◄ 2 Kings 2:18 ►
When they returned to Elisha, who was staying in Jericho, he said to them, "Didn't I tell you not to go?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 2:18? 2. How does 2 Kings 2:18 demonstrate the importance of trusting God's prophets? 3. What lessons can we learn from the people's response to Elisha's instructions? 4. How does 2 Kings 2:18 connect with other instances of prophetic authority in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we apply obedience to God's guidance in our lives today? 6. How does this verse encourage us to trust God's plan despite initial doubts? 7. Why did the prophets doubt Elisha's word in 2 Kings 2:18? 8. How does 2 Kings 2:18 demonstrate the authority of God's prophets? 9. What does 2 Kings 2:18 reveal about human skepticism towards divine messages? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 2? 11. 2 Kings 18:13 - Does the timeline of Sennacherib's invasion align with known Assyrian records? 12. 2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere? 13. 2 Kings 18:4 - Is there any archaeological or historical evidence that the Nehushtan ever existed? 14. Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event? Discussion Questions 1. How does Elisha's response to the sons of the prophets in 2 Kings 2:18 demonstrate the importance of faith in God's word? 2. In what ways can we apply the lesson of trusting spiritual leadership in our own lives, as seen in Elisha's interaction with the sons of the prophets? 3. Reflect on a time when you acted out of doubt rather than faith. How can the account of the sons of the prophets searching for Elijah inform your future decisions? 4. How does the transition of prophetic leadership from Elijah to Elisha illustrate God's sovereignty and plan for His people? 5. What other biblical examples can you think of where individuals had to learn from their mistakes, and how did those lessons impact their faith journey? 2 Kings 2 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Elisha's persistence to stay with Elijah till the end apply to our Christian walk? 2. How does the transition of authority from Elijah to Elisha reflect on leadership transitions within the church today? 3. How does the double portion of Elijah's spirit on Elisha inspire your personal spiritual goals? 4. What does Elisha's first miracle suggest about God's concern for our physical well-being? 5. How can we reconcile the divine judgment on the youths with the image of a loving God? 6. How does Elisha's response to the youths challenge or affirm your understanding of God's justice? 7. In what ways can you apply the lesson of abundance in scarcity in your personal life? 8. How can you maintain respect for spiritual authority in the face of societal disrespect? 9. What can we learn from the company of prophets' insistence on searching for Elijah despite Elisha's warning? 10. How do you see the theme of faithful obedience playing out in your own life? 11. What parallels can you draw between Elijah's ascent to heaven and the promise of our heavenly home? 12. What does the purification of the water teach us about God's ability to redeem and restore? 13. How does the demonstration of power (parting of Jordan, ascension of Elijah) in this chapter speak to God's power in your life? 14. How does the notion of 'seeing' in the story of Elijah's departure (Elisha's request to see Elijah being taken away) reflect in our faith journey? 15. What lessons can be learned from the chapter about responding to ridicule or persecution? 16. In light of this chapter, how do you understand the significance of spiritual mentorship? 17. What principles can we glean from this chapter about stewardship of spiritual gifts? 18. How does Elisha's reaction to Elijah's departure provide insights into dealing with loss or change? 19. What do the manifestations of God's power in this chapter tell us about His character? 20. How does the concept of divine judgment shown in this chapter align with your understanding of God's justice and mercy? Links 2 Kings 2:18 NIV 2 Kings 2:18 NLT 2 Kings 2:18 ESV 2 Kings 2:18 NASB 2 Kings 2:18 KJV 2 Kings 2:18 Commentaries Bible Hub