Vessels Pt 5 - Empty Vessels - 2 Kings 4v1-7 // October 12th, 2025
Teaching Overview
This sermon from 2 Kings 4 tells the story of a widow whose small jar of oil becomes a picture of how God fills our emptiness. Pastor Riley teaches that emptiness isn’t failure but readiness – God can only fill what we bring to Him. When we make room by clearing the noise and fullness of life, His provision and presence can overflow into every part of us.
Our prayer for your Community
Lord, we come to You as empty vessels, bringing ourselves just as we are – the only way we can. Fill us with Your Spirit and make our emptiness the very place where Your presence overflows.
Group questions
What part of Sunday’s message convicted, encouraged, or surprised you? (Presence)
Take time to revisit your notes or reflect on what you heard during the teaching. Consider where God might have been drawing your attention—not just what you thought, but what God might have been saying. A helpful practice is to spend a few quiet moments in Lectio Divina—slowly reading the passage of Scripture again, listening for a word or phrase that stands out, meditating on it, and letting it speak to your heart. Before speaking your own thoughts, let the Word speak first and ask that God's presence would join you.What perspective do I need to change or adjust to come under the authority of scripture? What action does the text call me to do in light of this perspective? (Formation)
Hearing the word is just the beginning—following Jesus means living in obedience to it. The Spirit often prompts us toward simple obedience, repentance, or renewed action. This is not about being perfect, but about being faithful. What small step could you take this week to practice what was preached?How can we as a group support you in living out what we’ve discussed this week? (Mission)
Discipleship is not only about inward formation but also outward compassion, and we want to walk that journey together as a community. As we pray for one another and seek Jesus together, our hearts are shaped toward His mission to renew all things. Our group isn’t just for us, but a place where we practice loving each other and live out the Kingdom of God.
For further meditation through the rest of your week…
1. What’s in Your House?
Read 2 Kings 4:1-7.
Like the widow, take inventory of what’s already in your “house.” What has God already placed in your life that He might want to use? Ask Him to open your eyes to His provision right where you are.
2. Poured Out and Filled Again
Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-10.
We are fragile jars of clay, yet God chooses to fill us with His power and life. Reflect on how He’s using your weakness or weariness to reveal His strength, and ask Him to fill you again with His Spirit.
3. Filled to Overflow
Read John 7:37-38.
Jesus promises that living water will flow from those who believe in Him. Meditate on what it means to be filled not just for yourself, but to overflow His love into your family, work, and community.
