And the mother of the boy said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you." So he got up and followed her. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:30? 2. How does the mother's determination in 2 Kings 4:30 inspire your faith today? 3. What does Elisha's response teach about God's power and presence in our lives? 4. How can we show unwavering faith like the mother in 2 Kings 4:30? 5. What other biblical figures demonstrate similar persistence in seeking God's intervention? 6. How can you apply the mother's persistence in your prayer life this week? 7. What does 2 Kings 4:30 reveal about the power of faith and persistence in prayer? 8. How does the Shunammite woman's determination in 2 Kings 4:30 challenge our own faith? 9. What role does Elisha play in demonstrating God's power in 2 Kings 4:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. How did Elisha help the Shunammite woman's son live? 12. What does Rachel weeping for her children signify? 13. Isaiah 8:4: Does the swift judgment on Damascus and Samaria align with known Assyrian records or is it purely a biblical claim? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Shunammite woman's response to her son's death demonstrate her faith and trust in God?2. In what ways can we show persistence in our own prayer lives, similar to the Shunammite woman's determination to seek Elisha's help? 3. How does the account of the Shunammite woman and her son encourage us to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem dire? 4. What role do spiritual leaders play in our lives today, and how can we seek their guidance in times of need, as the Shunammite woman did with Elisha? 5. How can we apply the lessons of faith and divine intervention from this account to our own experiences and challenges?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 4:30 NIV2 Kings 4:30 NLT 2 Kings 4:30 ESV 2 Kings 4:30 NASB 2 Kings 4:30 KJV 2 Kings 4:30 Commentaries Bible Hub |



