She took the prophet's word, that she should not lose by it. O woman, great was thy faith one has not found the like, no not in Israel. It is God's way, and it is his glory, to make use of, and put honour upon, the weak and foolish things of the world. The person appointed to entertain Elijah is not one of the rich or great men of Sidon but a poor widow woman, in want, and desolate, is made both able and willing to sustain him. Jezebel was Elijah's greatest enemy yet, to show her how powerless was her malice, God will find a hiding-place for him even in her own country. Verses 8-16 Many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, and some, it is likely, would have bidden him welcome to their houses yet he is sent to honour and bless with his presence a city of Sidon, a Gentile city, and so becomes the first prophet of the Gentiles. But there is a river which makes glad the city of God, that never runs dry, a well of water that springs up to eternal life. If the heavens fail, the earth fails of course such are all our creature-comforts: we lose them when we most need them, like brooks in summer. The natural supply of water, which came by common providence, failed but the miraculous supply of food, made sure to him by promise, failed not. Elijah seems to have continued thus above a year. God could have sent angels to minister to him but he chose to show that he can serve his own purposes by the meanest creatures, as effectually as by the mightiest. Let those who have but from hand to mouth, learn to live upon Providence, and trust it for the bread of the day, in the day. ![]() ![]() The ravens were appointed to bring him meat, and did so. If Providence calls us to solitude and retirement, it becomes us to go: when we cannot be useful, we must be patient and when we cannot work for God, we must sit still quietly for him. Elijah let Ahab know that God was displeased with the idolaters, and would chastise them by the want of rain, which it was not in the power of the gods they served to bestow. The Spirit of the Lord knows how to fit men for the occasions. The times were fit for an Elijah an Elijah was fit for them. Verses 1-7 God wonderfully suits men to the work he designs them for. (8-16) Elijah raises the widow's son to life. Ready for more? Head over to this page on our blog and download our small group starter kit! Don’t forget to share your next Bible study with us on social media.Elijah fed by ravens. These videos are a great way to learn more about the study and preview the teaching videos. Most of our Bible study pages include video clips directly from the Bible study teacher, including a promotional video, the heart behind the study video, and preview clips from the study. If someone joins your group late, she can use the sample until her Bible study book arrives! We know you miss having the ability to physically flip through a Bible study book, but this just might be the next best thing! The free full-color study samples give you access to the table of contents, introduction, and usually the first full session of study. These resources are a great way to promote your next Bible study to your church and community. ![]() This includes power point slides, a bulletin insert, a printable poster, and a Bible study invitation. It will look something like this: /elijah) (You can find the link to each study’s landing page on the back cover of every Lifeway Women Bible study book. The downloadable PDF format makes it easy for you to access the leader guide from your tablet or phone, or you can print it out! The new format includes suggestions for how to structure your group gatherings, space to take your own notes after each question as you prepare, a place to keep track of group prayer requests, and more! If you purchase a new Bible study book and don’t see a leader guide in the back of the book, be sure to check the Bible study landing page on our website. Our redesigned leader guide PDFs set you up for success as a Bible study leader or small group facilitator. Here are a few things on the landing pages you might have missed: It’ll look something like this: /elijah). Have you checked out our Bible study landing pages recently? (You can find the link to each study’s landing page on the back cover of every Lifeway Women Bible study book. These FREE resources are available on our Bible study landing pages! ![]() Calling all Bible study leaders! Our team works hard to create resources that can help you promote your Bible study, go deeper with your group, and preview your next potential study.
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