◄ 2 Kings 4:42 ►
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. "Give it to the people to eat," said Elisha. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:42? 2. How does 2 Kings 4:42 demonstrate God's provision through Elisha's faithfulness? 3. What role does obedience play in the miracle described in 2 Kings 4:42? 4. How does this event connect to Jesus' feeding of the 5,000 in the Gospels? 5. What can we learn about generosity from the man bringing "twenty loaves of barley"? 6. How can we trust God to multiply our resources in times of need today? 7. How does 2 Kings 4:42 demonstrate God's provision through Elisha's actions? 8. What is the significance of barley loaves in 2 Kings 4:42? 9. How does 2 Kings 4:42 foreshadow the New Testament miracle of feeding the 5,000? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. How did Elisha help the Shunammite woman's son live? 12. What lessons do Elijah and Elisha teach us? 13. John 6:5–13: How can the feeding of thousands with just five loaves and two fish be accepted without historical or scientific evidence for a large-scale miracle event? 14. In Matthew 14:15–21, how can five loaves and two fish realistically feed thousands of people? Discussion Questions 1. How does the act of bringing the firstfruits to Elisha demonstrate faith and obedience, and how can we apply this principle in our own lives? 2. In what ways does this passage foreshadow the miracles of Jesus, particularly the feeding of the five thousand? 3. How can we trust God to provide for our needs when resources seem limited, as demonstrated in this account? 4. What does this passage teach us about the importance of generosity and sharing within the Christian community? 5. How can we apply the principle of giving our "firstfruits" to God in our modern context, and what might that look like practically? 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 4:42 NIV 2 Kings 4:42 NLT 2 Kings 4:42 ESV 2 Kings 4:42 NASB 2 Kings 4:42 KJV 2 Kings 4:42 Commentaries Bible Hub