Elijah in Concealment

1 Kings 17:1

Introduction

• Opening Quote by Chad Walsh:
  • Description of superficial Christianity and the challenge posed by Satan
• Introduction to Elijah:
  • The authenticity of Elijah's faith contrasted with superficial religiosity

Elijah’s Confrontation (1 Kings 17:1)

• Elijah's Convictions:
  • Belief in the reality of God
  • Sense of personal responsibility as God’s representative
  • Confidence in God’s resources and word
• Prayer and Effectiveness:
  • Elijah’s prayer for drought
  • Correlation between private devotion and public ministry effectiveness

Command, Promise, Response, and Test (1 Kings 17:2-7)

• Command (Verses 2-3):
  • God's directive to Elijah to hide by the Brook Cherith
  • The challenge of obedience in concealment
• Promise (Verse 4):
  • God’s provision for Elijah through the brook and ravens
  • Assurance that God’s commands come with His provision
• Response (Verses 5-6):
  • Elijah’s obedience to God’s command
  • God’s fulfillment of His promise through miraculous provision
• Test (Verse 7):
  • The drying up of the brook
  • The role of trials in developing faith

Faith and Obedience

• Faith Development Under Pressure:
  • Examples from Abraham’s life and contemporary testimonies
  • The necessity of trials for spiritual growth
• Lessons from Mark 4:35-41:
  • Jesus teaching faith through the storm
  • The disciples’ fear and lack of faith despite Jesus’ presence

Application

• Modern-Day Relevance:
  • The challenge of living by faith in a busy, distracted world
  • Encouragement to trust in God’s provision and timing
• Personal Testimony:
  • Stories of God’s miraculous provision in difficult circumstances
  • Encouragement to obey God’s commands despite apparent challenges

Conclusion

• The Importance of Obedience:
  • Obedience over mere knowledge
  • Trusting in God’s process and timing
• Encouragement:
  • Embrace the process of spiritual growth
  • Trust that God’s testing leads to maturity and completeness

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