Eaten by a lion. Beaten by a prophet. Judged by God.

The Aramean's Enemy Israel's Enemy God's Enemy

Invitation Obedience Sacrifice

Enquiry (9-10) Command (11-13a) Enquiry (13b–14) Command (15-18)

Intense Intimidation. Deep Depression. Primary Provision

Obadiah - the covert minister Elijah to be - the overt minister God is - the real minister

The meeting The message The miracle

Obadiah - the right fork Ahab - Straight ahead God’s people - Right turn

Unannounced arrival Personal survival Spiritual revival

(Kings: Nadab, Baasha, Elah, Zimri, Omri & Ahab) The truthfulness of God's Word The rebellion of man's heart The slavery of idolatry The joy of the gospel