The Gospel According to Zarephath's Widow

• CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 17:1-24 *

I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

Elijah and Ahab, 1 Ki 17:1-8
- 1. Word of the LORD to Ahab, v1
- 2. Provision of the LORD for Elijah, vv2-8

Elijah and Zarephath's Widow, 1 Ki 17:9-16
- 1. Elijah encounters the widow, vv9-10
- 2. Elijah entreats the widow, vv11-12
- 3. Elijah encourages the widow, vv13-16

Elijah and the Widow's Son, 1 Ki 17:17-24
- 1. Elijah blamed for the death, vv17-18
- 2. Elijah intercedes thru prayer, vv19-21
- 3. Elijah's LORD resurrects the child, vv22-24

II. HUMBLE OBSERVATIONS, 1 Ki 17:14

The Word of the LORD
- 1. Elijah proclaims the Word of the LORD, vv8-12
--- a. sent to the widow in Zarephath
--- b. speaks to the widow's lack
--- c. says she must do the impossible
--- d. seen is the work of the Holy Spirit (Jn 16:8)

The Supply of the LORD
- 1. Elijah presents the power of the LORD, vv13-16
--- a. recognizing one's condition
--- b. responding with one's actions

The Hope of the LORD
- 1. Elijah prophesies the mercy of the Lord, vv17-24
--- a. death during draught, but a resurrection's coming

III. HOLY APPLICATION

Are you as Elijah the Tishbite? or,

Are you as the widow of Zarephath?