1. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 1 Kings 19:9-18 08/03/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles

2. “The Still, Small Voice of God” Introduction Elijah at Horeb. –While he was alone in the cave, possibly thinking that he was forsaken, God asked him, 9 “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9). Introduction Elijah at Horeb. –While he was alone in the cave, possibly thinking that he was forsaken, God asked him, 9 “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:9).

3. “The Still, Small Voice of God” –The question “What are you doing here, Elijah?” was an appeal to the conscience. 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. (Prov 16:3) –The question “What are you doing here, Elijah?” was an appeal to the conscience. 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. (Prov 16:3)

4. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chron 16:9)

5. “The Still, Small Voice of God” –Elijah’s answer to God’s inquiry was very frank. 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (1 Kings 19:10) –Elijah’s answer to God’s inquiry was very frank. 10 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (1 Kings 19:10)

6. “The Still, Small Voice of God” He had to learn that God does not necessarily fulfill His whole plan in the lifetime of one man. God’s reply to Elijah’s answer was to go on. He had to learn that God does not necessarily fulfill His whole plan in the lifetime of one man. God’s reply to Elijah’s answer was to go on.

7. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 11 The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. (1 Kings 19:11)

8. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. (1 Kings 19:11-12) The still, small voice speaks of God’s grace. 12 After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. (1 Kings 19:11-12) The still, small voice speaks of God’s grace.

9. “The Still, Small Voice of God” –Elijah is Re-commissioned By God (19:13-18). 13 When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:13) –Elijah is Re-commissioned By God (19:13-18). 13 When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19:13)

10. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 14 He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” (1 Kings 19:14)

11. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 15 The LORD said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. 16 Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. (1 Kings 19:15-16) 15 The LORD said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. 16 Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. (1 Kings 19:15-16)

12. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 17 Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu. 18 Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:17-18) 17 Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu. 18 Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and all whose mouths have not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:17-18)

13. “The Still, Small Voice of God” He was to anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. He was also to anoint Jehu to be king over Israel. Elijah was to anoint Elisha to be a prophet in his place. He was to anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. He was also to anoint Jehu to be king over Israel. Elijah was to anoint Elisha to be a prophet in his place.

14. “The Still, Small Voice of God” –Elijah and Elisha Laborers Together. 37 They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— –Elijah and Elisha Laborers Together. 37 They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated—

15. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 38 the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. (Heb 11:37-38) 39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. (Heb 11:39) 38 the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. (Heb 11:37-38) 39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. (Heb 11:39)

16. “The Still, Small Voice of God” –Elijah was not consciously running from God, neither was he bitter. –Once Elijah was restored to fellowship with the Lord, he was re-commissioned. –Elijah’s journey would take him back through the desert, on through Jezebel’s homeland and all the way to Damascus. –Elijah was not consciously running from God, neither was he bitter. –Once Elijah was restored to fellowship with the Lord, he was re-commissioned. –Elijah’s journey would take him back through the desert, on through Jezebel’s homeland and all the way to Damascus.

17. “The Still, Small Voice of God” Conclusion –God uses various instruments to do His work. Hazael Jehu Elisha Conclusion –God uses various instruments to do His work. Hazael Jehu Elisha

18. “The Still, Small Voice of God” God sometimes uses wicked men to discipline His own children. Elijah did not see the fruit in his day, but he was promised a fruitful harvest for the future. God sometimes uses wicked men to discipline His own children. Elijah did not see the fruit in his day, but he was promised a fruitful harvest for the future.

19. “The Still, Small Voice of God” 1 Kings 19:9-18 08/03/2008 Dr. Dane Boyles