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

God asks us to do difficult and challenging things

Stand up for the truth, and ourselves as God’s children

Challenge false prophets, teachers, religions 1 Ki. 18:19-20 challenged Ahab, assemble 850 prophets 1 Ki. 18:21 challenged people to make decision 1 Ki. 18:22-40 challenged prophets of Baal lessons we learn emphasize God and His word

• 1 Ki. 18:31 God’s word• 1 Ki. 18:32 obey God• 1 Ki. 18:36 be humble• 1 Ki. 18:36-37, 39 glorify God• 1 Ki. 18:38 God listens and responds to those who obey 1 Ki. 18:40 fate of false prophets / teachers

Challenge false prophets, teachers, religions

Effectiveness of prayer Ja. 5:16-18 Elijah, effective prayer of righteous man 1 Jn. 5:13-15 confidence, God hears, answers