The Time of the Kings

 This Friday night at 7:30 we will continue our study by considering 2 Kings 6 on Zoom. Below are some questions to help all of us prepare for the time. We can divide 2 Kings 6 into 3 sections: 1. The Axe Head Recovered (Vs. 1-7) While no one can be for certain, many commentators believe this story follows 2 Kings 4:44. The story itself is pretty straight forward but it is included for a purpose and our instruction. What do you believe is the lesson we can see and learn from this story? 2. The Plot to Capture Elisha (Vs. 8-23) A.. Who is the king of Aram (Syria) and what problem is he faced with trying to implement his battle plans? B. In light of Elisha warning the King of Israel about Aram's plans, how do we see the "blindness" of the King of Aram in his attempt to capture Elisha? C. What is the significance of Elisha's prayer for his servant? How does this type of prayer apply to us today? D. When the army came down to capture Elisha what did he do? Are there other

 Brothers and Sisters, This week we will be covering 2 Kings 5. Below are some questions to help you focus on what's in the chapter. 1) Who is Naaman and how is he described in this chapter? 2) What is leprosy? A) How is leprosy seen in the Old Testament? B) Was the Syrian view of leprosy different than the Hebrew view of it? 3) Who are the "nameless" contributors to Naaman's healing? A) How did they contribute? 4) What is the King of Israel's response to Naaman being sent to him? 5) What are the actions of Elisha in this chapter? 6) What are the before and after reactions of Naaman? 7) What were Gehazi's sins? A) What were the consequences? 8) Is there any New Testament reference to this chapter? 9) What is God showing us about Himself in this chapter? 10) What are the lessons for us in this chapter?