December 11, 2010
Larry Evans, Class Teacher

Thought Questions

1. God is not present in the midst of evil. (1 Ki 16:29 to 17:6) True or False?

2. A desperate need experienced by one person can also become the answer for someone else. (1 Ki 17:1-15) True or False?

3. In responding to human dilemmas, God could do more if more resources were brought to Him. (1 Ki 17:13,14; Jer. 29:11; Dan. 3:28) True or False?

4. Sometimes God allows us to be an Elijah for others while at other times we are more like the widow of Zarepath. (1 Ki. 17: 13-21, 2,3; Mt. 14:30, Jn 12:27; Lk 1:17) True or False?

5. The example of the widow of Zarephath illustrates that we should give all we have to feed the poor. True or False?

6. Elijah’s own hunger becomes apparent when he instructs the widow to feed him first. (1 Ki. 17:13) True or False?

7. Faith removes doubt. (1 Ki 17:15-18) True or False?

8. Sensing God’s presence can be a good and a bad thing. It is determined by your interpretation. (1 Ki 17:17,18; Job 42:5,6; Isa 6:5) True or False?

9. Trying circumstances, such as those that came to the widow living in Phoenicia, come because we/they have been disloyal to God and have sinned. (1 Ki 17:17,18) True or False?

10. A prophet has a distinct advantage over others: He or she at least understands “why” things happen as they do. (1 Ki 17:20) True or False?

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