1 Kings 19:5
Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, "Get up and eat."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 19:5?

2. How does 1 Kings 19:5 demonstrate God's provision in times of despair?

3. What can we learn from Elijah's response to the angel's touch?

4. How does God's care in 1 Kings 19:5 connect to Matthew 6:26?

5. How can we apply God's provision in 1 Kings 19:5 to our lives?

6. What steps can we take to rest and trust in God's provision today?

7. What is the significance of the angel's intervention in 1 Kings 19:5?

8. How does 1 Kings 19:5 illustrate God's care for Elijah?

9. Why does God send an angel instead of speaking directly in 1 Kings 19:5?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 19?

11. Why does God’s direct intervention through angelic feeding appear uniquely in this chapter and not elsewhere in Elijah’s ministry, leading to questions about consistency? (1 Kings 19:5–7)

12. What does 'broom tree' mean in the Bible?

13. What does the Bible say about mental illness?

14. How could Elijah survive 40 days and 40 nights on a single meal with no mention of additional nourishment? (1 Kings 19:8)
Discussion Questions
1. How does Elijah's experience under the broom tree reflect times in your life when you felt alone or in despair? How did you see God's provision during those times?

2. In what ways can you ensure you are getting the physical and spiritual rest you need to serve God effectively?

3. How can you be more aware of the "angels" or divine interventions in your life that God uses to encourage and sustain you?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt God's presence in solitude. How did that experience strengthen your faith?

5. How can you apply the lesson of God's preparation in Elijah's life to your own journey, especially when facing future challenges?1. How does Elijah's response to Jezebel's threat reveal his humanity and vulnerability?

2. What do the angel's intervention and provision during Elijah's despair teach us about God's care?

3. Why do you think God chose to speak to Elijah through a gentle whisper instead of grand natural phenomena?

4. Compare Elijah's state of mind before and after his encounter with God at Mount Horeb. What changed?

5. How does Elisha's immediate response to God's call challenge your understanding of obedience?

6. What does the presence of 7000 faithful in Israel indicate about the remnant of God in a society where idolatry prevails?

7. How can Elijah's journey to Mount Horeb be metaphorically applied to your spiritual journey?

8. What life situations have made you feel like Elijah—alone and despondent? How did God respond?

9. How does this chapter highlight the significance of listening in our relationship with God?

10. If you were in Elijah's position, how would you have reacted to the threats from Jezebel?

11. In what ways can you relate to Elijah's fear and despair? How can his story bring you comfort?

12. Discuss a time in your life when you experienced God's provision like Elijah in the wilderness.

13. How does the concept of God speaking through a "gentle whisper" apply to your life?

14. Reflect on a time when you've felt alone in your faith. How does Elijah's story speak to those experiences?

15. How does the commissioning of Elisha, Hazael, and Jehu demonstrate God’s plan's continuity?

16. Can you think of modern "idols" that might lead people away from faith today? How can we remain faithful like the 7000 in Israel?

17. How can the stories of Elijah and Elisha guide your responses to fear and uncertainty in today's world?

18. Discuss the role of obedience in your own spiritual journey, drawing inspiration from Elisha's immediate response.

19. How can you apply the lessons from God's care for Elijah during his despair to modern day crises (e.g., COVID-19)?

20. How does Elijah's transformation in this chapter inspire you in your personal or spiritual development?

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