1. The Life of Elijah: The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength 1 Kings 17 06/01/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles

2. The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength  The Boldness of Elijah. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours.  The difference between him and us is due to the special work God had for him and the fact that he was fully submitted to God.  When he relied on his own resources, he became as weak as a child.  The Boldness of Elijah. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours.  The difference between him and us is due to the special work God had for him and the fact that he was fully submitted to God.  When he relied on his own resources, he became as weak as a child.

3. He dared to stand before King Ahab and pronounce the judgment of God on him and his kingdom.  Elijah dared to believe God. 1 As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” (1 Kings 17:1, NIV) He dared to stand before King Ahab and pronounce the judgment of God on him and his kingdom.  Elijah dared to believe God. 1 As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” (1 Kings 17:1, NIV) The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength

4.  Elijah faced Ahab with the news of God’s judgment, the drought had existed for six months.  Elijah was in a place of danger when he stood before Ahab.  Elijah faced Ahab with the news of God’s judgment, the drought had existed for six months.  Elijah was in a place of danger when he stood before Ahab. The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength

5.  The Secret of Elijah’s Strength. The first part of his secret was his prayer life.  Elijah had a knowledge of God.  His knowledge of God was a growing knowledge.  The Secret of Elijah’s Strength. The first part of his secret was his prayer life.  Elijah had a knowledge of God.  His knowledge of God was a growing knowledge. The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength

6. Another reason for Elijah’s strength was his knowledge of God’s presence. 5 “I will never leave you, I will never forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).  Elijah was the man he was because he was a man of faith. Another reason for Elijah’s strength was his knowledge of God’s presence. 5 “I will never leave you, I will never forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).  Elijah was the man he was because he was a man of faith. The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength

7. Conclusion 5... for without me you can do nothing. (John 15:5b) 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Phil 4:13) Conclusion 5... for without me you can do nothing. (John 15:5b) 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Phil 4:13) The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength

8. The Life of Elijah: The Prophet’s Boldness and Strength 1 Kings 17 06/01/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles