Overcoming Discouragement 1 Kings 19:9-14 1. 2 Elijah: A Discouraged Man 1 Kings 19:3-4, 10, 14 King Ahab. 1 Kings 16:29-33; 18:16- 18 King Ahab. 1 Kings.

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Overcoming Discouragement 1 Kings 19:9-14 1

2 Elijah: A Discouraged Man 1 Kings 19:3-4, 10, 14 King Ahab. 1 Kings 16:29-33; 18: King Ahab. 1 Kings 16:29-33; 18: Queen Jezebel. 1 Kings 18:4; 19:1-3 Queen Jezebel. 1 Kings 18:4; 19:1-3 Uncommitted populace. 1 Kings 18:21 Uncommitted populace. 1 Kings 18:21 Thought he was the only one who was faithful to God. 1 Kings 18:22 Thought he was the only one who was faithful to God. 1 Kings 18:22

3 God’s Response: What are you doing here, Elijah? (1 Kings 19:9)

4 Overcoming Discouragement Remember what God has done for you in the past – 1 Kings Remember what God has done for you in the past – 1 Kings Sustained your life. 1 Kings 17:1-16 (Psalms 37:25; Matthew 6:31-34)Sustained your life. 1 Kings 17:1-16 (Psalms 37:25; Matthew 6:31-34) Victory over evil & error. 1 Kings 18: (2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Corinthians 15:55-58)Victory over evil & error. 1 Kings 18: (2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Corinthians 15:55-58)

5 Overcoming Discouragement See God’s present care and keeping – 1 Kings 19:5-8 See God’s present care and keeping – 1 Kings 19:5-8 His grace & love. 1 Corinthians 15:10- 11His grace & love. 1 Corinthians 15: Spiritual blessings. Romans 5:1-2 (Ephesians 1:3)Spiritual blessings. Romans 5:1-2 (Ephesians 1:3)

6 Overcoming Discouragement Strengthen personal faith – 1 Kings 19:4 Strengthen personal faith – 1 Kings 19:4 Even the strongest can become discouraged – nobody is immune!Even the strongest can become discouraged – nobody is immune! A call to strengthen faith. Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Hebrews 13:5; cf. 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Romans 10:17A call to strengthen faith. Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Hebrews 13:5; cf. 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Romans 10:17

Lord Increase Our Faith … Luke 17:5 In times of temptation. James 1:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:13 In times of temptation. James 1:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:13 In times of sadness and sorrow. Hebrews 13:5 In times of sadness and sorrow. Hebrews 13:5 In time of duty and obedience. In time of duty and obedience. Forgiveness. Luke 17:1-4Forgiveness. Luke 17:1-4 Assembling. Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 20:7Assembling. Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 20:7 Seeking the kingdom first. Matthew 6:33Seeking the kingdom first. Matthew 6:33 7

8 Overcoming Discouragement Stay focused on the right things – 1 Kings 19:4, 9-10; cf. Philippians 3:13-14 Stay focused on the right things – 1 Kings 19:4, 9-10; cf. Philippians 3:13-14 Lose focus … lose faith. Matthew 14: 25-33Lose focus … lose faith. Matthew 14: Focus on Jesus. Hebrews 12:1-2; (Colossians 3:1-4; Hebrews 11:32- 12:1)Focus on Jesus. Hebrews 12:1-2; (Colossians 3:1-4; Hebrews 11:32- 12:1)

9 Overcoming Discouragement Remember what God has done for you in the past – 1 Kings Remember what God has done for you in the past – 1 Kings See God’s present care and keeping – 1 Kings 19:5-8 See God’s present care and keeping – 1 Kings 19:5-8 Strengthen personal faith – 1 Kings 19:4 Strengthen personal faith – 1 Kings 19:4 Stay focused on the right things- 1 Kings 19:4,9-10 Stay focused on the right things- 1 Kings 19:4,9-10