THE LIFE OF ELIJAH

ELIJAH

• Elijah was probably the most famous prophet in the bible
• Elijah's story can be found in the book of First King's, chapters 17-20 and 2 kings chapter 1-2
• He is most remebered by his dealings with rulers and false gods.
• He also is well known for he often dealt with problems just like the rest of us.
• Sometimes he failed to see God but just like most us he still chose to trust God.

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• Now during this time Ahab was king and worshiped faults gods.
• God told elijah he should go to the king and tell what he is doing is wrong
• And if he didn't obey God was going to stop the rain for three years
• The king got super mad and threaten to kill Elijah.
• But God looked out for him and brought him to a creek and had birds bring him bread so he would survive

ELIJAH'S FAITH

• God told elijah to go to Zerephath
• He told him this so he could go stay with a widow.
• When Elijah got there he asked the woman for some bread
• But the woman replied that she did not have enough flour or oil to do so
• With faith in God Elijah made the oil and flour never run out.

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• He lived with the widow and her son for 3 years
• But soon the widows son died and she blamed Elijah for it all
• He the proved her wrong by bringing him back to life

THE KINGS OUT FOR REVENGE

• The king was still looking for elijah after 3 years
• God then told him to go and tell the king the drought was over.
• Elijah told the king that it was him and his wifes fault for the drought
• Elijah challenged him and his gods to a challenge
• The king agreed to the challenge.

THE CHALLENGE ON MOUNT CARMEL

• They went to the mountain to see which god would burn the offering first
• 850 prophets of baal began to pray but baal never sent a fire down
• Elijah then started to make fun of them and told them to pray louder
• But it didn't work even though they were sreaming and cutting themselves.

THE CHALLENGE ON MOUNT CARMEL (CONTINUED)

• It was Elijah's turn and he asked them to pour tons of water on his offering
• Elijah then started praying to God to send down fire and he did
• It was so hot the rocks and water were vaporized
• He only spoke 63 word prayer
• He then had all the prophets of Baal killed.

AHAB'S DEATH

• Even after all that happened he still did evil in the signt of the lord
• Elijah told him that dogs would come and lap up his blood
• Ahab was in battle and was shot by an arrow
• Dogs came and licked up his blood just like Elijah said.

ELIJAH GOES TO HEAVEN

• Now Elijah didn't die he just went up to heaven
• God sent chariots to come and get him and take him to heaven
• He gave his jacket to his disciple, Elisha who took his place preaching Gods word