What was God demonstrating to Elijah in the wind, the earthquake and the fire? When God finally spoke in the whisper, what do you think he said? How does the passage explain this amazing feat? What spiritual results do you think this experience in prayer and empowerment produced in Elijah? Why does Elijah expend such effort to prepare the altar and douse the sacrifice? Where would you like to see the fire of God's transforming power fall in your life?Įlijah ran ahead of Ahab's chariot more than twenty miles to Jezreel. Why did God supply Elijah with food twice a day? Why not just stock a cave with a year's worth of groceries? Which do you think was easier for Elijah- confronting Ahab publicly or waiting in the obscurity of the ravine? Do you find it easier to do God's will or to wait for God's time? Explain what is difficult about each. God told Elijah to hide himself in a secluded ravine.

This section introduces the topic, explains the structure followed in each study and offers tips for those approaching the study on their own as well as those participating in a group.

In these 8 studies on Elijah's life, Douglas Connelly helps you look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever. As 1 and 2 Kings proves, Elijah's world was no less distressing. Nearly every day we encounter something in the news we'd rather forget.

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