1 Kings 17:10
So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, "Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 17:10?

2. How does Elijah's request in 1 Kings 17:10 demonstrate faith in God's provision?

3. What can we learn about obedience from the widow's response to Elijah's request?

4. How does 1 Kings 17:10 connect to God's provision in Matthew 6:31-33?

5. In what ways can we trust God to meet our needs today?

6. How can we show hospitality and faith like the widow in our lives?

7. How does 1 Kings 17:10 demonstrate God's provision through unlikely sources?

8. What is the significance of Elijah's encounter with the widow in 1 Kings 17:10?

9. How does 1 Kings 17:10 reflect God's faithfulness in times of drought and famine?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 17?

11. Does the portrayal of supernatural sustenance and miracles in 1 Kings 17 contradict or create inconsistencies with other Old Testament accounts of God's provision?

12. What is the Prophet's Reward?

13. Proverbs 19:17 suggests a guaranteed divine reward for helping the poor—why do many charitable people still face hardship with no apparent “repayment”?

14. Is there any historical or archaeological support for the miraculous provision of flour and oil (1 Kings 17:14), or does this story conflict with known evidence?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Elijah's obedience to God's command to go to Zarephath challenge us in our own walk of faith?

2. In what ways can we see God's provision in our lives, especially from unexpected sources or people?

3. How does the widow's act of faith in sharing her last meal inspire us to trust God in times of scarcity?

4. What does the inclusion of the widow of Zarephath in God's plan teach us about the scope of God's love and care?

5. How can we apply the principle of dependence on God in our daily lives, especially when facing difficult circumstances?1. How did Elijah demonstrate his faith in God's provision in this chapter?

2. What does the story of the widow's obedience to Elijah tell us about faith?

3. How might you respond to a command from God that seems illogical or risky, like the widow's response to Elijah's request for food?

4. How does Elijah's prophecy to Ahab reflect the consequences of ungodly leadership?

5. What do the miracles in this chapter reveal about God's character?

6. How does the resurrection of the widow's son symbolize spiritual rebirth?

7. How can we apply the lesson of God's supernatural provision in our lives today?

8. How did the widow of Zarephath's perception of Elijah change throughout the chapter, and why?

9. What role does trust play in the relationship between God and His followers as illustrated in this chapter?

10. How does this chapter address the theme of life and death, both physically and spiritually?

11. How can this story inspire you to trust God more in your daily life?

12. What steps can you take to exhibit trust in God's provision during challenging times, like the widow and Elijah?

13. How does the incident with the widow's son illustrate the power of intercessory prayer?

14. In what ways do you see the dichotomy of despair and hope played out in this chapter?

15. How do you respond to your own shortcomings and sins when confronted with them, like the widow did after her son's death?

16. In what way does the story of the widow of Zarephath provide a model of faith in adversity?

17. How can you apply the lesson of Elijah's obedient retreat from society to your own life?

18. Why do you think God chose a widow to showcase His power of provision and resurrection?

19. How does Elijah's isolation and God's provision in the wilderness mirror our own spiritual journeys?

20. In what ways can you echo Elijah's courageous faith in God's promises in your own personal circumstances today?

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