Message Outline
In this passage of God’s Word, we see Elijah running into another man who feared the Lord, Obadiah. When Elijah asks Obadiah to give King Ahab a message, Obadiah immediately resists, stating that King Ahab will kill him if Elijah isn’t found. The two work through their conflict, and in doing so, give us a lesson on handling conflict. By taking a look at this encounter, learn to:
1. Realize God has different roles for each of us in His Kingdom
1 Kings 18:1-6, 1 Cor. 12, Rom. 12:3-8, Eph. 4:11-12
2. Talk out conflict directly, without contention
1 Kings 18:7-16, 1 Cor. 1:10, Matt. 18:15-17, Jam. 1:19, Prov. 15:1, Rom. 12:17-21
3. Always point to God’s Word
1 Kings 18:17-18, 2 Tim. 3:16, Heb. 4:12, Rom. 15:4, John 1:1, 14, Matt. 4:4