We believe that spiritual growth happens when we live a life in rhythm of hearing God's Word and following His instruction. There are five key areas of this that we believe are crucial for spiritual growth in the life of a believer. Those areas are: Know God, Follow christ, Live Connected, Serve Others, Make Disciples.

For each of these rhythms, we developed 5 questions to help us gauge and focus on living in rhythm with God and His Word. Consider asking yourself these questions daily.

▸ Did I spend time today in God's Word? What did I learn?
▸ Did I take a step of faith today - whether big or small?
▸ Who did I strengthen or support today?
▸ What need did I meet today?
▸ Who did I point toward Jesus today?

▸ Good God Almighty - Crowder
▸ Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
▸ Good Good Father - Chris Tomlin

MESSAGE SUMMARY:
We’ve all suffered loss in our lives: relationships, respect, joy, passion. Sometimes we don’t mean to lose things; it just happens. Still, it can be hard to know how to find the things we’ve lost. In the story of Elisha and the ax, we learn that God cares about what we care about—even the small stuff. Because He loves us, He will work with us to restore our lost things.

❓Quick-Talk: (if you only have a few minutes)
▸ What did you think of the message?
▸ Was there anything you disagreed with?
▸ What stood out or resonated with you?
▸ How can you live in light of this truth?

❓Start-Talking:
▸ What have you thought about this series on Elisha? What are some things that have stood out to you?
▸What is your first thought when you hear the word "lose"?

❓Verse-Talk:
Read 2 Kings 6:1-7
▸ What stands out to you in this passage?
▸ Why do you think this story was included in the Bible?
▸ How easy or difficult is it for you to tell your friends when you lose something? Are you an independent problem solver or someone who needs to externally process? What advantages or disadvantages do you face as a result?

❓Share-talk:
▸ What is something in your life that might seem insignificant to others but is very important to you?
▸ Talk about a time when you lost something due to circumstances outside of your control. What did restoration look like?
▸ Share openly about something you’ve lost that you’re currently praying God will restore. What actions need to take place before restoration?

🦶Action-Steps:
▸ Spend some time with Jesus this week. Talk to Him about something that you've lost (passion, urgency, relationship, joy, peace, etc.). Be honest. Where did you lose it?
▸ What action is God calling you to take? Take the first step of action.
▸ Connect with someone in your group this week and share what God has shown you. Pray for one another and check in with each other as encouragement to follow God's will.
▸ Who is one person in your life that might need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ? Name them, pray for them, and connect with them.
▸ Go through the Bible plan below on your own or with your group this week.


Memory Verse: 📖
As a church, we want to hide the Word of God in our hearts and keep His wisdom on our minds. Consider memorizing this verse to help lead and guide you in your decisions.

Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."