II Kings 4:8-37
INTRODUCTION: Today we will see the joint operation of faith between a woman and the prophet of God. No wonder this was a great woman.
The Gift of Hospitality
1. The means to express hospitality
2. The prophet's chamber to meet with God
3. The gift of hospitality (Romans 12:7) no desire for reward
Characteristics of this Great Woman
1. Serves in her gifting
2. Delights in her husband and children
3. Replaces personal agenda of despair with hope
4. Knows how to connect the Word to faith
5. Determination (importunity)
6. A woman of prayer
7. A woman of influence II Kings 8:1-6
CONCLUSION: When the church of Christ is dead, God desires that it be raised from its coffin. This is accomplished by a
revival of the breath of God. God loves to raise dead things!
DISCUSSION:
1. Discuss the powerful impact of hospitality that you have
received from another believer.
2. Discuss how many women in the Bible were barren and the effect of the movement of God within them; Sarah, Rachel, Hannah, Elizabeth
3. At first glance it appears that the Shunamite woman is "illusive" regarding the truth with both her husband and Elisha. Explain how faith operated in her.
4. What was the result of this miracle?
