The Prophets Club: Elijah
“ELIJAH”
1 Kings 17-19
• Elijah was a Tishbite. 1 Kings 17:1; 2 Kings 1:8
• Elijah served in the northern kingdom of Israel, during the reign of King Ahab. 1 Kings 16:29-33
• Elijah was involved with many miracles. 1 Kings 17:2-6; 1 Kings 17:7-23; 1 Kings 18:1-40; 2 Kings 1:8-14
• Elijah mentored his successor, Elisha. 1 Kings 19:19-21
• Elijah was taken to heaven alive, in a chariot of fire. 2 Kings 2:11
• John the Baptist came in the power and spirit of Elijah. Luke 1:13-17
• Elijah appeared with Jesus and Moses on the “Mount of Transfiguration.” Matthew 17:1-13
• Elijah was a man just like us. James 5:17
1. THE HIGHLIGHT (on Mt. Carmel)
1 Kings 18:16-40
- The call to battle.
- The contestants.
- The contest.
- The champion!
2. THE LOWLIGHT (on Mt. Horeb)
1 Kings 19:1-19
- Into the desert.
- Into a cave.
- Back to ministry.
TRUE THEN, TRUE TODAY
A. Post-victory attacks are real.
B. Faithful servants get discouraged and weary.
C. God brings His servants back to their calling.
