◄ 2 Kings 4:38 ►
When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting at his feet, he said to his attendant, "Put on the large pot and boil some stew for the sons of the prophets." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:38? 2. How does Elisha's response in 2 Kings 4:38 demonstrate trust in God's provision? 3. What lessons on faith can we learn from the famine in 2 Kings 4:38? 4. How does 2 Kings 4:38 connect to God's provision in Matthew 6:31-33? 5. How can we apply Elisha's example of leadership during crises in our lives? 6. What role does community play in overcoming challenges, as seen in 2 Kings 4:38? 7. What is the significance of the "great famine" mentioned in 2 Kings 4:38? 8. How does Elisha's role in 2 Kings 4:38 reflect God's provision? 9. Why were the prophets gathered with Elisha during the famine in 2 Kings 4:38? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. Why is there no external corroboration for the miraculous purifying of the stew (2 Kings 4:38–41)? 12. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that any of these miracles in 2 Kings 4 took place? 13. Jonah 4:6–7 – How can a plant miraculously appear and perish in a single day without violating natural laws? 14. Ezekiel 4:9–12: Is there any historical evidence that this specific type of “siege bread” was actually made and consumed in ancient times? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Elisha and the sons of the prophets during the famine encourage you to trust in God's provision in your own life? 2. In what ways can you serve others in your community, similar to how Elisha's servant assisted in preparing the meal? 3. How can you foster a sense of community and fellowship among your fellow believers, especially during challenging times? 4. Reflect on a time when you had to obey God's instructions without knowing the outcome. What did you learn from that experience? 5. How can you ensure that you are receiving regular spiritual nourishment from God's Word, and what steps can you take to deepen your understanding of Scripture? 2 Kings 4 Bible Study Questions 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 4:38 NIV 2 Kings 4:38 NLT 2 Kings 4:38 ESV 2 Kings 4:38 NASB 2 Kings 4:38 KJV 2 Kings 4:38 Commentaries Bible Hub