◄ 2 Kings 6:12 ►
But one of his servants replied, "No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 6:12? 2. How does 2 Kings 6:12 demonstrate God's omniscience in our daily lives? 3. What role does Elisha play in revealing God's power in 2 Kings 6:12? 4. How can we trust God's guidance as Elisha did in 2 Kings 6:12? 5. Connect 2 Kings 6:12 with other instances of divine revelation in the Bible. 6. How can we apply the lesson of divine insight from 2 Kings 6:12 today? 7. How did Elisha know the king of Aram's plans in 2 Kings 6:12? 8. Does 2 Kings 6:12 suggest divine intervention in human affairs? 9. What does 2 Kings 6:12 reveal about God's omniscience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 6? 11. How could Ahijah, who was nearly blind (1 Kings 14:4–5), immediately recognize Jeroboam’s wife in disguise? 12. 2 Kings 6:5-7: How could an iron axe head float on water merely by throwing in a stick, defying basic physics? 13. Isaiah 12:5: How do we reconcile the emphasis on 'excellent things' done by God with the historical records of suffering and defeat experienced by the Israelites? 14. 2 Kings 6:18-20: How could Elisha strike an entire enemy force with blindness and then restore their sight? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Elisha in 2 Kings 6:12 demonstrate God's omniscience, and how can this attribute of God impact your daily life? 2. In what ways can you seek and apply God's wisdom and guidance in situations where you feel uncertain or threatened? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection or provision in your life. How did it strengthen your faith? 4. How can you be a faithful servant in your current role, and what steps can you take to ensure you are truthful and reliable? 5. Considering the connections to other scriptures, how does understanding God's intimate knowledge of us (as seen in Psalm 139) influence your relationship with Him? 2 Kings 6 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the miracle of the floating axe head demonstrate God's care for even the small problems in our lives? 2. What does the repeated thwarting of the Aramean king's plans tell us about God's omniscience? 3. How can Elisha's response to the Aramean army serve as a model for how we should treat our enemies today? 4. In the story of the siege of Samaria, how does the king of Israel's response to crisis contrast with Elisha's faith in God? 5. How does Elisha's faith inspire you to trust God in your personal circumstances? 6. What can we learn from the heavenly vision of chariots and horses given to Elisha's servant? 7. How can Elisha's insights into the plans of the enemy be translated into spiritual warfare today? 8. How does the incident with the Aramean army illustrate the concept of "loving your enemy"? 9. How does the story of Elisha help us understand the role of prophets in the Old Testament and how does it relate to the concept of prophecy today? 10. How might we open our spiritual eyes to see God's divine protection in our lives? 11. How can we respond in faith, like Elisha, when faced with personal threats or challenges? 12. How does the interplay between the physical and spiritual realms in this chapter influence your understanding of spiritual warfare? 13. How does God's intervention in the battle strategies of Israel encourage you to seek His guidance in your decisions? 14. How can you apply Elisha's trust in God's provision to your life today, especially in times of scarcity? 15. What does the narrative of the siege of Samaria teach us about blame and responsibility in times of crisis? 16. How can we discern God's voice and guidance in the midst of conflict, as Elisha did? 17. How does Elisha’s prophecy about the end of the famine in Samaria demonstrate God’s control over circumstances? 18. How does the chapter inform your understanding of God's sovereignty in political and military matters? 19. How might we cultivate an attitude of mercy and kindness towards our adversaries, as modeled by Elisha? 20. How does Elisha’s faith and reliance on God’s power challenge your own faith journey? Links 2 Kings 6:12 NIV 2 Kings 6:12 NLT 2 Kings 6:12 ESV 2 Kings 6:12 NASB 2 Kings 6:12 KJV 2 Kings 6:12 Commentaries Bible Hub