The Prophet Elijah - Elder K. Reeves; Mother N. Way
Lesson 06 – The Prophet Elijah
january 11, 2026
LESSON TEXT
1 Kings 18:19–24, 36–40
Focus Verse
1 Kings 18:21
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
Truth about covenant - God gifts us with people to call us back to covenant.
Truth about covenant - I will honor God as I honor the people he places in my life.
Covenant context
During the dark days of the Divided Kingdom, the prophet Elijah lived as a Jehovah worshiper, even when the numbers seemed overwhelmingly stacked against him. His faithfulness to covenant often put him at odds with Israel’s wicked kings but also inspired the Gospel writers to compare John the Baptist to him. This portion of covenant history shows that God was and is always calling us back to Him.
I. THE REIGN OF AHAB
A. An Era of False Worship
What does success look like to you? How can you ensure you are worshiping Jesus and pursuing Him?
B. An Era of False Prophecy
Discuss: What sort of false spiritual speak are people believing today? Why do so many find these ideas attractive and convincing?
C. I will inwardly resist the spirit of worldly compromise.
II. THE RISE OF ELIJAH
A. Elijah Stopped the Rain
B. Elijah Called Down Fire and Brought Rain
C. I will let my life display the power of God.
What do you think it would take to see a national revival in our world today like Elijah saw?
III. THE SPIRIT OF ELIJAH
A. John the Baptist Confronted False Religion
Discuss: What makes it so hard to lovingly tell someone a hard truth? How do we correctly speak the truth in love?
B. Jesus Confronted False Religion in His Day
C. I will outwardly stand for truth in the face of compromise.
Why is it important for us to have spiritual leaders who, like Elijah, are not afraid to challenge and confront us with our shortcomings?