Bible Engagement Wk 16
Day 3
Part of Roots
April 30, 2025

roots logo.png “And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, ‘The LORD, he is God; the LORD, he is God.’” —1 Kings 18:39 (ESV)

Bible Engagement: Week 16, Divided Kingdom/Israel and Judah

Tier 1: 1 Kings 17-18 Kings of Israel and Judah
Tier 2: 1 Kings 17-19; 2 Chronicles 20
Tier 3: 1 Kings 17-22; 2 Chronicles 18-20

Tier 1 Questions

  1. In 1 Kings 17, we are introduced to

    Reveal Answer
    the prophet. What did God tell Ahab through Elijah? (see verse 1)

  2. God provided food for Elijah through

    Reveal Answer
    and a poor
    Reveal Answer
    who had to trust God for her own provision. (see verses 2-12) What happened to the widow’s son and why did God allow this tragedy to happen?

  3. Who was Obadiah according 1 Kings 18:1-4?

• Why was he afraid to do what Elijah asked him to do?


4. How did the people respond after the challenge between Elijah and the prophets of Baal?

Tiers 2-3 Questions

  1. In 1 Kings 17, we are introduced to
    Reveal Answer
    the prophet. What did God tell Ahab through Elijah? (see verse 1)

  2. God provided food for Elijah through
    Reveal Answer
    and a poor
    Reveal Answer
    who had to trust God for her own provision. (see verses 2-12) What happened to the widow’s son and why did God allow this tragedy to happen?

  3. Who was Obadiah according 1 Kings 18:1-4?


    • Why was he afraid to do what Elijah asked him to do?

  4. How did the people respond after the challenge between Elijah and the prophets of Baal?

  5. After the great miracle against the prophets of Baal, Elijah
    Reveal Answer
    in fear of Jezebel. How did fear distract Elijah from his calling? (see 1 Kings 19:3-10)


    • With what information did God assure Elijah on Mount Horeb (another name for Mt. Sinai)? (see 1 Kings 19:16-18)

Application

  1. In what area of life is God calling you to trust for His provision? Ask God to help you obey and increase your faith in His ability to provide.

  2. Is there a situation in life where fear has clouded your mind? Bring the fear to God and turn to Proverbs 3:5-6, asking God to help you lean on Him instead of your own understanding.