Hope for Hard Times Leader Guide: Lessons on Faith from Elijah and Elisha

Weve all been there. Rock bottom. The end of our rope. The last straw. During hard times it often seems like the only option is to throw in the towel.In Hope for Hard Times author Magrey deVega examines the lives of the great biblical prophets Elijah and Elisha and reveals a consistent message in their stories: Dont give up and dont lose hope. Trust that God will help you find a way.When you look closely at the accounts of Elijah and Elisha from 1 Kings 17 to 2 Kings 8 you will find amazing stories of Gods provision. God provides for Elijah as he faces down opposition in a mountaintop showdown and when he feels alone and ready to give up while hiding in a cave listening for Gods still small voice. God provides for Elisha when he brings healing to Naaman and when he is surrounded by enemies and praying for spiritual eyes to be opened to hope.There is hope for you in hard times. Your story of hurt heartache and hopelessness has been heard and God has a message for you. Read these stories pray through them and listen as you receive encouragement and guidance for whatever you are facing today. Open your eyes and open your hands. For just like ravens at the Brook Cherith God is with you giving you everything you need.The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the four-week study including session plans activities and discussion questions as well as multiple format options.