2 Kings 4:40
And they poured it out for the men to eat, but when they tasted the stew they cried out, "There is death in the pot, O man of God!" And they could not eat it.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:40?

2. How does 2 Kings 4:40 demonstrate God's provision in times of crisis?

3. What lessons about discernment can we learn from the incident in 2 Kings 4:40?

4. How does Elisha's response in 2 Kings 4:40 reflect Christ's miracles in the Gospels?

5. How can we apply Elisha's faith in God's power to our daily challenges?

6. What does 2 Kings 4:40 teach about trusting God's protection over our lives?

7. Why did Elisha use flour to purify the poisoned stew in 2 Kings 4:40?

8. What does the "death in the pot" symbolize in 2 Kings 4:40?

9. How does 2 Kings 4:40 demonstrate God's power through Elisha?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4?

11. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that any of these miracles in 2 Kings 4 took place?

12. In 2 Kings 1:4, what historical proof exists, if any, to validate Elijah's prophecy regarding Ahaziah's death and the timing of his fall?

13. Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000?

14. What are the key events in Elisha's life?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the account of the poisonous stew in 2 Kings 4:40 illustrate the importance of seeking God's guidance in our daily decisions?

2. In what ways can we apply the lesson of divine intervention from this passage to our own lives, especially during challenging times?

3. How does the role of Elisha in this event reflect the responsibilities of spiritual leaders today?

4. What are some modern-day "poisonous gourds" that we might encounter, and how can we seek God's wisdom to avoid them?

5. How can the community of the sons of the prophets inspire us to build supportive and faith-centered communities in our own lives?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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