2 Kings 4:6
When all the jars were full, she said to her son, "Bring me another." But he replied, "There are no more jars." Then the oil stopped flowing.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:6?

2. How does 2 Kings 4:6 demonstrate God's provision through obedience and faith?

3. What can we learn about God's timing from "there is not a jar"?

4. How does this verse connect to Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5,000?

5. In what ways can we trust God to fill our "empty jars" today?

6. How can we apply the widow's faith in 2 Kings 4:6 to our lives?

7. How does 2 Kings 4:6 demonstrate God's provision in times of need?

8. What is the significance of the oil stopping in 2 Kings 4:6?

9. How does 2 Kings 4:6 reflect the theme of faith and obedience?

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

11. Does the portrayal of supernatural sustenance and miracles in 1 Kings 17 contradict or create inconsistencies with other Old Testament accounts of God's provision?

12. What events are described in 2 Kings?

13. How could the widow's oil multiply endlessly (2 Kings 4:1-7) without violating natural laws?

14. What are the key events in 2 Kings?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the widow's situation before the miracle reflect our own times of need, and how can we apply her faith and actions in our lives?

2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to receive God's blessings, similar to how the widow prepared by gathering jars?

3. How does the account of the widow's oil encourage us to trust in God's provision, even when circumstances seem dire?

4. What are some practical ways we can involve our family or community in seeking God's help and provision?

5. How do the accounts of God's provision in 1 Kings 17 and John 2 reinforce the message of 2 Kings 4:6, and what can we learn from these connections?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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