2 Kings 4:18
And the child grew, and one day he went out to his father, who was with the harvesters.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:18?

2. How does 2 Kings 4:18 illustrate the importance of parental responsibility in faith?

3. What can we learn about God's timing from the events in 2 Kings 4:18?

4. How does 2 Kings 4:18 connect to other biblical stories of child-parent relationships?

5. How can we apply the lessons from 2 Kings 4:18 in our daily lives?

6. What role does trust in God play in the narrative of 2 Kings 4:18?

7. What is the significance of the child growing in 2 Kings 4:18?

8. How does 2 Kings 4:18 relate to the theme of faith in God's promises?

9. What historical context surrounds the events in 2 Kings 4:18?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4?

11. How does the resurrection of the Shunammite’s son (2 Kings 4:18–37) align with or contradict other biblical resurrection accounts?

12. Who in the Bible was resurrected from the dead?

13. (Luke 8:40–56) What evidence supports the claim that Jairus’s daughter was literally raised from the dead, and why isn’t there corroborating historical documentation?

14. When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)
Discussion Questions
1. How does the miraculous birth of the Shunammite woman's son encourage us to trust in God's timing and promises?

2. In what ways can we see the importance of community and support in our own lives, as reflected by the presence of the reapers?

3. How can we apply the principle of seeing children as a heritage from the Lord in our daily interactions with young people?

4. What lessons can we learn from the Shunammite woman's faith and hospitality, and how can we practice these in our own lives?

5. How do the events in 2 Kings 4:18 prepare us for understanding the trials and challenges that may come with God's blessings?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?

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