* CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 19:1-21 *
I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Elijah Escapes from Jezebel, 1 Ki 19:1-8 - 1. evil tidings for Jezebel, v1 - 2. evil tidings from Jezebel, vv2-4 --- a. a man with a nature like ours, v4; Jas 5:17a - 3. essential provision from God, vv5-8
Elijah Hears from the LORD, 1 Ki 19:9-18 - 1. a still small voice, vv9-13 --- a. And behold, the LORD passed by, v11; Ex 34:6-7 - 2. a still small remnant, vv14-18 --- a. God's sending power, vv14-17 --- b. God's saving power, v18; Rom 11:2-5
Elijah Calls Elisha, 1 Ki 19:19-21 - 1. the son of Shaphat called, v19 - 2. the servant of Elijah follows, vv20-21
II. HOLY OBSERVATIONS, 1 Ki 19:11-13
The Work of Gospel Truth in Jesus Christ - 1. Christ preceded by Elijah - 2. Christ's power in a still small voice
The Word of Gospel Power for God's People - 1. a heavenly preparation - 2. a holy proclamation --- a. a still small voice, v12 - 3. a humble submission --- a. he wrapped his face in his mantle, v13a --- b. went out, v13b --- c. stood, v13c --- d. "What are you doing here, Elijah?" v13d (v9) --- e. honest confession, v14 --- f. heavenly instruction, vv15-17 --- g. hopeful revelation, v18 |