Getting a Grasp on God’s Word 10-21-20 Part 6 Midweek Elijah on Mt. Carmel 1 Kings 18 Elijah - Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19 The Divided Kingdom 1 & 2 Kings/ Isaiah & Jeremiah Elijah taken to Heaven 2 Kings 2 Once Divided Israel didn’t want to go into Judah to worship. Elisha Heals & Traps Enemy 2 Kings 5-6 They set up their own gods (Idolatry) Soon Judah, at times, followed. [Depending on the King] King Hezekiah prays 2 Kings 19-20 Sin brings Punishment = Captivity Hosea Marries Hosea 1 Five Types of Leadership Roles God used in the Old Testament Prophecies of Birth Isaiah 7, 9, 11 Patriarchs Judges Priests Kings Prophets Christmas story Abraham Deborah Aaron Saul Elijah Prophecy of Messiah’s Is. 42 49 50 52-53 Suffering Servant Songs Jacob / Israel Gideon Eli David Jeremiah Ministries Moses Samson Samuel Solomon Daniel Jeremiah at Potter’s House Jer. 18 God is Faithful / Mercy New Lam. 3 Differences in the roles: The Patriarchs common man responded to God in obedience. Elijah Elisha The Judges restored God’s nation when men cried out to God. Called off the rain Jordan River parted The Priests represented man to God by covering sins with sacrifice. Fed by raven Jericho spring ~ purified The Kings ruled God’s people, man’s choice / God’s appointment. Widow’s food multiplied Widow’s oil multiplied The Prophets revealed God’s truths to man. Widow’s son raised to life Shunammite’s son raised to life Called down Fire Poisoned stew ~ purified Jesus FILLS each of these roles Soldiers consumed Prophets’ food multiplied Patriarch Judge Priest King Prophet Jordan River parted Naaaman healed of Leprosy Servant who Savior who Sacrifice for Supreme Spiritual Gehazi given leprosy obeys delivers our sins authority teacher Axe head floats John 6:38 John 10:9 John 15:13 John 10:18 John 16:38 Elijah transported to Heaven Chariots of fire surround Dothan Echo of the Past ~ Glimpse of the Future Aramean soldiers blinded Elijah 2 Kings 1:8 ~ John the Baptist Matt. 3:4 Malachi 4:5-6 /// Matt. 17:1-8 Next Week: Nehemiah - Esther, & Joel - Malachi .