Bold Prophet - Elijah
verses a BAD KING AHAB & JEZEBEL
After King Solomon’s reign, the nation of Israel was split into two kingdoms: Israel and Judah.
Both nations experienced good and bad leaders, but the worst king of Israel was Ahab.
His wife, Jezebel, was also evil and played a big part in Ahab’s poor decision-making during his 22-year reign.
1 KINGS 16:29-33
(BAD KING AHAB)
THE LORD SPEAKS TO HIS PROPHET - ELIJAH (1 Kings 17:2-7)
READ
1 Kings 16:29-33
(Abah displeases the Lord)
1 Kings 17:1-7
(The Lord speaks to Elijah - ravens)
1 Kings 17
(Elijah and the widow)
1 Kings 18:1-4 (18)
(The Lord speaks to Elijah - rain)
1 Kings 19:1-2 (9-21)
(Elijah encounters the Lord)
3 KINGS
King Ahab + King Ben Hadad + King Jehoshaphat
1 Kings 21:20-26
(The Vineyard & the Lord’s Judgement on Ahab)
The Lord told Elijah to find Ahab in Naboth’s Vineyard
….dogs will also lick your blood
But then Ahab is remorseful and the Lord shows him mercy!
1 Kings 22:8
(Ahab & Jehosphat & Micaiah)
Conclusion:
Ahab and Jezebel were wicked and God dealt with their evil ways.
We know that even when bad leaders are in charge, we can trust God for His provision, protection, and judgment.
Only by trusting in Jesus as our Savior will we be able to stand up for what is really right.