"Go," said Elisha, "borrow jars, even empty ones, from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:3? 2. How does 2 Kings 4:3 demonstrate faith in God's provision and abundance? 3. What role does obedience play in the widow's actions in 2 Kings 4:3? 4. How can we apply the principle of seeking help from others in need? 5. What other biblical stories show God multiplying resources for His people? 6. How can we trust God to provide when resources seem insufficient today? 7. What is the significance of borrowing vessels in 2 Kings 4:3? 8. How does 2 Kings 4:3 demonstrate faith in God's provision? 9. Why did Elisha instruct to borrow "empty vessels" in 2 Kings 4:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. What are examples of miracles in the Bible? 12. How consistent is Elisha's symbolic act in 2 Kings 13:14-19 with other biblical prophecies, and does it question divine sovereignty? 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. How could the widow's oil multiply endlessly (2 Kings 4:1-7) without violating natural laws? Discussion Questions 1. How does the widow's situation before the miracle reflect our own times of need, and how can we apply her example of faith in our lives?2. In what ways can we involve our community in our journey of faith, as the widow did by borrowing jars? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's provision in an unexpected way. How did it strengthen your faith? 4. What are some areas in your life where you need to act in obedience to God's word, even if the outcome is uncertain? 5. How can you prepare your heart and life to receive God's blessings, similar to how the widow prepared by gathering jars?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 4:3 NIV2 Kings 4:3 NLT 2 Kings 4:3 ESV 2 Kings 4:3 NASB 2 Kings 4:3 KJV 2 Kings 4:3 Commentaries Bible Hub |



