The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 1 Kings 17:1-5 06/08/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith Introduction –There is a basic lesson for us with regard to the Christian life, a lesson that shines clearly from the experience of Elijah. Introduction –There is a basic lesson for us with regard to the Christian life, a lesson that shines clearly from the experience of Elijah.

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith We are not to go farther than God plans for us. We are not to go ahead of Him but to travel one step at a time. We are not to go farther than God plans for us. We are not to go ahead of Him but to travel one step at a time.

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith Additional instruction for Elijah. –One Step at a Time Examples: Saul of Tarsus who became Paul the apostle. Additional instruction for Elijah. –One Step at a Time Examples: Saul of Tarsus who became Paul the apostle.

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (Acts 9:6) Joshua. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. (Josh 1:3, NIV) 6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” (Acts 9:6) Joshua. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. (Josh 1:3, NIV)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith –Elijah trusted God absolutely. 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Prov 3:5-6, NIV) –Elijah trusted God absolutely. 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Prov 3:5-6, NIV)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith –Elijah’s Faith is Tested. 6 The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. (1 Kings 17:6) –Elijah’s Faith is Tested. 6 The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook. (1 Kings 17:6)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do. (John 6:5-6, NIV)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 16 So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. (Isa 28:16, NIV)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith One reason may have been to teach Elijah, and us, not to trust in the gifts that God gives but always to trust in God Himself. Unbelief looks at the circumstances and forgets God’s power (the 10 spies). One reason may have been to teach Elijah, and us, not to trust in the gifts that God gives but always to trust in God Himself. Unbelief looks at the circumstances and forgets God’s power (the 10 spies).

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith But faith looks at the circumstances through God. (David and the giant).

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith –Another reason why God tested Elijah’s faith at Kerith was that His servant needed this private schooling in order to meet further situations. The Apostle Paul had a similar experience. –Another reason why God tested Elijah’s faith at Kerith was that His servant needed this private schooling in order to meet further situations. The Apostle Paul had a similar experience.

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me--to keep me from exalting myself! (2 Cor 12:7, NASB)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. (2 Cor 12:8, NASB)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 9 And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness “Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. (2 Cor 12:9, NASB)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Cor 12:10, NASB)

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. (Psa 135:6) 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:19) Conclusion 6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. (Psa 135:6) 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:19) Conclusion

The Life of Elijah: The Prophet Fed at Kerith 1 Kings 17:1-5 06/08/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles