Lessons from God’s Boot Camp
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
Topics:
Elijah, God's Sovereignty, Prayer, Sanctification, Submission