Elijah The Prophet of Fire Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-3). Prophecy of Malachi (Malachi 4:5). Elijah “who is to come” (Matt 11:14).
Elijah The Prophet of Fire I.Background. Inhabitant of Tishbeh (2 Kings 1:3-4). II.First Actions. Ahab’s sin (1 Kings 16:31-32). Drought (1 Kings 17:1, 17:6; 17:9-24).
Elijah The Prophet of Fire III.Challenge to Baal. Goes to Ahab (1 Kings 18:1, 4-8). Contest with prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:4-8, 27; Drought ends (1 Kings 18:43, 46).
Elijah The Prophet of Fire IV.Elijah’s Discouragement. Jezebel angry (1 Kings 19:1). Flees to Beersheba (1 Kings 19:4). Fed by angels (1 Kings 19:10). God’s revelation to Elijah (1 Kings 19:11-18; 19:19-21).
Elijah The Prophet of Fire V.Lessons from Elijah. Speech with boldness (2 Tim. 1:6-12). Confidence in God’s power. Did not remain in discouragement (1 John 4:2-4; 1 Peter 5:9).