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Elijah Alone Serving God
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Elijah Prays: Announces No Rain
Contributed on Aug 1, 2023
Let God use you as a witness, as He used Elijah.
“And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.’” 1 Kings 17:1, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tishbite means, stranger or one alone or solitary. 2. Gilead means ...read more
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2. Elijah: Beginning Of Drought Lesson 2
Contributed on Aug 1, 2023
Why does “our” brook or job, or salary dry up. To teach us that God doesn’t provide according to our time schedule, or desires, or place.
“Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, ‘Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.’” 1 Kings 17:2-4, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Hide ...read more
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3. Widow's Extremity Lesson 3
Contributed on Aug 1, 2023
The more desperate a situation, the greater need for God.
A. GOD’S PROVISION IN DESPERATE CONDITIONS: 1 KINGS 17:8-24 1. When you cease to obey your master, you are no longer his servant. “The Lord said, “Go … Zarephath … a widow to feed you” (v. 8). a. Fed by ravens (3 years?). b. Fed by widow in pagan city (meaning blast furnace). 2. Elijah ...read more
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4. Searching Lesson 4
Contributed on Aug 1, 2023
“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”
A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more
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5. Jehovah Vs Baal Lesson 5
Contributed on Aug 1, 2023
When you need to find God, revisit the place where He last manifested Himself.
A. GOD’S LONE RANGER AT MOUNT CARMEL 1. Tishbite means strong or alone. “I am the only prophet of the LORD … left” (18:22). 2. Big crowd. “All the people of Israel gathered … 400 prophets of Baal … 450 prophets of Asherah” (v. 22 ff). 3. They expected rain, but will get fire. Now rain for 3 ...read more
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6. Fear Running Lesson 6
Contributed on Aug 1, 2023
God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!
A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more
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7. A Still Small Voice Lesson 7
Contributed on Aug 1, 2023
You cannot achieve what you cannot conceive. Focus on positive actions that will establish good habits.
A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 19:8-17 1. Prepare physically. “Then he lay down and slept” (v 5). There … was some bread … a jar of water! So he ate and drank” (v. 6). Preparation is physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. 2. Recognize and face your limitations. “The journey ahead will be too ...read more
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8. Pay Day Someday Lesson 8
Contributed on Aug 3, 2023
While God’s judgment seems to be put off and comes slowly, it surely will come.
A. SETTING: 1 KINGS 21:1-23 1. Why was king Ahab whining? “Go to bed … with his face to the wall and refused to eat? (v. 4). a. Ahab wanted to expand his vegetable garden (v. 2), but Naboth refused to sell to him. Why? b. “The Lord forbid that I give … the inheritance ... from my ancestors” ...read more
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9. Last Task, Another King, Another Judgment Lesson 9
Contributed on Aug 3, 2023
Good leaders call a nation to God, the evil of leaders are reflected in their followers.
A. AHAB’S SON AHAZIAH: 1 KINGS 22:51 – 2 KINGS 1:17 1. Ahaziah was seriously injured ... sent messengers … to Baal-Zebub … to ask whether he would recover” (2 Kings 1:2). a. Why did he fall? Drunk? b. His evil heart sought answer from Baal-Zebub. c. Elijah sent Ahaziah message, “You shall surely ...read more
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10. Getting Ready To Leave Lesson 10
Contributed on Aug 3, 2023
As you spend a life walking with God, serving God and trusting His power; your exit should experience God’s favor and God’s reputation.
A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO MEET GOD: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the progression ...read more