The final word on Ahab The final word on Jehosophat The final word on Ahaziah The final word on 1 Kings

Anything BUT the truth The truth faithfully spoken You can’t handle the truth

God’s Holy Judgment God’s Holy Sentence God’s Holy Grace

Naboth's Plot Jezebel's Plot Judas' Plot

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