Obadiah and the Prophets

Sermon Notes

[1 Kings 16:30-33] But Ahab son of Omri did what was evil in the LORD's sight, even more than any of the kings before him. [31] And as though it were not enough to follow the example of Jeroboam, he married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of the Sidonians, and he began to bow down in worship of Baal. [32] First Ahab built a temple and an altar for Baal in Samaria. [33] Then he set up an Asherah pole. He did more to provoke the anger of the LORD, the God of Israel, than any of the other kings of Israel before him.

Our faith should be STRONGER than our fear.

[1 Kings 18:3-4] So Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Obadiah was a devoted follower of the LORD. [4] Once when Jezebel had tried to kill all the LORD's prophets, Obadiah had hidden 100 of them in two caves. He put fifty prophets in each cave and supplied them with food and water.)

Sometimes Courage is simply STANDING FIRM in the face of compromise.

True faith often requires SACRIFICE.

[1 Kings 18:12-16] But as soon as I leave you, the Spirit of the LORD will carry you away to who knows where. When Ahab comes and cannot find you, he will kill me. Yet I have been a true servant of the LORD all my life. [13] Has no one told you, my lord, about the time when Jezebel was trying to kill the LORD's prophets? I hid 100 of them in two caves and supplied them with food and water. [14] And now you say, 'Go and tell your master, "Elijah is here."' Sir, if I do that, Ahab will certainly kill me." [15] But Elijah said, "I swear by the LORD Almighty, in whose presence I stand, that I will present myself to Ahab this very day." [16] So Obadiah went to tell Ahab that Elijah had come, and Ahab went out to meet Elijah.

Faith doesn’t ELIMINATE fear; it EMPOWERS us to rise above it.

Trust God even when the outcome is UNCERTAIN.

[Ephesians 6:13] Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.

Faith doesn’t have to be LOUD to be powerful.