"Restored by the King"

The Shunammite woman, who had once shown great kindness to Elisha, had left her home during a famine as Elisha had advised. When she returned years later, someone else had taken over her land. She went to the king to ask for it back. At that very moment, Elisha’s servant Gehazi was telling the king about the miracles Elisha had done—including raising her son from the dead! The king was amazed and ordered that her land be returned, along with everything it had produced while she was gone. This story reminds us that God sees our faithfulness and can restore what we’ve lost.

 Discussion Questions

1. Why did the Shunammite woman leave her home in the first place?
2. What was amazing about the timing of her visit to the king?
3. How did God use Gehazi’s story to help the woman?
4. Have you ever had something taken from you or lost something important?
5. What does this story teach us about God’s justice and restoration?

 Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being a God who restores. Help us to trust You when we lose things or face hard times. Thank You for seeing our faithfulness and for working behind the scenes to bring justice and hope. May our family always believe that You are working for our good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 This discussion is based on The One Year Bible Storybook by Virginia Muir.