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The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 1 Kings 19: /20/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls Introduction –The events on Mount Carmel had provided a day of triumph for God’s servant. –As Ahab raced toward Jezreel in the pouring rain, Elijah under the power of the Lord, outran the king’s chariot for at least 16 miles. Introduction –The events on Mount Carmel had provided a day of triumph for God’s servant. –As Ahab raced toward Jezreel in the pouring rain, Elijah under the power of the Lord, outran the king’s chariot for at least 16 miles.

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.” 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.”

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 5 Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep. (1 Kings 19:1-4)

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls A Mighty Man Falls. –Jezebel threatens to kill Elijah the same way that her prophets were executed. –How could such a thing take place, and how can we who are people just like him escape such a fall? A Mighty Man Falls. –Jezebel threatens to kill Elijah the same way that her prophets were executed. –How could such a thing take place, and how can we who are people just like him escape such a fall?

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls His physical strength and energy were overtaxed. He was keenly sensitive that he was all alone. 9 And the word of the LORD came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9) His physical strength and energy were overtaxed. He was keenly sensitive that he was all alone. 9 And the word of the LORD came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9)

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. (1 Kings 19:10)

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 10 I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (19:10) He looked away from God to circumstances. 10 I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (19:10) He looked away from God to circumstances.

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls “He saw Him who is invisible.” –Circumstances, natural impossibilities, difficulties all have a tendency to eclipse God. 4 “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” (1 Kings 19:4) “He saw Him who is invisible.” –Circumstances, natural impossibilities, difficulties all have a tendency to eclipse God. 4 “I have had enough, LORD,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” (1 Kings 19:4)

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls –Three possible reasons why God did not specifically instruct Elijah at this point. He did it for Elijah’s own sake. God intended to discipline Israel they had not returned to Him with their whole heart. –Three possible reasons why God did not specifically instruct Elijah at this point. He did it for Elijah’s own sake. God intended to discipline Israel they had not returned to Him with their whole heart.

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls God possibly wanted to take Elijah to a solitary place where He could speak to him alone and reveal Himself to him in a fresh way.

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls –God ministers to Elijah (19:5-7). God dealt gently with His servant and sent an angel to awaken him and have him eat. We need to depend on God’s wisdom, not our own. –God ministers to Elijah (19:5-7). God dealt gently with His servant and sent an angel to awaken him and have him eat. We need to depend on God’s wisdom, not our own.

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls God’s Kindness to Elijah. –When Elijah was discouraged, he received God’s love in a very special way. The love of God never changes, even though our awareness of it does. God’s Kindness to Elijah. –When Elijah was discouraged, he received God’s love in a very special way. The love of God never changes, even though our awareness of it does.

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls –After he had rested and was refreshed, Elijah was ready for the next phase of his ministry. Conclusion –After he had rested and was refreshed, Elijah was ready for the next phase of his ministry. Conclusion

The Life of Elijah: A Mighty Man Falls 1 Kings 19: /20/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles