2 Kings 4:29
So Elisha said to Gehazi, "Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy's face."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:29?

2. How does Gehazi's obedience in 2 Kings 4:29 inspire our own faithfulness today?

3. What does Elisha's instruction to Gehazi reveal about urgency in God's work?

4. How can we apply the urgency shown in 2 Kings 4:29 to evangelism?

5. Compare Gehazi's task in 2 Kings 4:29 with other urgent biblical missions.

6. What lessons about spiritual authority can we learn from Elisha's command to Gehazi?

7. What is the significance of Elisha's staff in 2 Kings 4:29?

8. Why did Elisha instruct Gehazi to avoid greeting anyone in 2 Kings 4:29?

9. How does 2 Kings 4:29 reflect the authority of a prophet?

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

14. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that any of these miracles in 2 Kings 4 took place?
Discussion Questions
1. What does Elisha's instruction to Gehazi teach us about the urgency and focus required in serving God?

2. How does the account of the Shunammite woman's son parallel other biblical accounts of resurrection, and what does this reveal about God's character?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of faith and obedience in our daily walk with God, especially when the outcome is uncertain?

4. How can we be instruments of God's power and grace in the lives of others, similar to how Elisha's staff was used?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to advocate or intercede for someone else. How did this experience deepen your understanding of God's power and compassion?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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