2 Kings 4:2
"How can I help you?" asked Elisha. "Tell me, what do you have in the house?" She answered, "Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:2?

2. How does 2 Kings 4:2 demonstrate God's provision through Elisha's guidance?

3. What does the widow's response reveal about faith and obedience in difficult times?

4. How can we apply the widow's resourcefulness to our own financial challenges?

5. What other biblical examples show God using small resources for great purposes?

6. How can we trust God to multiply our efforts in times of need?

7. How does 2 Kings 4:2 demonstrate God's provision in times of need?

8. What is the significance of Elisha's role in 2 Kings 4:2?

9. How does 2 Kings 4:2 reflect the theme of faith and obedience?

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

11. How could the widow’s oil multiply endlessly (2 Kings 4:1–7) without violating natural laws?

12. Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000?

13. How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)?

14. 2 Kings 6:18-20: How could Elisha strike an entire enemy force with blindness and then restore their sight?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the widow's situation in 2 Kings 4:2 reflect the challenges we face today, and what can we learn from her response?

2. In what ways can we identify and utilize the "jars of oil" in our own lives that God might use to provide for us?

3. How does Elisha's question, "What do you have in the house?" challenge us to reassess our resources and trust in God's provision?

4. Compare the widow's account with the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. What similarities do you see in how God provides?

5. How can we, as a community of believers, better support those in need, following the example of Elisha's interaction with the widow?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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