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Ahab ordered Obadiah, "Go through the country; locate every spring and every stream. Gather around.” And they gathered. If God is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. 4. Elijah Returns to Ahab. Conference Message. Chapter 18. 20 Elisha deserted the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please! 1 Kings 18:19-39 1 Kings 18:17-19-39 MSG The moment Ahab saw Elijah he said, “So it’s you, old troublemaker!” “It’s not I who has caused trouble in Israel,” said Elijah, “but you and your government—you’ve dumped GOD’s ways and commands and run off after the local gods, the Baals. The story is told about an old American Indian who attended a church service one Sunday morning. He then put the altar back together for by now it was in ruins. God Rules the Heart of Every Man Elijah’s Battle with the Prophets of Baal. [1.] 5-6 Ahab ordered Obadiah, “Go through the country; locate every spring and every stream. Jezebel immediately sent a messenger to Elijah with her threat: “The gods will get you for this and I’ll get even with you! The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.”. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months”(James 5:16b-17). 18 After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year of the drought, * saying, ‘Go, present yourself to Ahab; I will send rain on the earth.’ 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. Obadiah feared God—he was very devout. I’m the only one left, and now they’re trying to kill me.”, 11-12 Then he was told, “Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. 7 Obadiah went his way and suddenly there he was—Elijah! Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021. based on 1 rating. Now go and tell your boss, ‘I’ve seen Elijah.’”, 9-14 Obadiah said, “But what have I done to deserve this? Try it free for 30 days. He then put the altar back together for by now it was in ruins. 3 And Ahab called Obadiah, who was the governor of his house. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. No rain." They used every religious trick and strategy they knew to make something happen on the altar, but nothing happened—not so much as a whisper, not a flicker of response. Sermon Message. Then the word of God came to him: “So Elijah, what are you doing here?”, 10 “I’ve been working my heart out for the God-of-the-Angel-Armies,” said Elijah. Jump to: Bible Study Tools; Parallel Bible Verse; 1 Kings 18:3-16. 18 1 A long time passed. Then he said to his young servant, “On your feet now! Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. 1 Kings 18:7-8. Meanwhile, Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bowed deeply in prayer, his face between his knees. 45-46 Things happened fast. Elijah is best known asa man of prayer. 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. The drought was now in its third year. Hasn’t anyone told you what I did when Jezebel was out to kill the prophets of God, how I risked my life by hiding a hundred of them, fifty to a cave, and made sure they got food and water? (1-2) The end of the drought. 9: Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah. "And it came to pass [after] many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, … Pulling up his robe and tying it around his waist, Elijah ran in front of Ahab’s chariot until they reached Jezreel. By this time tomorrow you’ll be as dead as any one of those prophets.”. When Godly People Get Depressed: 1 Kings 19:1–18. Elijah took twelve stones, one for each of the tribes of Jacob, the same Jacob to whom God had said, “From now on your name is Israel.” He built the stones into the altar in honor of God. 3-5 When Elijah saw how things were, he ran for dear life to Beersheba, far in the south of Judah. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. Finally, anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. 1 Kings 18 The Message (MSG) 18 1-2 A long time passed. 27-28 By noon, Elijah had started making fun of them, taunting, “Call a little louder—he is a god, after all. "1 Kings 18:20-40 contains one of the most memorable Elijah narratives." I’ll take the other ox, cut it up, and lay it on the wood. 1 Kings 18:21 The Message (MSG) 21 Elijah challenged the people: “How long are you going to sit on the fence? The Message, Large Print Edition: Deluxe Charcoal Linen Hardcover. 1 Kings 18. Then God’s word came to Elijah. Answer me, God; O answer me and reveal to this people that you are God, the true God, and that you are giving these people another chance at repentance.”. When you get there anoint Hazael; make him king over Aram. Malachi: Healing Love. And make sure that the special pets of Jezebel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of the local gods, the Baals, and the four hundred prophets of the whore goddess Asherah, are there.”. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly. God is the true God!”, 40 Elijah told them, “Grab the Baal prophets! The expression seems to be used of any case where there was an utterance of words by persons in a state of religious ecstasy. Then he said to his young servant, “On your feet now! 21 So Elisha left; he took his yoke of oxen and butchered them. 20 So Ahab summoned everyone in Israel, particularly the prophets, to Mount Carmel. Read 1 Kings 18 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Then pray to your god, but don’t light the fire.”. And Ahab went out to meet Elijah. The preacher's message lacked real spiritual food, so he did a lot of shouting and pulpit pounding to cover up his lack of preparation. Then you pray to your gods and I’ll pray to God. the contest between Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” Then God's word came to Elijah. And now you’re telling me to draw attention to myself by announcing to my master, ‘Elijah’s been found.’ Why, he’ll kill me for sure.”, 15 Elijah said, “As surely as God-of-the-Angel-Armies lives, and before whom I take my stand, I’ll meet with your master face-to-face this very day.”. 1-2 A long time passed. 3 And Ahab had called Obadiah, who was [] in charge of his house. Don’t let one get away!”. 17-19 The moment Ahab saw Elijah he said, “So it’s you, old troublemaker!”, “It’s not I who has caused trouble in Israel,” said Elijah, “but you and your government—you’ve dumped God’s ways and commands and run off after the local gods, the Baals. The famine was severe in Samaria. Then Elijah dug a fairly wide trench around the altar. The drought was now in its third year. Now the famine was severe in Samaria. 38 Immediately the fire of God fell and burned up the offering, the wood, the stones, the dirt, and even the water in the trench. 18 1-2 A long time passed. Then anoint Jehu son of Nimshi; make him king over Israel. 3. When wedivide Christianity into classes, such as "clergy" and "laity",we are implying that the clergy are full time Christians, and the laymen arenot. 5-6 Ahab ordered Obadiah, “Go through the country; locate every spring and every stream. Earlier, when Jezebel had tried to kill off all the prophets of God, Obadiah had hidden away a hundred of them in two caves, fifty in a cave, and then supplied them with food and water. Then God’s word came to Elijah. 1. the third year--In the New Testament, it is said there was no rain "for the space of three years and six months" [ James 5:17].The early rain fell in our March, the latter rain in our October. after 3 1/2 years of draught. He left his young servant there and then went on into the desert another day’s journey. 1 A long time passed. Look toward the sea.”, He went, looked, and reported back, “I don’t see a thing.”, “Keep looking,” said Elijah, “seven times if necessary.”, 44 And sure enough, the seventh time he said, “Oh yes, a cloud! 1 AFTER MANY days, the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth. The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016. 6 He looked around and, to his surprise, right by his head were a loaf of bread baked on some coals and a jug of water. 7 Obadiah went his way and suddenly there he was—Elijah! Elijah had built his altar by the actual time of the offering 1 Kings 18:36. 1 Kings 18 Elijah Confronts Ahab. The drought was now in its third year. Look toward the sea.”, He went, looked, and reported back, “I don’t see a thing.”, “Keep looking,” said Elijah, “seven times if necessary.”, 44 And sure enough, the seventh time he said, “Oh yes, a cloud! Rain is on the way; I hear it coming.”, 42-43 Ahab did it: got up and ate and drank. He made a fire with the plow and tackle and then boiled the meat—a true farewell meal for the family. Then he left and followed Elijah, becoming his right-hand man. The message: "Go and present yourself to Ahab; I'm about to make it rain on the country." (1Ki 18:1-2) The end of the drought. Upgrade to the best Bible learning experience! The god who answers with fire will prove to be, in fact, God.”, All the people agreed: “A good plan—do it!”, 25 Elijah told the Baal prophets, “Choose your ox and prepare it. The famine was severe in Samaria. You go first, you’re the majority. Then he said, “Do it a third time,” and they did it a third time. I'm not sure I like theterm "layman", because it implies such a big distinction betweenthose called "clergy". Rain is on the way; I hear it coming.”, 42-43 Ahab did it: got up and ate and drank. The drought was now in its third year. 1. Then you pray to your gods and I’ll pray to God. 29 This went on until well past noon. And God strengthened Elijah mightily. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. The drought was now in its third year. THE MESSAGE 1 Kings 18:40. 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