Background
Who was the king of Israel?
Ahaziah – 1Ki 22:51
What god did many of the Samaritans, and Philistines worship?
Baal, Baalim, or Baalzebub, god of the flies
What identified the man of God as Elijah to Ahaziah?
His Attire - He was hairy and wore a leathern girdle
What was different about the 3rd message?
Same message with humility asking for mercy
Who is the angel of the Lord?
Jesus Christ
What was Ahaziah’s accident?
Fell through a 2nd story lattice work
Why was Ahaziah sick?
Fell through a lattice work and became sick from his injuries
What was Ahaziah’s response to the message from Elijah?
Sent an accusatory company to Elijah demanding he come to him
What was Elijah’s response to the third request?
He went down with him to meet the king
How are lost people today like Ahaziah?
Those who worship a false god will die in their sins
What is another name for the nation of Israel?
Northern Kingdom; Samaria
Who did Ahaziah seek regarding His health?
Baalzebub, the god of Ekron, a Philistine god
How many men make up a company?
51
Why did Elijah go down with the 3rd company?
The angel of the Lord told him to do so and not be afraid of them
What can Christians learn from the 3rd Captain?
God gives grace to the humble
What kind of king was Ahaziah?
Evil – 1Ki 22:52
Why news did Elijah have sent to Ahaziah?
He would never get out of his bed but was going to die
What was Elijah’s response to the first two company of soldiers?
He called down fire from heaven and burnt them up
What was Elijah’s final message to Ahaziah?
He would die in bed because of his idolatry.
How can we call down fire as men and women of God?
Pray
Who was the main prophet to Israel?
Elijah – 2Ki 1:3-6
What was the sin of Ahaziah?
Idolatry. Inquiring of Baalzebub
What was the sin of the first two companies?
Pride, arrogance, presumption, and demanding the Man of God to do other than instructed by God
What was the name of the 3rd Captain?
We aren’t told
What does the attire of Elijah tell us about Christian attire?
It should be clearly identifiable as to who we are