2. 1 Kings 17-18 Elijah’s first encounter with Ahab Price to pay for serving God, delivering His message

3. 1 Kings 17-18 Elijah’s first encounter with Ahab Price to pay for serving God, delivering His message God uses people who are strong in faith Lk. 4:25-26 widow in Zarephath, Gentile Lk. 4:27 Naaman, Gentile

4. 1 Kings 17-18 Elijah’s first encounter with Ahab Price to pay for serving God, delivering His message God uses people who are strong in faiths God asks us to do difficult and challenging things Matt. 23:31-36 disciples killed, scourged, crucified Heb. 11:32-38 extreme persecution

5. 1 Kings 17-18 Elijah’s first encounter with Ahab Price to pay for serving God, delivering His message God uses people who are strong in faiths God asks us to do difficult and challenging things Stand up for the truth, and ourselves as God’s children Jude 1:3-4 contend earnestly for the faith 2 Cor. 10:3-5 spiritual weapons, powerful.... Lk. 11:29-52 Jesus.... Acts 13:6-12 Paul.... Acts 18:24-28 Apollos.... Rev. 12:17; 1:9; 6:9; 20:4; 12:11 early Christians