This Study Through the Bible Course is based on a sermon series by Kenton C. In this study, we will see that God never leaves us alone, even though God's kingdom is bigger than we can imagine. This text is more personal, dealing with Elijah's emotional response to the situation in Israel. We took 2 sessions to do each study to get. A lot of relevant questions and thoughts. It follows upon Elijah's dramatic triumph on Mount Carmel over the prophets of Baal. We used this study in our ladies bible study and found it very good. In 1 Kings 19 we see the passing of the torch, or in this case the mantle of leadership, from Elijah to Elisha. God's kingdom is bigger than our little circle of the world. God rests his credibility upon his ability to outperform the prophets of Baal. This text describes a true power encounter. The worship of Yahweh was virtually extinct, until one man, Elijah, stood and challenged the people's lethargy. There was little faith, and what there was of it was hiding in the caves. They had seen so much hunger and death that it was hard for them to recognize a fresh alternative in the face of Ahab's power. The people were in a beaten down and powerless state. We need to trust God during our own times of drought.ġ Kings 18 is set in the nation of Israel during a time of terrible drought and famine. The unfolding drama is a testimony of God's faithfulness to his own. When the water ran out, God led Elijah to the home of a widow who had only a little water and meal left to share with her son. The current king of Israel was Ahab, who in 1 Kings 16:30 is described as having "done more evil in the eyes of the Lord than any of those before him." It was not a bright time for Israel.Įlijah arrived on this scene with little introduction, speaking God's word to Ahab: There will be no rain or dew until God says so. When we stand up for the Word of God, God stands up for us.Īt the time of 1 Kings, the worship of God was in disarray following a string of godless monarchs. This three-session course reveals that God is true to his Word and that he will never leave us alone. But when Elijah bottoms-out emotionally, he finds out that God's kingdom is bigger than he can imagine. We see him boldly tell the evil king Ahab, "There will be no rain or dew until God says so." Elijah trusts God to bring a young man back to life, and he faces the prophets of Baal in a contest. Learn to trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God and His purposes for your life.Elijah demonstrates both courage and fear in the book of 1 Kings.Elijah’s name means Yahweh is my God and is spelled Elias in some versions of the Bible. Be encouraged to wait on God's good work in your heart and mind, even in seasons when you feel like no one sees. Elijah, also spelled Elias or Elia, Hebrew Eliyyahu, (flourished 9th century bce ), Hebrew prophet who ranks with Moses in saving the religion of Yahweh from being corrupted by the nature worship of Baal.Understand the value of seasons of growth and testing in your spiritual maturity. Elijah Bible Study Book + Streaming Video Access by Priscilla Shirer includes the physical Elijah Bible study book and perpetual streaming access to 7.Articles to enhance your study and application of the content.Seven enriching teaching videos, approximately 30-40 minutes per session, available for purchase or rent.Personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions.
Leader guide to help with questions and discussions within small groups.And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now. Join Priscilla Shirer on this 7-session journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. This year’s Young Alumni Award winner Elijah Friedeman ’15 recalls his father’s words to him as a junior in high school: If the Lord calls you to plant a church, then he has equipped you for it. Those who patiently wait on God in the darkness emerge with their holy loyalty cemented, their courage emblazoned, and their confident belief in Him set afire. Strength of faith, character, and boldness can only be shaped in the hidden fires of silence, sameness, solitude, and adversity. Yet few are willing to go through the process required to get them there. Old Testament heroes are best known for their most celebrated moments: Moses dividing the Red Sea David slaying Goliath Gideon routing an insurmountable army Joshua marching around the defiant walls of Jericho.Īnd Elijah-calling down fire on Mount Carmel.īlinded by the remarkable narratives of our biblical heroes, we can forget they each had a backstory-months and years of development, even difficulty, which fortified their spiritual muscle and prepared them for the tasks that made their lives unforgettable.Įvery serious believer longs to summon up the kind of boldness and faith that can stand firm on Mount Carmel and pray down heaven into impossible situations.
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