Lessons from God’s Boot Camp

Bible Text: I Kings 17:2-16 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 1 Kings, 2006

Northwest Bible Church – June 18, 2006 – Worship Service – 1&2 Kings Series – Alan Conner

1 Kings 17:2-16 – Part 2

Lessons from God’s Boot Camp

 

INTRO

 

 

A LESSON ON SANCTIFICATION

 

“No pain, no gain.”

 

 

 

A LESSON ON SUBMISSION

 

1) The importance of submission and obedience.

 

 

2) The reasons for the importance of Elijah’s obedience.

 

 

a) His obedience was the key to his provision.

 

b) His future ministry would be built upon his own obedience.

 

 

3) Obedience is necessary for all of God’s children.

 

 

 

A LESSON ON SUPPLICATION

 

1) This training camp experience is the result of Elijah’s own prayer. Jas. 5:17

 

 

2) Ever wonder why trials come your way?

 

 

A LESSON ON SOVEREIGNTY

 

See Lk. 4:24-26.

 

Context:

 

 

 

1) The sovereignty of God’s mercy toward the widow of Zarephath.

 

 

a) Gentile, not Jew.

 

 

b) Woman not a man.

 

 

c) Widow.

 

 

2) The method of God’s salvation.

 

 

a) God initiates the meeting.

 

 

b) Elijah brought her the Word of the Lord.

 

 

c) Grace opened her heart.

 

 

Note the cost of faith –

 

 

CONCLUSION