2Ki 4:1 | MHM | STEP | The Increase of the Widow's Oil. This passage tells how Elisha did a miracle to help a poor widow. His miracles were not just to show God’s power, but to help people in need. This is similar to the way Jesus did miracles—showing both kindness and greatness. God shows His goodness through His mighty works. v. 1 : A widow of one of the prophets came to Elisha for help. Her husband had died and left debts they could not pay. The creditor wanted to take her two sons as slaves to pay what was owed (2 Kings 4:1; Exodus 21:2 ). Even though her husband had been a good man who feared the Lord , he died poor. Hard times can happen to anyone, even faithful people. In her trouble, the widow trusted God and turned to Elisha for help, believing in God’s promise to care for the families of the righteous.

‏ 2 Kings 4:1

The Increase of the Widow's Oil.

This passage tells how Elisha did a miracle to help a poor widow. His miracles were not just to show God’s power, but to help people in need. This is similar to the way Jesus did miracles—showing both kindness and greatness. God shows His goodness through His mighty works.

v. 1: A widow of one of the prophets came to Elisha for help. Her husband had died and left debts they could not pay. The creditor wanted to take her two sons as slaves to pay what was owed (2 Kings 4:1; Exodus 21:2 ^a). Even though her husband had been a good man who feared the Lord, he died poor. Hard times can happen to anyone, even faithful people. In her trouble, the widow trusted God and turned to Elisha for help, believing in God’s promise to care for the families of the righteous.