1 Kings 18

Elijah the Confronter
-1 Kings 18-

18:1-15 Elijah Comes out of Hiding
Elijah was patient
“After a long time” (1)
Elijah was courageous
“Elijah went to present himself to Ahab” (2)
Elijah was dependable
“I will surely present myself to Ahab today” (15)

18:16-24 Elijah Confronts the King
Elijah was unpopular
“You troubler of Israel” (17)
Elijah was bold
“You have abandoned the Lord’s commands” (18)
Elijah was clear
“The God who answers by fire – He is God” (24)

18:25-29 Elijah Corners Baal
Elijah was not politically correct
“Elijah began to taunt them” (27)
Elijah was sarcastic
“Maybe he is sleeping” (27)
Elijah was generous
“Until the time for the evening sacrifice” (29)

18:30-38 Elijah Chastises Prophets
Elijah was purposeful
“One for each of the tribes” (31)
Elijah was confident
“Do it a third time” (34)
Elijah was glory giving
“Let it be known today that you are God” (36)

18:39-45 Elijah Completes the Job
Elijah was serious
“Seize the prophets of Baal” (40)
Elijah was dependent
“Bent down to the ground” (42)
Elijah was available
“He ran ahead of Ahab all the way” (46)