1. Facing Emotions Elijah 1 Kings 19:9-18 Spotswood Baptist Church Miller Adult Bible Fellowship 7/20/2008 How do you recharge? http://millerabf.weebly.com

2. Elijah on Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:1-46 ObserveOrientDecideAct After the 3 year drought, Ahab and his kingdom still didn’t get it—they continued to worship Baal Faith that God will demonstrate his power Courage to confront Ahab & the 850 prophets of Baal head-on Pepsi challenge God responds to Elijah’s call Elijah rounded up all of the Baal prophets and killed them

3. Frustration & Depression 1 Kings 19:1-18 ObserveOrientDecideAct Jezebel’s death threat Exhausted from fighting what seemed to be a never- ending battle Emotions overcame Elijah’s knowledge of God Elijah ran to hide and wanted to die He traveled over 100 miles to Beersheba, then another 40 days & nights to Mount Horeb (Sinai) God comforts, encourages and directs Elijah

4. Get Going God’s Direction Lessons for us…  You can’t run away from God  It’s okay to share your frustrations with God  You can’t anticipate how you will encounter God  God has a purpose for our lives  God wants us to work together Compare this story with Luke 22:39-44