjudging a book by its cover. Then ask Question #1.
Study the Bible (Option for Daily Discipleship Leader Guide)
(https://biblestudiesforlife.lifeway.com/bible-studies-for-life-adult-leader-pack/)
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVW3cf1LOyA)—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:
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28 Apr 2025
EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Elisha: Seeing the Hand of God at Work – Session 3
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-adult-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101319/005562230.2025-SPR)
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-adult-daily-discipleship-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101322/005843086.2025-SPR)
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-senior-adult-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101324/005075045.2025-SPR)
EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides.
Date: May 11, 2025
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/LWbranding/bsfl2019/2025/04/EXTRA-Session-3.docx)
God’s Hand in Meeting Others’ Needs
The Point: God blesses as we serve others.
Get Into the Study
Share the following as you discuss Question 1:
President Trump and First Lady Melania hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll (https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-and-melania-play-color-with-kids-at-white-house-easter-egg-roll?author=Mary+Margaret+Olohan&category=News&elementPosition=7&row=0&rowType=Vertical+List&title=Trump+And+Melania+Play%2C+Color+With+Kids+At+White+House+Easter+Egg+Roll) on April 21, with an estimated 30 thousand people in attendance. Activities included the namesake egg roll relay race, a coloring station, hopscotch, and reading nook.
Both the president and first lady enjoyed spending time with the children in attendance, with President Trump joining in at the coloring station (https://x.com/MargoMartin47/status/1914344862683476252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1914344862683476252%7Ctwgr%5Ed74c6acb202c19a9be3ef9189026b964e0f82421%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailywire.com%2Fnews%2Ftrump-and-melania-play-color-with-kids-at-white-house-easter-egg-roll) and the first lady reading (https://x.com/MaryMargOlohan/status/1914347379144216869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1914347379144216869%7Ctwgr%5Ed74c6acb202c19a9be3ef9189026b964e0f82421%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailywire.com%2Fnews%2Ftrump-and-melania-play-color-with-kids-at-white-house-easter-egg-roll) “Bunny with a Big Heart.” The children’s activities focused on Melania’s “Be Best” campaign, which highlights the importance of children’s social, emotional, and physical health.
Just as sharing these activities with the attending children was a fun experience for President Trump and First Lady Melania, we should also find joy when we give to others. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%209%3A7&version=CSB) tells us that God loves a cheerful giver, and the joy of joining in God’s kingdom work should make blessing those around us a fun experience for us.
Get Into the Study (Option from Adult Leader Guide)
In advance, play a video clip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhETwy_-jwU&ab_channel=DhunDeewane) of someone enjoying giving to others. Then ask Question #1.
Study the Bible
Read the following after discussing Question 3:
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In early April, <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/american-missionary-kidnapped-at-gunpoint-during-church-service?author=Zach+Jewell&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=0&rowType=Vertical+List&title=American+Missionary+Kidnapped+At+Gunpoint+During+...
14 Apr 2025
EXTRA! Ideas for Adults – Elisha: Seeing the Hand of God at Work – Session 1
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-adult-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101319/005562230.2025-SPR)
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-adult-daily-discipleship-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101322/005843086.2025-SPR)
(https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/bible-studies-for-life-senior-adult-leader-guide-csb-spring-2025-M00101324/005075045.2025-SPR)
EXTRA supports the group plans in the Bible Studies for Life leader guides.
Date: April 27, 2025
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/LWbranding/bsfl2019/2025/04/EXTRA.docx)
God’s Hand in Calling Us to Serve
The Point: God invites us to join Him in His work.
Get Into the Study
Share the following as you read and discuss the opening “The Bible Meets Life.”
After promising to celebrate her success in the White House while on the campaign trail, Vice President JD Vance held true to his promise (https://www.dailywire.com/news/jd-vance-makes-good-on-promise-to-celebrate-moms-sobriety-in-the-white-house?row=3&elementPosition=61&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&author=Virginia+Kruta&title=JD+Vance+Makes+Good+On+Promise+To+Celebrate+Mom%E2%80%99s+Sobriety+In+The+White+House&category=News&rowHeadline=Latest+News), celebrating his mother’s ten-year sobriety milestone. While Beverly Vance passed her milestone in January 2025, she received her official medallion commemorating the event at the White House celebration.
To celebrate this incredible milestone, the Vice President invited several people, including reporters and political figures. All the guests seemed happy to be invited and praised Beverly for her accomplishment. Congratulations came from reporter Megyn Kelly (https://x.com/megynkelly/status/1909273819421786323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1909273819421786323%7Ctwgr%5E884726680b142ad6b2c2e80e7311ae07c108eaf0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailywire.com%2Fnews%2Fjd-vance-makes-good-on-promise-to-celebrate-moms-sobriety-in-the-white-house) and Speaker Mike Johnson (https://x.com/SpeakerJohnson/status/1909279517849391485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1909279517849391485%7Ctwgr%5E884726680b142ad6b2c2e80e7311ae07c108eaf0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailywire.com%2Fnews%2Fjd-vance-makes-good-on-promise-to-celebrate-moms-sobriety-in-the-white-house), while political consultant Emma-Jo Morris called Beverly’s success a “touching and amazing (https://x.com/EmmaJoNYC/status/1909291152370483381?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1909291152370483381%7Ctwgr%5Ebfcc0b11be5a6363ef307db904a3b4d28efaea9f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailywire.com%2Fnews%2Fjd-vance-makes-good-on-promise-to-celebrate-moms-sobriety-in-the-white-house)” story.
Celebrating another’s success is usually a good invitation to accept, especially for a ten-year sobriety milestone. While many of those invited to this celebration are well-known figures and probably receive invitations often, this seemed to be one they were happy to accept. Just as the vice president invited people to celebrate his mother’s success, God invites us to join in His work with Him. And just as those invited to Beverly’s celebration were happy to accept, we should likewise accept every invitation to join God in Kingdom work.
Study the Bible
Share the following as you discuss Question #3.
In early April,
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