The Syrian Army (Discussion Questions)
Categories: Elijah and Elisha
Read II Kings 6:8-23
- Tell the story of the Syrians surrounding
Elisha.
- Why was the King of Syria upset with
his men? (he thought they were spies for
the King of Israel)
- What finally convinced the King of Syria
that his servants weren't spies? (Explained
that the prophet, Elisha, told the King
of Israel everything the King of Syria plotted.)
- How do you think Elisha knew the King
of Syria's plan?
- When Elisha's servant got up in the morning,
what did he discover?
- Was he afraid?
- What did Elisha tell his servant to quiet
his concern?
II Kings 6:16 Fear,17
Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
- Isn't that a wonderful Bible verse: "Fear
not: for they that be with us are more than
they that be with them?"
- How can you use this verse in your daily life?
- How can we pray for others using this verse?
- How does this verse help us comfort ourselves
and others in light of terrorists' threats?
- How does this story teach us about dealing
with our enemies?
- What happened to the Syrian army? (blinded)
- Where did Elisha lead them?
- What did the King of Israel want to do with
them?
- What did Elisha tell him to do?
- How would you feel if you were blindfolded
and taken into the enemy camp and served a grand
meal and then released?
- What does this story teach us about forgiveness?
Compassion?
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