2 Kings 4:7
She went and told the man of God, and he said, "Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt. Then you and your sons can live on the remainder."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:7?

2. How does 2 Kings 4:7 demonstrate God's provision through obedience and faith?

3. What lessons on stewardship can we learn from the widow's actions in 2 Kings 4:7?

4. How does Elisha's guidance in 2 Kings 4:7 connect to Jesus' teachings on provision?

5. In what ways can we apply the widow's faith to our financial challenges today?

6. How does 2 Kings 4:7 encourage us to seek godly counsel in difficult situations?

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

8. What does 2 Kings 4:7 teach about faith and obedience?

9. How does the widow's story in 2 Kings 4:7 relate to modern financial struggles?

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

11. What events are described in 2 Kings?

12. How could the widow’s oil multiply endlessly (2 Kings 4:1–7) without violating natural laws?

13. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)

14. 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)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the widow's situation in 2 Kings 4:7 illustrate God's provision in times of need, and how can we apply this to our own lives today?

2. In what ways does the account of the widow and Elisha encourage us to act in faith and obedience when facing difficult circumstances?

3. How can the church today emulate Elisha's role in supporting and providing for those in need within the community?

4. What lessons can we learn about stewardship and responsibility from Elisha's instruction to the widow to sell the oil and pay her debt?

5. How does this passage challenge us to reflect God's care for the vulnerable in our own communities, and what practical steps can we take to do so?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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