◄ 1 Kings 19:20 ►
So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you." "Go on back," Elijah replied, "for what have I done to you?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 19:20? 2. How does Elisha's response in 1 Kings 19:20 demonstrate commitment to God's call? 3. What can we learn from Elisha's request to "kiss my father and mother"? 4. How does Elisha's obedience in 1 Kings 19:20 parallel Jesus' call to discipleship? 5. In what ways can we prioritize God's calling over personal attachments today? 6. How does Elisha's immediate response inspire our own obedience to God's direction? 7. Why does Elisha request to kiss his parents goodbye in 1 Kings 19:20? 8. How does 1 Kings 19:20 illustrate the cost of discipleship? 9. What does Elisha's response in 1 Kings 19:20 reveal about his priorities? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 19? 11. What is the mantle in the Bible? 12. How could Elijah survive 40 days and 40 nights on a single meal with no mention of additional nourishment? (1 Kings 19:8) 13. How does 2 Kings 10:1-11 reconcile mass slaughter with the broader biblical prohibition against murder? 14. What defines a man of God? Discussion Questions 1. What does Elisha's response to Elijah's call teach us about the nature of true discipleship? 2. How can we balance our commitment to God with our responsibilities to family, as Elisha sought to do? 3. In what ways does Elisha's immediate obedience challenge us in our own walk with God? 4. How can we prepare ourselves to recognize and respond to God's call in our daily lives? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to leave something behind to follow God's leading. How did that experience transform your life? 1 Kings 19 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Elijah's response to Jezebel's threat reveal his humanity and vulnerability? 2. What do the angel's intervention and provision during Elijah's despair teach us about God's care? 3. Why do you think God chose to speak to Elijah through a gentle whisper instead of grand natural phenomena? 4. Compare Elijah's state of mind before and after his encounter with God at Mount Horeb. What changed? 5. How does Elisha's immediate response to God's call challenge your understanding of obedience? 6. What does the presence of 7000 faithful in Israel indicate about the remnant of God in a society where idolatry prevails? 7. How can Elijah's journey to Mount Horeb be metaphorically applied to your spiritual journey? 8. What life situations have made you feel like Elijah—alone and despondent? How did God respond? 9. How does this chapter highlight the significance of listening in our relationship with God? 10. If you were in Elijah's position, how would you have reacted to the threats from Jezebel? 11. In what ways can you relate to Elijah's fear and despair? How can his story bring you comfort? 12. Discuss a time in your life when you experienced God's provision like Elijah in the wilderness. 13. How does the concept of God speaking through a "gentle whisper" apply to your life? 14. Reflect on a time when you've felt alone in your faith. How does Elijah's story speak to those experiences? 15. How does the commissioning of Elisha, Hazael, and Jehu demonstrate God’s plan's continuity? 16. Can you think of modern "idols" that might lead people away from faith today? How can we remain faithful like the 7000 in Israel? 17. How can the stories of Elijah and Elisha guide your responses to fear and uncertainty in today's world? 18. Discuss the role of obedience in your own spiritual journey, drawing inspiration from Elisha's immediate response. 19. How can you apply the lessons from God's care for Elijah during his despair to modern day crises (e.g., COVID-19)? 20. How does Elijah's transformation in this chapter inspire you in your personal or spiritual development? Links 1 Kings 19:20 NIV 1 Kings 19:20 NLT 1 Kings 19:20 ESV 1 Kings 19:20 NASB 1 Kings 19:20 KJV 1 Kings 19:20 Commentaries Bible Hub