Bible Stories for Adults

Elijah Goes to Heaven

2 Kings 1-2

Next Week - Elisha (2 Kings 2-13)
Bible Words to Remember:
In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. John 14:2

Who was the most evil king of Israel (northern kingdom) & how evil was he?
1 Kings 16:30-31
Why did God send Elijah to Israel during Ahab's reign?
1 Kings 18:21
What did Elijah's name mean and why was it significant?
1 Kings 18:39

How close of a relationship did Elijah have with the leaders of Israel?
1 Kings 18:16-18
1 Kings 19:1-2
Was Ahab reformed by God's revelations through Elijah & did he turn to God?
1 Kings 21:25-26

Did Ahab's evil lead him to rule ruthlessly and abuse his power?
1 Kings 21:1-4
Then how did Ahab get a bad reputation besides his unfaithfulness to God?
1 Kings 21:5-10
Did Ahab go along with Jezebel's plan?
1 Kings 21:15-16

How would Ahab be punished for his evil?
1 Kings 21:17-19
How was this fulfilled?
1 Kings 22:34-35, 37-38

Was Ahab the only one to be punished for his evil?
1 Kings 21:20-24
Did this happen right away?
1 Kings 21:27-29

Who did God call later to carry out this punishment?
2 Kings 9:6-10
Did Jehu take his calling seriously?
1 Kings 9:22-26

What happened to Jezebel?
2 Kings 9:30-33
What became of Elijah's prophesy, Dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel?
2 Kings 9:34-37

How did Ahaziah become king and how faithful was his reign?
1 Kings 22:40, 51-53
What country that was subject to Israel decided to rebel after Ahab died?
2 Kings 1:1
How did this contrast with what happened under the king of Judah?
1 Kings 22:44, 46-47

What happened to Ahaziah and what did he do to learn his fate?
2 Kings 1:2
How did God respond to Ahaziah's action?
2 Kings 1:3-4
Did Ahaziah's messengers know who Elijah was?
2 Kings 1:5-8

How did Ahaziah try to get Elijah to take back the curse?
2 Kings 1:9
How did Elijah show that his message was from God and not just a personal curse?
2 Kings 1:10-12

Did the third captain give and even more forceful command to Elijah?
2 Kings 1:13-14
How did Elijah respond to the captain?
2 Kings 1:15
Was Ahaziah successful in getting Elijah to take back the curse?
2 Kings 1:16-17

How did Elisha reply to Elijah's request not to follow him on his last day?
2 Kings 2:1-2
Did anyone other than Elijah know he would be taken by God that day?
2 Kings 2:3
2 Kings 2:4-5
Did anyone join Elijah and Elisha as they continued travelling east?
2 Kings 2:6-7

How did Elijah show his powerful faith once more?
2 Kings 2:8
Matthew 17:20

What did Elisha want when Elijah asked if there were any last requests?
2 Kings 2:9
For what was Elisha asking?
Deuteronomy 21:17

Why did Elijah have trouble with this request?
2 Kings 2:10
Was it God's plan for Elisha to succeed Elijah?
1 Kings 19:16

How was Elijah taken away?
2 Kings 2:11
Was Elisha able to see this and therefore inherit Elijah's role?
2 Kings 2:12

How was it made known that Elisha was now Elijah's successor?
2 Kings 2:13-15
Why did Elisha not want the prophets to go search for Elijah's body?
2 Kings 2:16-18

Had anyone else ever been taken to heaven without dying?
Genesis 5:24
Will it ever happen again?
Matthew 24:40-41

Does the end of the Old Testament indicate that Elijah's work was done?
Malachi 4:5-6
Who did some people believe was the return of Elijah?
Matthew 16:13-14

Has Elijah yet returned as promised?
Luke 1:13, 17
Did the people recognize Elijah when he returned?
Matthew 17:10-13
Were the people told that Elijah had returned?
Matthew 11:7, 11, 14

How did spectators misunderstand Jesus' cries from the cross?
Matthew 27:46-49
What was Jesus actually saying?
Psalm 22:1
What role did Elijah play as Jesus neared his crucifixion?
Matthew 16:21; 17:1-5

Who are the two lampstands in Revelation?
Revelation 11:4-6
Did Elijah's power mean that he was more than just a man?
James 5:16-18