Gehazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the boy's face, but there was no sound or response. So he went back to meet Elisha and told him, "The boy has not awakened." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:31? 2. How does 2 Kings 4:31 demonstrate the importance of faith in God's timing? 3. What can we learn about persistence in prayer from 2 Kings 4:31? 4. How does Elisha's servant's action in 2 Kings 4:31 connect to James 2:17? 5. What does 2 Kings 4:31 teach about relying on God's power, not human effort? 6. How can we apply the lesson of patience from 2 Kings 4:31 today? 7. Why did Gehazi fail to revive the child in 2 Kings 4:31? 8. What does 2 Kings 4:31 teach about the power of faith versus human effort? 9. How does 2 Kings 4:31 illustrate the limitations of Gehazi's authority? 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. How does Gehazi's experience in 2 Kings 4:31 challenge our understanding of faith and obedience when outcomes are not as expected?2. In what ways does the account of the Shunammite woman's son parallel other biblical accounts of resurrection, and what does this teach us about God's power? 3. How can we apply the principle of intercession in our own lives when praying for others, as demonstrated by Elisha's actions? 4. What does this passage reveal about the nature of God's sovereignty, and how can this understanding impact our trust in Him during difficult times? 5. How can the Shunammite woman's response to her son's death inspire us to maintain hope and seek God in our own desperate situations?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 4:31 NIV2 Kings 4:31 NLT 2 Kings 4:31 ESV 2 Kings 4:31 NASB 2 Kings 4:31 KJV 2 Kings 4:31 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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