And he said to Gehazi his servant, "Call the Shunammite woman." And when he had called her, she stood before him, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:12? 2. How does 2 Kings 4:12 demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Christian life? 3. What role does Gehazi play in Elisha's ministry according to 2 Kings 4:12? 4. How can we apply the Shunammite woman's service to our church community today? 5. What does Elisha's request in 2 Kings 4:12 reveal about God's provision for needs? 6. How does 2 Kings 4:12 connect with other biblical teachings on serving others? 7. What is the significance of Elisha's interaction with Gehazi in 2 Kings 4:12? 8. How does 2 Kings 4:12 reflect the role of prophets in Israelite society? 9. What cultural practices are highlighted in 2 Kings 4:12 regarding hospitality? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. Who was Gehazi in the Bible? 12. How did Elisha help the Shunammite woman's son live? 13. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that any of these miracles in 2 Kings 4 took place? 14. Did David commit rape against Bathsheba? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Shunammite woman's hospitality reflect the biblical call to serve others, and how can we apply this in our daily lives?2. In what ways does Gehazi's role as a servant teach us about the importance of faithful service, and what lessons can we learn from his later actions? 3. How can we recognize and respond to divine appointments in our lives, similar to the Shunammite woman's encounter with Elisha? 4. What are some practical ways we can show kindness to others, and how might God use these acts to bless both us and those we serve? 5. How can we cultivate a posture of readiness to stand before God and receive His guidance, as the Shunammite woman did before Elisha?1. How does the widow's story in verses 1-7 encourage us to trust in God's provision during desperate times? 2. What lessons can we learn from the Shunammite woman's hospitality towards Elisha? 3. How does the restoration of the Shunammite's son reflect God's power over life and death? 4. Discuss the significance of faith and patience in seeing God's miracles, as seen in the chapter. 5. How can we apply the lessons learned from the miracle of the poisonous stew in our everyday lives? 6. What does Elisha's response to the poisonous stew teach us about dealing with unexpected crises? 7. How does the multiplication of loaves illustrate God's ability to provide abundantly? 8. How does Elisha's life encourage you in your walk of faith? 9. What role does prayer play in the miracles performed by Elisha? 10. How would you respond if you were in the widow's situation today? 11. How does the Shunammite woman's response to her son's death reflect her faith in God's power? 12. If you were Gehazi, how would you react to Elisha's instructions and the miracles you witnessed? 13. How does this chapter challenge our perception of what is possible with God? 14. How can we cultivate the same kind of faith and trust in God demonstrated by Elisha? 15. What does this chapter teach us about God's timing in answering our prayers? 16. How can we demonstrate the same level of hospitality shown by the Shunammite woman in our modern society? 17. How does Elisha's response to the Shunammite woman's kindness reflect God's desire to bless those who bless others? 18. What strategies can we apply today to ensure we don't run out of faith during times of uncertainty, much like the widow's jar of oil? 19. Discuss the importance of obedience as exemplified by Elisha's instructions in the various miracles. 20. How can we apply the principles we've learned from this chapter in dealing with personal crises, setbacks or financial difficulties today? Links 2 Kings 4:12 NIV2 Kings 4:12 NLT 2 Kings 4:12 ESV 2 Kings 4:12 NASB 2 Kings 4:12 KJV 2 Kings 4:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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