1 Kings 17:4
And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 17:4?

2. How does 1 Kings 17:4 demonstrate God's provision for Elijah's needs?

3. What can we learn about obedience from Elijah's actions in 1 Kings 17:4?

4. How does God's provision in 1 Kings 17:4 connect to Philippians 4:19?

5. In what ways can we trust God for daily needs like Elijah did?

6. How can we apply God's faithfulness in 1 Kings 17:4 to our lives?

7. How did God provide for Elijah through ravens in 1 Kings 17:4?

8. What is the significance of God using ravens, considered unclean, in 1 Kings 17:4?

9. How does 1 Kings 17:4 demonstrate God's provision during times of drought?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 17?

11. How can ravens (1 Kings 17:4) realistically supply a prophet with enough food to survive, given the limited carrying capacity of birds?

12. Does the portrayal of supernatural sustenance and miracles in 1 Kings 17 contradict or create inconsistencies with other Old Testament accounts of God's provision?

13. What lessons do Elijah and Elisha teach us?

14. Proverbs 10:3 claims God prevents the righteous from going hungry—how do we reconcile this with starving believers throughout history?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Elijah's experience at the Brook Cherith challenge your understanding of God's provision in your life?

2. In what ways can you demonstrate faith and obedience like Elijah when faced with difficult or uncertain circumstances?

3. How does the account of Elijah and the ravens encourage you to trust in God's provision, even when it comes from unexpected sources?

4. Reflect on a time when God provided for you in a surprising way. How does this reinforce your faith in His care?

5. How can you apply the lessons from Elijah's reliance on God to your current situation or challenges? Consider other scriptures that speak to God's provision and care.1. How did Elijah demonstrate his faith in God's provision in this chapter?

2. What does the story of the widow's obedience to Elijah tell us about faith?

3. How might you respond to a command from God that seems illogical or risky, like the widow's response to Elijah's request for food?

4. How does Elijah's prophecy to Ahab reflect the consequences of ungodly leadership?

5. What do the miracles in this chapter reveal about God's character?

6. How does the resurrection of the widow's son symbolize spiritual rebirth?

7. How can we apply the lesson of God's supernatural provision in our lives today?

8. How did the widow of Zarephath's perception of Elijah change throughout the chapter, and why?

9. What role does trust play in the relationship between God and His followers as illustrated in this chapter?

10. How does this chapter address the theme of life and death, both physically and spiritually?

11. How can this story inspire you to trust God more in your daily life?

12. What steps can you take to exhibit trust in God's provision during challenging times, like the widow and Elijah?

13. How does the incident with the widow's son illustrate the power of intercessory prayer?

14. In what ways do you see the dichotomy of despair and hope played out in this chapter?

15. How do you respond to your own shortcomings and sins when confronted with them, like the widow did after her son's death?

16. In what way does the story of the widow of Zarephath provide a model of faith in adversity?

17. How can you apply the lesson of Elijah's obedient retreat from society to your own life?

18. Why do you think God chose a widow to showcase His power of provision and resurrection?

19. How does Elijah's isolation and God's provision in the wilderness mirror our own spiritual journeys?

20. In what ways can you echo Elijah's courageous faith in God's promises in your own personal circumstances today?

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