Chapter Summary

Elijah's message to Ahaziah. Elijah's deliverance.

Discussion Questions for 2 Kings, Chapter 1

1. Are you ever tempted to seek worldly aid before seek God? In what ways are you tempted to use worldly means to fix problems in your life? What are the dangers of using wordly means?
2. In what ways does your life paint the picture that there is no God? What sins cause you to be self-reliant?
3. King Ahaziah knew who Elijah was based on the description of the man in verse 8. How would people describe you? Would they use descriptions that are a reflection of living a life dependent on the Lord? What descriptions would you be proud of, which ones would you be ashamed of?
4. What are some ways that Elijah exemplifies boldness in this story? What does boldness look like in the life of God's children?
5. How did the third captain of King Ahaziah act differently then the first two captains that went to Elijah? What can you learn from his posture before Elijah?
6. Elijah trust God even when his own life is in danger. What does it look like to completely trust the Lord?
7. Elijah illustrates a life of obedience. In what ways has Elijah shown obedience? What changes need to be made in your life to live obediently?
8. King Ahaziah did not consult the word of God? Can we trust God's Word? In what areas of life are you not fully trusting in God's word? What do you trust more than God's word?
9. What was the final outcome of King Ahaziah? The book of Romans says the wages of sin is death, do you view your sin as deserving death? What sins do you need to put to death?
10. What are the differences between Ahaziah and Elijah's character? Is your personal character reflective of Ahaziah or Elijah? What changes can you make today to align your character to the word of God?

Key Words/Phrase

Prediction, v. 4.

Characters

God, angel (Jesus), Elijah, Ahaziah.

Strong Verse(s)

15