What is related of the complaint of a poor prophet's widow, and of the manner in which her debt was paid? v. 1—7.
Is the payment of just debts a duty of paramount obligation in our dealings with men?
Does a man's taking the benefit of bankrupt or relief laws free him from the moral obligation to use his utmost exertions to pay all his debts?
Is it becoming a Christian to contract heavy debts, or to engage in precarious speculations ?
May we infer from this incident that the widows and families of pious and useful servants of God have a special ground of encouragement to trust in Providence for a support?
Was the miracle in this case similar to that of Christ in multiplying the loaves and fishes?
By whom, and in what manner, was Elisha hospitably entertained?
How did he evince his gratitude for this kindness, and how did he reward it? v. 12—17.
What befel the child afterwards, and what did the mother do on the occasion? v. 18—24.
What conversation ensued, and how was her child restored to her? v. 25—37.
In what particular did Christ's miracles differ, as to manner, from those of Elisha and other prophets? Luke 1. 11—17. John 11. 41—46.
Whither did Elisha return, and what did he order to be done in view of the dearth that prevailed? v. 38.
What accident happened, and how were the effects of it prevented?
What additional fact is here related, and where do we find a parallel of it? Mat, 14. 15—21.
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