Prophet Elijah Obeys God
What did Elijah tell King Ahab?
If Ahab did not stop worshipping Baal, there would be no rain or dew until the Lord commanded it
Why was the widow in danger of starving?
There had been a drought in the land for years. Because she was a widow, she may have had no one to provide her with food. She only had a little flour and oil left
Why did the widow offer a room where Elijah could stay?
Where did Elijah get something to drink?
God provided water from a brook
What is hospitality?
Showing kindness to guests
What tragic thing happened to the widow's son?
Her son had gotten sick and died
How did God provide meat and bread to Elijah?
Ravens brought food each morning and evening
How did the widow show hospitality to Elijah?
She gave him a drink of water and later gave him some bread
What did Elijah do to help the boy?
He put the child on his own bed and prayed to the Lord
What did God tell Elijah to do when the brook dried up?
go to the city and speak with a widow
How did the widow's gift of bread show that she fully relied on God?
That was all the food that she had. She gave bread to Elijah, trusting that God would provide for her needs after that.
What did the widow understand when God brought her son back to life?
That Elijah was a man of God and his words were true
How did God show His power and provision in this Bible truth?
God sent Elijah to someone who was willing to trust God and provide fir Elijah. The widow's flour and oil did not run out until rain fell again