Then she said, "Did I ask you for a son, my lord? Didn't I say, 'Do not deceive me?'" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:28? 2. How does 2 Kings 4:28 demonstrate the importance of honest communication with God? 3. What can we learn about faith from the Shunammite woman's response in 2 Kings 4:28? 4. How does the Shunammite's plea connect to other biblical examples of persistent prayer? 5. In what ways can we apply the Shunammite's determination to our prayer life? 6. How does the Shunammite's approach in 2 Kings 4:28 inspire trust in God's promises? 7. What does 2 Kings 4:28 reveal about God's promises and human expectations? 8. How does 2 Kings 4:28 challenge our understanding of faith during trials? 9. Why does the Shunammite woman question Elisha in 2 Kings 4:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. Does King Ahaz's portrayal in 2 Chronicles 28 conflict with the account in 2 Kings 16? 12. Who was King Ahaz in biblical history? 13. 2 Samuel 4:8-11 - How can David both punish the men for killing Ishbosheth and still claim God's hand in his rise to power without contradiction? 14. Why doesn't 2 Kings 16 emphasize divine judgment on Ahaz's actions as clearly as other Old Testament passages condemn idolatry? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Shunammite woman's response to her son's death reflect her faith and understanding of God's promises?2. In what ways can we relate the Shunammite woman's experience to our own challenges and disappointments? 3. How does the account of the Shunammite woman and Elisha encourage us to seek spiritual guidance and intercession in times of need? 4. What can we learn from the Shunammite woman's persistence in seeking Elisha about the nature of effective prayer? 5. How do other biblical accounts of miraculous births and resurrections reinforce the themes found in 2 Kings 4:28?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 4:28 NIV2 Kings 4:28 NLT 2 Kings 4:28 ESV 2 Kings 4:28 NASB 2 Kings 4:28 KJV 2 Kings 4:28 Commentaries Bible Hub |



