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People of Faith
Elijah
(Lesson 20)

Introduction:
 

         1. In Hebrews 11:32 "the prophets" are mentioned in connection with their faith.
         2. One of the greatest prophets was Elijah.
         3. We read about his activities in 1 Kings 17 - 2 Kings 2.
         4. Review (1 Kings 17-18):
             a. God had cared for Elijah by sustaining him through various means.
                 1) (17:2-7) Ravens fed Elijah.
                 2) (17:8-16) A widow sustained Elijah.
             b. God had performed some great works through Elijah.
                 1) (17:17-24) The widow's son was raised.
                 2) (18:17-40) The prophets of Baal were destroyed.
                 3) (18:41-45) A severe drought was ended.
             c. Elijah was a man of great strength, courage, and faith.
                 1) (17:1) He announced the drought to Ahab.
                 2) (18:1-16) He obeyed God's instructions to appear before Ahab.
                 3) (18:46) He ran before Ahab's chariot from Mount Carmel to Jezreel.
         5. After he won a great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah's faith was tested, and he became a
             victim of discouragement.
         6. Thankfully, Elijah overcame his discouragement so he could accomplish the work that God had for
             him to do.

Discussion:


I.           (1 Kings 19:1-4) ELIJAH  FLED  FROM  JEZEBEL


         A. (vs.1) Ahab informed Jezebel that Elijah had destroyed the prophets of Baal.
             1. Jezebel was a wicked queen (1 Kings 16:31-32).
             2. She had attempted to destroy the Lord's prophets (1 Kings 18:4).
         B. (vs.2) Jezebel threatened to take Elijah's life.
         C. (vs.3) Elijah fled for his life, leaving his servant at Beersheba.
         D. (vs.4) Elijah went into the wilderness alone.
             1. He sat under a juniper tree and asked God to take his life.
             2. Similar requests were made by other discouraged men, including:
                 a. Job (Job 3:1-6)
                 b. Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:14-15).

II.          (1 Kings 19:5-8) GOD  PROVIDED  FOOD  AND  WATER  FOR  ELIJAH


         A. God had sustained Elijah earlier.
         B. God was still present to provide Elijah's needs.

III.         (1 Kings 19:9-14) GOD  CONFRONTED  ELIJAH


IV.         (1 Kings 19:15-18) GOD  GAVE  INSTRUCTIONS  TO  ELIJAH  AND  REASSURED  HIM


V.          (1 Kings 19:19-21) ELIJAH  CALLED  ELISHA  TO  SUCCEED  HIM  AS  PROPHET

VI.         (2 Kings 2:1-11) ELIJAH  WAS  EVENTUALLY  TAKEN  INTO  HEAVEN  BY  A  WHIRLWIND

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