Naaman (Discussion Questions)

Read II Kings 5

• Who is Naaman?
• What's wrong with him?
• How does the maid know about Elisha the prophet?
• What does the maid tell Naaman's wife?
• Do you think Naaman's wife told her husband?
• Who does Naaman seek permission from to go to Israel?
• Why do you think the King of Aram (Syria) sent a letter of introduction?
• What was all the confusion over this letter?
• Why do you think the King of Israel thought it was a plot against him?
• Do you ever have communication breakdowns? You know, you say one thing but someone hears it differently from the way you intended?
• How do we avoid those problems?
• What did Elisha do about it?
• When Naaman finally gets to Elisha, who does Elisha send out with instructions?
• Why does Naaman get angry?
• Wasn't it brave of his servants to tell him to calm down and think through what he was asked?
• Do you ever feel that you have to do something great?
• Isn't that a form of trying to impress people?
• Have you ever been able to impress people by showing off?
• What usually happens when you show off?
• Does God expect us to impress or express? What's the difference?
• Naaman wanted Elisha to do something impressive. Healing is impressive, but does it need a trumpet voluntary?
• What happens when Naaman obeys?
• What does he want to do?
• Why won't Elisha accept his money and offer of clothes?
• Who does?
• What happens to Gehazi for lying to Naaman and to Elisha?