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Outline—1 Kings 19:1–10

  1. Defeated prophet (vv. 1–4)
  2. Merciful God (vv. 5–7)
  3. Refreshed man (vv. 8–10)

Take Home Points

  • God is always stronger than our fears.
  • This story is proof that we believers are in a relationship with God.
  • Angels, who are above man in creation, also serve men. We should not think too highly of ourselves, but should willingly serve others.

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Outline—1 Kings 19:1–10

  1. Defeated prophet (vv. 1–4)
  2. Merciful God (vv. 5–7)
  3. Refreshed man (vv. 8–10)

Take Home Points

  • Even if you are strong in an area, you can fail there. Your strength is where Satan will attack you.
  • It is not about me. The Lord should have pre-eminence in our lives.
  • Don’t be concerned if nothing big is happening because God continues to work in myriad small ways.
  • Quiet, routine, humble obedience is God’s will

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1 Kings 18:40–46—Outline not available.

Prayer Take Home Points

  • Much can be accomplished on your knees.
  • Make time to pray.
  • Effectual prayer has to have a definite purpose.
  • God answers prayers of those who obey His commands.
  • Know the Word—know the promises of God.
  • God doesn’t give answers right away.
  • Go through the scriptures and see how others prayed.
  • You can be a prayer warrior like Elijah.

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Outline—1 Kings 18:30–40

  1. The fine details (vv. 30–37)
  2. The fire (vv. 38, 39)
  3. The finale (v. 40)

Take Home Points

  • God measures the details—He cares that we are faithful in the small things.
  • The Lord is the same today as He was then, ready to show Himself strong on behalf of those who walk as Elijah did.
  • God will always honor good.

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  1. The challenge (vv. 22–25)
  2. Baal’s failure (vv. 26–29)
  3. The fire (vv. 30–38)

Take Home Points

  • When you love truth, the world thinks you are mocking them: Truth is mockery to those who hate it.
  • You can speak to the conscience, and you can speak to the reason, but God is the one to bring fire into the soul.

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Outline—1 Kings 18:16–25

  1. The troubler (vv. 16–18)
  2. Throwing down the gauntlet (the challenge) (vv. 19–21)
  3. Challenge explained (vv. 22–24)

Take Home Points

  • You can’t believe in God and keep one foot in the world.
  • If God is God, serve him!
  • If you are a believer, make a declaration so that others will know.
  • Don’t live in hypocracy.
  • You might be the only Christian around, but stand for God—He is equal to all the trials that will come and He will sustain you.

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