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So he asked, "Then what should be done for her?" "Well, she has no son," Gehazi replied, "and her husband is old." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 4:14? 2. How does 2 Kings 4:14 demonstrate God's provision through Elisha's ministry? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from 2 Kings 4:14? 4. How does Elisha's inquiry in 2 Kings 4:14 reflect Christ's compassion in the Gospels? 5. How can we apply Elisha's attentiveness to others' needs in our lives? 6. What does 2 Kings 4:14 teach about recognizing and responding to unspoken needs? 7. What does 2 Kings 4:14 reveal about God's provision for the faithful? 8. How does 2 Kings 4:14 demonstrate the role of prophecy in the Old Testament? 9. What cultural context is necessary to understand 2 Kings 4:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 4? 11. How did Elisha help the Shunammite woman's son live? 12. How does the resurrection of the Shunammite’s son (2 Kings 4:18–37) align with or contradict other biblical resurrection accounts? 13. What does the Bible say about mental health? 14. How could the widow's oil multiply endlessly (2 Kings 4:1-7) without violating natural laws? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of the Shunammite woman challenge our understanding of faith and hospitality? 2. In what ways can we be more attentive to the unspoken needs of those around us, as Elisha was to the Shunammite woman? 3. How do the accounts of Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth reinforce the theme of God's miraculous provision in seemingly impossible situations? 4. What can we learn from Gehazi's role in this account about being faithful in the small tasks God gives us? 5. How can we apply the lesson of divine timing in our own lives, especially when waiting for God's promises to be fulfilled? 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 4:14 NIV 2 Kings 4:14 NLT 2 Kings 4:14 ESV 2 Kings 4:14 NASB 2 Kings 4:14 KJV 2 Kings 4:14 Commentaries Bible Hub