Naaman’s Healing
What specific instructions did Elisha give Naaman in order to be healed?
Naaman was told to wash seven times in the Jordan River.
Who was Gehazi in relation to Elisha?
Gehazi was Elisha’s servant.
In 2 Kings 6:8-23, what was the king of Syria's intention when he sent his army to capture Elisha?
The king of Syria wanted to capture Elisha because he believed Elisha was revealing his battle plans to the king of Israel.
What other miracles did Elisha perform in addition to healing Naaman and protecting Israel from the Syrian army?
Elisha performed many miracles, including multiplying oil for a widow, raising a boy from the dead, and purifying poisoned stew.
Why was Naaman initially reluctant to follow Elisha's instructions?
Naaman believed that the rivers of Damascus were cleaner than the Jordan River, and he expected a more grandiose healing.
What did Gehazi do that led to his punishment with leprosy?
He lied to Elisha about receiving gifts from Naaman after Naaman was healed.
How did God protect Elisha from the Syrian army?
God blinded the Syrian soldiers and led them into the city of Samaria, where they were captured.
How did Elisha’s actions in healing Naaman contrast with his refusal to take the gifts from Naaman?
Elisha’s healing of Naaman demonstrated God's power and mercy, but his refusal to accept gifts emphasized that God's blessings cannot be bought and are freely given.
What did Naaman bring as a gift to Elisha when he came to be healed?
Naaman brought ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing.
Why did Gehazi lie to Elisha about the gifts Naaman offered?
He was greedy and wanted to keep some of the gifts for himself.
What unusual way did Elisha handle the Syrian soldiers who came to capture him?
He prayed for their blindness, then led them into Samaria and fed them before sending them back to their king.
What lesson can we learn from Elisha’s interaction with the Syrian army?
Elisha’s interaction teaches us that God’s justice and mercy often surpass human understanding, and we are called to act with love and mercy even toward those who may oppose us.
How did Naaman’s healing reflect God's power and mercy to foreign nations, like Syria?
Naaman, a Syrian, was healed, showing that God’s mercy is not limited to Israel but extends to those who humble themselves before Him.
What was the result of Gehazi's deception?
Elisha cursed Gehazi, and he was struck with Naaman’s leprosy.
How did the king of Israel react when Elisha brought the Syrian army to him in Samaria?
The king of Israel wanted to kill them, but Elisha told him to show mercy and feed them instead.
How did Elisha’s role as a prophet challenge Israel’s kings and people during this period?
Elisha called Israel to repentance, and his miracles demonstrated God’s power and faithfulness despite the nation’s wickedness.
After Naaman was healed, what did he declare about the God of Israel, and how did this declaration show a transformation in his understanding of God’s sovereignty?
Naaman declared, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel” (2 Kings 5:15). This shows his transformation from believing in multiple gods to recognizing the one true God’s sovereignty.
What does Gehazi’s punishment with leprosy symbolize in the context of the lesson on God's mercy and justice?
It symbolizes the consequences of greed and dishonesty, showing that God’s justice is swift and that sin is punished, but it also contrasts God’s mercy shown to Naaman, a foreigner, through his healing.
What does Elisha’s decision to show mercy to the Syrian soldiers teach us about how to deal with enemies?
It teaches that we should show mercy and kindness even to our enemies, trusting that God’s protection and provision are greater than our need for revenge.