Message expounds Philippians 3:1-7 explaining the problem of Legalism as defined by the New Testament. Then when I report to Ahab, you’ll have disappeared and Ahab will kill me. The sky grew black with wind-driven clouds, and then a huge cloudburst of rain, with Ahab hightailing it in his chariot for Jezreel. Then God's word came to Elijah. Don’t let one get away!”. So Obadiah went straight to Ahab and told him. 1. But very small, no bigger than someone’s hand, rising out of the sea.”, “Quickly then, on your way. Elijah Returns to Ahab. The drought was now in its third year. They used every religious trick and strategy they knew to make something happen on the altar, but nothing happened—not so much as a whisper, not a flicker of response. And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.”So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. And God strengthened Elijah mightily. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. The altar was drenched and the trench was filled with water. 1 Kings 18:41. 39 All the people saw it happen and fell on their faces in awed worship, exclaiming, “God is the true God! 9: Obadiah brings Ahab to Elijah. I’ll take the other ox, cut it up, and lay it on the wood. 38 Immediately the fire of God fell and burned up the offering, the wood, the stones, the dirt, and even the water in the trench. Answer me, God; O answer me and reveal to this people that you are God, the true God, and that you are giving these people another chance at repentance.”. “Ahab” was the seventh king of Israel, the son and successor of Omri (16:30; in 873-853 B.C. 27-28 By noon, Elijah had started making fun of them, taunting, “Call a little louder—he is a god, after all. Let’s see if we can find enough grass to keep our horses and mules from dying.” So they divided the country between them for the search—Ahab went one way, Obadiah the other. 3-4 Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. 3-5 When Elijah saw how things were, he ran for dear life to Beersheba, far in the south of Judah. 1 Kings 18:21 The Message (MSG) 21 Elijah challenged the people: “How long are you going to sit on the fence? Maybe he’s off meditating somewhere or other, or maybe he’s gotten involved in a project, or maybe he’s on vacation. The Message, Large Print Edition: Deluxe Charcoal Linen Hardcover. In fact, as it is sometimes said, he "preached up quite a storm." So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. Don’t let one get away!”. Malachi: Healing Love. 27-28 By noon, Elijah had started making fun of them, taunting, “Call a little louder—he is a god, after all. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), “It’s not I who has caused trouble in Israel,” said Elijah, “but you and your government—you’ve dumped, A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before, Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the abridged, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/pink, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, amethyst gem. 18 "It's not I who has caused trouble in Israel," said Elijah, "but you and your government - you've dumped God's ways and commands and run off after the local gods, the Baals. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.”. You don’t suppose he’s overslept, do you, and needs to be waked up?” They prayed louder and louder, cutting themselves with swords and knives—a ritual common to them—until they were covered with blood. And make sure that the special pets of Jezebel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of the local gods, the Baals, and the four hundred prophets of the whore goddess Asherah, are there.”. Then when I report to Ahab, you’ll have disappeared and Ahab will kill me. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. Second, he knew from the history of Israel that God could and would send fire from heaven upon a sacrifice (Judges 6:20-21 and 2 Chronicles 7:1-7). 1 Kings 18:39. Then anoint Jehu son of Nimshi; make him king over Israel. Then he said, “Do it a third time,” and they did it a third time. Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. Obadiah feared God—he was very devout. Now go and tell your boss, ‘I’ve seen Elijah.’”, 9-14 Obadiah said, “But what have I done to deserve this? 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. 1 Kings 18:19-39 1 Kings 18:17-19-39 MSG The moment Ahab saw Elijah he said, “So it’s you, old troublemaker!” “It’s not I who has caused trouble in Israel,” said Elijah, “but you and your government—you’ve dumped GOD’s ways and commands and run off after the local gods, the Baals. c I will send rain on the surface of the land.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. Then the word of God came to him: “So Elijah, what are you doing here?”, 10 “I’ve been working my heart out for the God-of-the-Angel-Armies,” said Elijah. Then you pray to your gods and I’ll pray to God. Rain is on the way; I hear it coming.”, 42-43 Ahab did it: got up and ate and drank. Jump to: Bible Study Tools; Parallel Bible Verse; 20 Elisha deserted the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please! Obadiah feared God—he was very devout. Let the Baal prophets bring up two oxen; let them pick one, butcher it, and lay it out on an altar on firewood—but don’t ignite it. 20 So Ahab summoned everyone in Israel, particularly the prophets, to Mount Carmel. As surely as your God lives, there isn’t a country or kingdom where my master hasn’t sent out search parties looking for you. Here’s what I want you to do: Assemble everyone in Israel at Mount Carmel. They used every religious trick and strategy they knew to make something happen on the altar, but nothing happened—not so much as a whisper, not a flicker of response. After the service, someone asked the Indian, who was a Christian, what he thought of the minister's message. Pulling up his robe and tying it around his waist, Elijah ran in front of Ahab’s chariot until they reached Jezreel. Now the famine was severe in Samaria, The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.”. Desperate, they jumped and stomped on the altar they had made. Ahab ordered Obadiah, "Go through the country; locate every spring and every stream. 5-6 Ahab ordered Obadiah, “Go through the country; locate every spring and every stream. 19 1-2 Ahab reported to Jezebel everything that Elijah had done, including the massacre of the prophets. Plus; ... be sure it was the prophet’s own act to present himself to him.(3.) Let’s see if we can find enough grass to keep our horses and mules from dying.” So they divided the country between them for the search—Ahab went one way, Obadiah the other. Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021. based on 1 rating. 1 Kings 18: A long time passed. 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. Then God’s word came to Elijah. And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” 1. the third year--In the New Testament, it is said there was no rain "for the space of three years and six months" [ James 5:17].The early rain fell in our March, the latter rain in our October. When he got there, he crawled into a cave and went to sleep. 4. 1 A long time passed. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly: 4 For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the Lord, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.) The message: "Go and present yourself to Ahab; I'm about to make it rain on the country." Sermon Message. "Father Deficiency Disorder” Series. 42. 7 Obadiah went his way and suddenly there he was—Elijah! God answers Elijah with fire from Heaven, and with rain. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), “It’s not I who has caused trouble in Israel,” said Elijah, “but you and your government—you’ve dumped. And I’ve served God devoutly since I was a boy! Amos: Unpopular Love. 29 This went on until well past noon. The Contemporary Parallel New Testament with KJV, NIV, NKJV, NASB, and more! This information is found in 1 Kings 17-18.) Look toward the sea.”, He went, looked, and reported back, “I don’t see a thing.”, “Keep looking,” said Elijah, “seven times if necessary.”, 44 And sure enough, the seventh time he said, “Oh yes, a cloud! 21 Elijah challenged the people: “How long are you going to sit on the fence? 17-19 The moment Ahab saw Elijah he said, “So it’s you, old troublemaker!”, “It’s not I who has caused trouble in Israel,” said Elijah, “but you and your government—you’ve dumped God’s ways and commands and run off after the local gods, the Baals. I’m the only one left, and now they’re trying to kill me.”, 15-18 God said, “Go back the way you came through the desert to Damascus. 19 Here's what I want you to do: Assemble everyone in Israel at Mount Carmel. Don't let one get away!" Commentary on 1 Kings 18:21-40 (Read 1 Kings 18:21-40) Many of the people wavered in their judgment, and varied in their practice. We left the prophet Elijah wrapt up in obscurity. 29 This went on until well past noon. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. 2 So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. In first Kings 18:30-46 we see Elijah praying and receiving two major. The famine was severe in Samaria. It does not appear that either the increase of the provision or the raising of the child had caused him to be taken notice of at Zarephath, for then Ahab would have discovered him; he would rather do good than be known to do it. They grabbed them. Tell Ahab, ‘Saddle up and get down from the mountain before the rain stops you.’”. Read and study 1 Kings 18 in the The Message. And I’ve served God devoutly since I was a boy! 1 Kings 18 Christian Standard Bible: Par Elijah’s Message to Ahab. When you get there anoint Hazael; make him king over Aram. He knew him, and fell on his face — Showing his great respect and love to him, by this profound reverence. Read 1 Kings 18 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Then pray to your god, but don’t light the fire.”. Preparation for the Battle: 1 Kings 17:1–9. James tells us: “The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. 5-6 Ahab ordered Obadiah, “Go through the country; locate every spring and every stream. 16 So Obadiah went straight to Ahab and told him. Finally, anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. Then he said to his young servant, “On your feet now! ELIJAH, BY PRAYER, OBTAINS RAIN. (1Ki 18:1-2) The end of the drought. 1. But neither will I light the fire. The famine was severe in Samaria. Obadiah fell on his knees, bowing in reverence, and exclaimed, “Is it really you—my master Elijah?”, 8 “Yes,” said Elijah, “the real me. Then God's word came to Elijah. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. The ceremonial law in the Old Covenant was fulfilled in Christ and is not required of believers. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months”(James 5:16b-17). 2 Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. 2. Eat and drink—celebrate! The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. The drought was now in its third year. 7 The angel of God came back, shook him awake again, and said, “Get up and eat some more—you’ve got a long journey ahead of you.”. The message: "Go and present yourself to Ahab; I'm about to make it rain on the country." He made a fire with the plow and tackle and then boiled the meat—a true farewell meal for the family. 18 After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year of the drought, * saying, ‘Go, present yourself to Ahab; I will send rain on the earth.’ 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. 45-46 Things happened fast. Then God's word came to Elijah. A quiet voice asked, “So Elijah, now tell me, what are you doing here?” Elijah said it again, “I’ve been working my heart out for God, the God-of-the-Angel-Armies, because the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant, destroyed your places of worship, and murdered your prophets. And Ahab went out to meet Elijah. They prayed all morning long, “O Baal, answer us!” But nothing happened—not so much as a whisper of breeze. Commentary, 1 Kings 18:20-21[22-29]30-39, Michael J. Chan, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2016. 3-4 Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. Elijah had them taken down to the Brook Kishon and they massacred the lot. If God is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. Jezebel immediately sent a messenger to Elijah with her threat: “The gods will get you for this and I’ll get even with you! 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak over him. Gather around.” And they gathered. Yes, when the Scri… The drought was now in its third year. The drought was now in its third year. This just isn't so! "And it came to pass [after] many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, … You go first, you’re the majority. The drought was now in its third year. 3 And Ahab had called Obadiah, who was [] in charge of his house. Meanwhile, Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bowed deeply in prayer, his face between his knees. 3 Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. Make up your minds!”, 22-24 Then Elijah said, “I’m the only prophet of God left in Israel; and there are 450 prophets of Baal. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly. 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and () I will send rain on the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. He came to a lone broom bush and collapsed in its shade, wanting in the worst way to be done with it all—to just die: “Enough of this, God! 19 Elijah went straight out and found Elisha son of Shaphat in a field where there were twelve pairs of yoked oxen at work plowing; Elisha was in charge of the twelfth pair. Then God's word came to Elijah. 36-37 When it was time for the sacrifice to be offered, Elijah the prophet came up and prayed, “O God, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, make it known right now that you are God in Israel, that I am your servant, and that I’m doing what I’m doing under your orders. Conference Message. Elijah’s Message to Ahab. Elijah’s Message to Ahab. The sky grew black with wind-driven clouds, and then a huge cloudburst of rain, with Ahab hightailing it in his chariot for Jezreel. They grabbed them. Elijah’s Message to Ahab. Then Elijah dug a fairly wide trench around the altar. After a long time, in the third year, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to … If God is the real God, follow him; if it’s Baal, follow him. Eat and drink—celebrate! 21 So Elisha left; he took his yoke of oxen and butchered them. “The people of Israel have abandoned your covenant, destroyed the places of worship, and murdered your prophets. 39 All the people saw it happen and fell on their faces in awed worship, exclaiming, “God is the true God! 20 So Ahab summoned everyone in Israel, particularly the prophets, to Mount Carmel. The story is told about an old American Indian who attended a church service one Sunday morning. 1 Kings 18 New King James Version (NKJV) Elijah’s Message to Ahab. 30-35 Then Elijah told the people, “Enough of that—it’s my turn. You don’t suppose he’s overslept, do you, and needs to be waked up?” They prayed louder and louder, cutting themselves with swords and knives—a ritual common to them—until they were covered with blood. 3 And Ahab had called Obadiah, who was in charge of his house. He laid firewood on the altar, cut up the ox, put it on the wood, and said, “Fill four buckets with water and drench both the ox and the firewood.” Then he said, “Do it again,” and they did it. Elijah had them taken down to the Brook Kishon and they massacred the lot. the contest between Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. When wedivide Christianity into classes, such as "clergy" and "laity",we are implying that the clergy are full time Christians, and the laymen arenot. 30-35 Then Elijah told the people, “Enough of that—it’s my turn. Anyone who escapes death by Hazael will be killed by Jehu; and anyone who escapes death by Jehu will be killed by Elisha. Art thou that my lord Elijah? Elijah set out to present himself to … By this time tomorrow you’ll be as dead as any one of those prophets.”. 3. No rain." When Godly People Get Depressed: 1 Kings 19:1–18. And they prophesied - Compare 1 Kings 22:12. Elijah took twelve stones, one for each of the tribes of Jacob, the same Jacob to whom God had said, “From now on your name is Israel.” He built the stones into the altar in honor of God. Look toward the sea.”, He went, looked, and reported back, “I don’t see a thing.”, “Keep looking,” said Elijah, “seven times if necessary.”, 44 And sure enough, the seventh time he said, “Oh yes, a cloud! Now the famine was severe in Samaria. Desperate, they jumped and stomped on the altar they had made. 1 Kings 18:1-16. Then he said to his young servant, “On your feet now! The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present himself to Ahab. Then God ’s word came to Elijah. Hasn’t anyone told you what I did when Jezebel was out to kill the prophets of God, how I risked my life by hiding a hundred of them, fifty to a cave, and made sure they got food and water? Ahab will kill me. 1 Kings 18-19 The Message (MSG) 18 1-2 A long time passed. Jun 2, 2018. As surely as your God lives, there isn’t a country or kingdom where my master hasn’t sent out search parties looking for you. Make up your minds!” Nobody said a word; nobody made a move. And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, "Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth." Here’s what I want you to do: Assemble everyone in Israel at Mount Carmel. 18 1 A long time passed. The drought was now in its third year. 1 Kings 18. Ahab will kill me. Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye—then I’ll follow you.”, “Go ahead,” said Elijah, “but, mind you, don’t forget what I’ve just done to you.”. Sermon Message. Let's see if we … Tell Ahab, ‘Saddle up and get down from the mountain before the rain stops you.’”. Obadiah fell on his knees, bowing in reverence, and exclaimed, “Is it really you—my master Elijah?”, 8 “Yes,” said Elijah, “the real me. I'm not sure I like theterm "layman", because it implies such a big distinction betweenthose called "clergy". The preacher's message lacked real spiritual food, so he did a lot of shouting and pulpit pounding to cover up his lack of preparation. 7 Obadiah went his way and suddenly there he was—Elijah! "1 Kings 18:20-40 contains one of the most memorable Elijah narratives." The Search for One, True Love ... Kings 17-19. 1 Kings 18:1 New King James Version (NKJV) Elijah’s Message to Ahab. 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and () I will send rain on the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. I’ll take the other ox, cut it up, and lay it on the wood. Then God’s word came to Elijah. Narrative Lectionary Text: 1 Kings 18:1-19. The drought was now in its third year. 3-4 Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. Nourished by that meal, he walked forty days and nights, all the way to the mountain of God, to Horeb. 18 1-2 A long time passed. 1 Kings 18 Berean Study Bible: Par Elijah’s Message to Ahab. Obadiah begs to be excused from carrying this message to Ahab, for it might prove as much as his life was worth. Elijah had built his altar by the actual time of the offering 1 Kings 18:36. 1 Kings 18:7-8. Earlier, when Jezebel had tried to kill off all the prophets of God, Obadiah had hidden away a hundred of them in two caves, fifty in a cave, and then supplied them with food and water. 1. After many days the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year of the drought, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab; I will send rain on the earth.” So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. 18 1 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the Lord came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, "Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth." God is the true God!”, 40 Elijah told them, “Grab the Baal prophets! But very small, no bigger than someone’s hand, rising out of the sea.”, “Quickly then, on your way. Hasn’t anyone told you what I did when Jezebel was out to kill the prophets of God, how I risked my life by hiding a hundred of them, fifty to a cave, and made sure they got food and water? The altar was drenched and the trench was filled with water. 1 Kings 18:16-40. 3 And Ahab had called Obadiah, who was [] in charge of his house. One God or Many: 1 Kings 18:17–46. Ahab went up to eat and to drink--Ahab, kept in painful excitement by the agonizing scene, had eaten nothing all the day. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.”. Pulling up his robe and tying it around his waist, Elijah ran in front of Ahab’s chariot until they reached Jezreel. The drought in Samaria at the time was most severe. (1-2) The end of the drought. And now you’re telling me to draw attention to myself by announcing to my master, ‘Elijah’s been found.’ Why, he’ll kill me for sure.”, 15 Elijah said, “As surely as God-of-the-Angel-Armies lives, and before whom I take my stand, I’ll meet with your master face-to-face this very day.”. Try it free for 30 days. 1 Kings 18 The Message (MSG) 18 1-2 A long time passed. Elijah told them, "Grab the Baal prophets! Elijah Returns to Ahab. Then God’s word came to Elijah. He laid firewood on the altar, cut up the ox, put it on the wood, and said, “Fill four buckets with water and drench both the ox and the firewood.” Then he said, “Do it again,” and they did it. Big thunder. after 3 1/2 years of draught. [1.] 1 Kings 18 New King James Version (NKJV) Elijah’s Message to Ahab. And make sure that the special pets of Jezebel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of the local gods, the Baals, and the four hundred prophets of the whore goddess Asherah, are there.”. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly; Elijah is best known asa man of prayer. 6 He looked around and, to his surprise, right by his head were a loaf of bread baked on some coals and a jug of water. 1 AFTER MANY days, the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth. The god who answers with fire will prove to be, in fact, God.”, All the people agreed: “A good plan—do it!”, 25 Elijah told the Baal prophets, “Choose your ox and prepare it. Maybe he’s off meditating somewhere or other, or maybe he’s gotten involved in a project, or maybe he’s on vacation. The message: "Go and present yourself to Ahab; I'm about to make it rain on the country." 1 Kings 18 – Elijah’s Victory at Carmel A. Elijah meets Ahab. (1-2) The end of the drought. 3. The drought was now in its third year. The drought was now in its third year. Let the Baal prophets bring up two oxen; let them pick one, butcher it, and lay it out on an altar on firewood—but don’t ignite it. 1 Kings 18 Elijah Confronts Ahab. 38 Immediately the fire of God fell and burned up the offering, the wood, the stones, the dirt, and even the water in the trench. 1 Kings 18 – Elijah’s Victory at Carmel A. Elijah meets Ahab. Answer me, God; O answer me and reveal to this people that you are God, the true God, and that you are giving these people another chance at repentance.”. 26 So they took the ox he had given them, prepared it for the altar, then prayed to Baal. Elijah had them taken down to the Brook Kishon and they massacred the lot. And now you’re telling me to draw attention to myself by announcing to my master, ‘Elijah’s been found.’ Why, he’ll kill me for sure.”, 15 Elijah said, “As surely as God-of-the-Angel-Armies lives, and before whom I take my stand, I’ll meet with your master face-to-face this very day.”. 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