1. Elijah the Tishbite
1 Kings 17 – 2 Kings 2

2. Background: References
Elijah the Tishbite from Gilead was one of the “non-writing” prophets (see 2 Chron. 21:11-15)
OT: 1 K. 17:1 – 2 K. 2:12; Chron. 21:12; Mal. 4:5-6
NT: Mt. 11:14; 16:14; 17:3-4, 10-12; 27:47,49; Mk. 6:15; 8:28; Jn. 1:21, 25

3. Background: Time Period
Israel is divided and in apostasy (idolatry): … 852 B.C.
The leadership in Israel was wicked (Ahab and Jezebel, 1 K. 16:30-33; 21:25-26; Ahaziah son of Ahab) and materialistic (1 K. 22:39; Amos 3:15)

4. Background: Time Period
The leadership in Judah was also wicked (Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat, Chron. 21:6, 11-15)

5. Elijah: The Man
He was known for his generous miracles (1 K. 17:8-24; Lk. 4:25-26)
He was known for his fervent prayer (1 K. 18:42; Jas. 5:17)
He was known for his overwhelming depression (1 K. 19:1-18; Rom. 11:2)

6. Elijah: The Man
He was known for his courageous stand against sin (2 K. 2:15; Lk. 1:17):
1. He took a stand against powerful and influential people:
Ahab and Jezebel for their idolatry (1 K. 18:16-18) and having Naboth killed (1 K. 21:17-29)

7. Elijah: The Man
1. He took a stand against powerful and influential people: Ahaziah son of Ahab (2 K. 1:1-16) – praying to the god of Ekron Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat (2 Chron. 21:11-15) – slaying his brethren and idolatry

8. Elijah: The Man
2. He took a stand while in the minority (1 K. 18:19) 3. He took a stand when others were “straddling the fence” (1 K. 18:21) 4. He took a stand to repair and rebuild what belonged to God (1 K. 18:30, 32)

9. Elijah: The Man
5. He took a stand even when his own life was threatened (1 K. 19:2-3) 6. He took a stand in the midst of outright opposition (1 K. 18:30; 19:10) 7. He took a stand when being called names: “trouble-maker” (1 K. 18:17) and “enemy” (1 K. 21:20)

10. Elijah the Tishbite
“What manner of man was he that came up to meet you…?” (2 K. 1:7)
Will you be like Elijah (1 K. 19:10, 14)? Will you take a stand for truth today? Will you bring people back to “Jehovah, the God of Israel” (1 K. 17:1, 14; 18:36, 39; 2 K. 1:3)