ELIJAH…Trusting God on Empty- 6/16/24

ELIJAH… “Trusting God on Empty”

1 Kings 17:7-24

Sermon Application Questions

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Icebreaker: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” What do you need extra of? 

Read 1 Kings 17: 7-10a

Why was it significant that God directed Elijah to go to Zarephath?

Why did God choose a widow to be a part of this story?  Does it surprise you?

Have you ever felt God asking you to do something that was counterintuitive or unexpected?

Read 1 Kings 17:10b-12

Describe the situation the widow found herself in?

What does Elijah ask her to do?

What must this widow have thought of Elijah asking her for food and water?

What can we learn from this woman’s faith and obedience?

Read 1 Kings 17:13-16

Why is it so hard to give sacrificially – at a cost to ourselves?

How does God reward her faith?

Have you ever been in a situation like this? How did God express his faithfulness?

Read 1 Kings 17:17-24

How does the widow respond to this sudden loss?

What emotions does Elijah seem to be feeling?

What does God do to answer Elijah’s prayer?

How does God redeem this situation?

How does this increase your faith?

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