2. Prov. 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

4. 1 Kings 17:1-7 ELIJAH, THE CREEK & THE CHALLENGE

5.  This is Elijah’s introduction.  The kings before Ahab were bad, but he is worse.  If you think Ahab is evil you should meet his wife – Jezebel.  The two of them bring idolatry to Israel like never seen before.  THE MEMORY OF GOD IS GROWING DIMMER BY THE DAY.  God reminds them He is still in charge – 1 Kings 17:1 SET THE STAGE

6.  If you understand what God really promises.  If your faith continues even when the creek dries up.  If your obedience is not based on what God has done for you lately. YOU CAN OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE

7.  God was teaching Ahab that he was not the most powerful person living.  God was teaching Ahab that He was in charge.  How would you like to bring this message to the king?  Do we need this lesson? WHAT THE DROUGHT MEANT FOR AHAB

8. “Many are the plans in a man's heart, But the counsel of the Lord, it will stand.”  Matt 19:26 “And looking upon them Jesus said to them, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.?’” PROV 19:21

9. “Also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will.” EPH 1:11

10.  Israel escaped at least some of the plagues (if not all of them).  God provides for Elijah – 1 Kings 17:2-6  God tells Elijah to hide.  God gave Elijah the basics (2 meals a day + water).  Matt. 6:31-33; 1 Tim. 6:7-8 WHAT ABOUT GOD’S PROPHET?

11.  1 Kings 17:7  The Creek Dries Up? But Why?  I Thought God Was Going to Provide For Me!  It’s Easy to Trust God While the Creek is Flowing, But What About When It Dries Up? LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENS NOW!

12.  If you understand what God really promises.  If your faith continues even when the creek dries up.  If your obedience is not based on what God has done for you lately. YOU CAN OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE