◄ 2 Kings 4:13 ►
and Elisha said to Gehazi, "Now tell her, 'Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?'" "I have a home among my own people," she replied. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:13? 2. How does 2 Kings 4:13 demonstrate the importance of hospitality in Christian life? 3. What can we learn about gratitude from Elisha's offer in 2 Kings 4:13? 4. How does Elisha's question in 2 Kings 4:13 reflect God's care for us? 5. In what ways can we serve others as Elisha served in 2 Kings 4:13? 6. How does 2 Kings 4:13 connect with Jesus' teachings on serving others? 7. What does 2 Kings 4:13 reveal about God's provision for His faithful servants? 8. How does the Shunammite woman's response in 2 Kings 4:13 demonstrate contentment? 9. What cultural significance does the offer in 2 Kings 4:13 hold in ancient Israel? 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. How does the resurrection of the Shunammite's son (2 Kings 4:18-37) align with or contradict other biblical resurrection accounts? 13. How could only twenty loaves feed a hundred men (2 Kings 4:42-44) if the story is not embellished? 14. How could the widow's oil multiply endlessly (2 Kings 4:1-7) without violating natural laws? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Shunammite woman's hospitality reflect the biblical call to serve others, and how can we apply this in our own lives? 2. In what ways does the Shunammite woman's contentment challenge our own attitudes towards material possessions and social status? 3. How can Elisha's offer to intercede for the Shunammite woman inspire us to be advocates for others in our communities? 4. What does the Shunammite woman's account teach us about trusting in God's timing and provision, especially when our desires are unmet? 5. How can we cultivate a heart of gratitude and contentment like the Shunammite woman, in light of Philippians 4:11-13? 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 4:13 NIV 2 Kings 4:13 NLT 2 Kings 4:13 ESV 2 Kings 4:13 NASB 2 Kings 4:13 KJV 2 Kings 4:13 Commentaries Bible Hub