Stranger Stories: When Iron Floats

When Iron Floats

Stranger Stories — The Bizarre of the Bible

October 16, 2022

Dr. Clayton Chisum

2 Kings 6:1-4 (NLT)

2 Kings 6:5-7 (NLT)

2 Timothy 3:16 (NLT)

Romans 15:4 (NLT)

Why is this story in the Bible? What’s the message God has for us?

1. God cares about the

He cares about the little things in your life, because he cares about you!

Psalm 55:22 (NLT)

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

2 Kings 6:5-6 (NLT)

2. A can have a life-changing impact

A small act can make the greatest impact!

2 Kings 6:6-7 (NLT)

3. We all need a

John 11:25 (NLT)

It is God who picks us up out of the water and saves us.

Small Group Discussion Guide:

Start your time with prayer

Read 2 Kings 6:1-7

1. Have you ever read this story before? Share any new insights you gained from this week’s message.

2. The story of the axe falling into the water is a great reminder that everyone has problems that may seem small to an outsider but can be a big deal to you personally. What small problems or inconveniences in your life easily become a big deal to you?

3. What kind of requests do you pray to God? Do you go to him for the big stuff, small stuff, or both? If you’re hesitant going to go over the small stuff, why? What has this story taught you about how much God cares for you?

4. Elisha stepped in and helped when the young prophet-in-training was having an awful day. God wants to work through you to do the same thing today. How have you stepped up to meet a need in someone’s life? Have you had opportunities but decided not to act? Why?

5. How can you be an Elisha to someone this week? Try to be specific and hold each other accountable by sharing next week you’ve seen God work through you.