Jesus First: The Readings — a road at first light with a few people walking it together

What are you doing here?1 Kings 19:1-18Length: Long

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • How did God care for Elijah when he was exhausted and afraid?
    • How did God speak to Elijah, and what did he tell him about the others who were still faithful?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • When have you felt alone, as if you were the only one who cared about God? What might you not be seeing?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • Elijah needed food, rest and God's voice before his next step. What will you do this week to rest and listen for God?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • Who feels worn out and alone in following God? How could you care for them the way God cared for Elijah?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Father, sometimes I feel like the only one who still cares. Forgive me for thinking so little of what you are doing. Help me rest, listen for your voice, and get up to do what you ask.