TOPIC:          THE WOMAN OF SHUNEM

TEXT:            2 KINGS 4:8-17

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INTRODUCTION

The woman of Shunem was an amazing woman with a remarkable life of hospitality, faith and obedience. Her unwavering faith was clearly demonstrated in her response in a time of tragedy with the words “it is well”.

It is interesting to note that this her confession of faith has over the years been used as words of both encouragement and expression of faith. There are many lessons to learn from the life of the Shunamite woman. As we study this character, may the Lord grant us the grace to draw valuable life lessons in Jesus name.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1.) How can you describe the woman of Shunem from these passages? 2 Kings 4:8-10, 13-17, 20-27; 8:1-2, 5 

2.) What is the connection between faith and confession from these scriptures? 2 Kings 4:23, 26; Rom. 10:10; Neh. 2:19-20 

3.) What lessons can we learn from the account of the woman of Shunem? 2 Kings 4:8, 16, 20-23, 37, 8:2

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4.) Discuss how her faith, obedience and hospitality were rewarded? 2 Kings 4:17, 32-37; 8:6. 

5.) In what ways can we assist today’s Missionaries and Ministers of the gospel? Acts 16:14-15; 9:11-14; Gal. 6:6; Matt. 10:41-42. 

6a.) Are virtues of hospitality, unwavering faith and obedience common in the church today? Give reasons for your answer. 

6b.) How can we grow in these virtues? 1 Pet. 4:9-10; Heb. 13:1-3; 1 Jn. 5:14-15; Lk. 11:28.

CONCLUSION

The woman of Shunem discovered God’s grace and provision when she made room for God in her heart and home. May the Lord help us to do likewise by seizing the opportunities He brings our way daily to glorify His name.

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Memory verse – And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal 6:9