The Widow of Sarepta

We’re introduced to Elijah for the first time here.

State of the nation of Israel is in complete opposition to God

Fed by unclean birds (Deuteronomy 14:11-14)

Fed by a heathen widow

  • The LORD had already communicated with her about this appointment.
  • Then sent Elijah to meet her b/c the LORD trusted this widow to obey.
  • Luke 4:25-26
  • Matthew 25:31-41, particularly verse 35. She fed Elijah when he was hungry and thirsty.

Mom guilt

Elijah is a man of prayer

Resurrection of the child

  • Who among the nation of Israel got to see this resurrection power of God?

Assurance because of the resurrection (Acts 17:30-31)