◄ 2 Kings 4:19 ►
"My head! My head!" he complained to his father. So his father told a servant, "Carry him to his mother." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:19? 2. What does 2 Kings 4:19 teach about parental responsibility in times of crisis? 3. How can we trust God when facing sudden, unexplained pain like the boy's? 4. What other biblical stories show God's power over life and death? 5. How can we support families experiencing unexpected health challenges today? 6. How does 2 Kings 4:19 encourage us to seek God's help in emergencies? 7. What is the significance of the child's head pain in 2 Kings 4:19? 8. How does 2 Kings 4:19 reflect on the nature of suffering and divine intervention? 9. Why does the father send the child to his mother in 2 Kings 4:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. How did Elisha help the Shunammite woman's son live? 12. Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms? 13. What defines the Christian Church? 14. What does the Bible say about brain injury? Discussion Questions 1. How does the father's response to his son's illness reflect the roles and responsibilities within the family? How can we apply this understanding to modern family dynamics? 2. In what ways does the Shunammite woman's faith challenge us to trust God in our own crises? Can you think of a time when you had to rely on faith in a difficult situation? 3. How does the involvement of the servant in this account illustrate the importance of community support? What are some ways we can be supportive to those in crisis within our own communities? 4. Compare this account with the account of Elijah raising the widow's son in 1 Kings 17. What similarities and differences do you see, and what do they teach us about God's character? 5. Reflect on a time when you sought godly counsel during a challenging situation. How did it impact the outcome, and what can you learn from the Shunammite woman's example in seeking Elisha's help? 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 4:19 NIV 2 Kings 4:19 NLT 2 Kings 4:19 ESV 2 Kings 4:19 NASB 2 Kings 4:19 KJV 2 Kings 4:19 Commentaries Bible Hub