1 Kings 17-18 Elijah

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1 Kings 17-18 Elijahs first encounter with Ahab
Price to pay for serving God, delivering His
message
God uses people who are strong in faith
God asks us to do difficult and challenging things
Stand up for the truth, and ourselves as Gods
children
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Challenge false prophets, teachers, religions

• 1 Ki. 1819-20 challenged Ahab, assemble 850
  prophets

• 1 Ki. 1821 challenged people to make decision

• 1 Ki. 1822-40 challenged prophets of Baal

• lessons we learn

• emphasize God and His word

• 1 Ki. 1831 Gods word

• 1 Ki. 1832 obey God

• 1 Ki. 1836 be humble

• 1 Ki. 1836-37, 39 glorify God

• 1 Ki. 1838 God listens and responds to those
  who obey

• 1 Ki. 1840 fate of false prophets / teachers

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Challenge false prophets, teachers, religions
Effectiveness of prayer

• Ja. 516-18 Elijah, effective prayer of
  righteous man

• 1 Jn. 513-15 confidence, God hears, answers