• 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