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After The Widow of Zarephath obeyed Elijah, she was hospitable to him by allowing him to stay in her home along with her and her son. That help, which came after her giving up some of her last bit of bread, positioned her to get help from Elijah when she later needed it.
Jan 4, 2022 · First Kings 17 introduces the prophet Elijah and gives the account of his dealings with a widow from Zarephath. The chapter notes that the Lord was withholding rain from Israel (verse 1). The drought was in judgment of the nation’s rampant idolatry, led by the royal couple Ahab and Jezebel.
The story of the Widow of Zarephath demonstrates faith, trust, sacrificial giving, hospitality, and the blessings of obedience. Her example encourages us to trust in God’s provision, act with faith and obedience, and demonstrate kindness and generosity to others.
Nov 13, 2022 · Elijah was a fugitive but God used this widow to give him a place where he could be at rest and have some comfort as he waited for God’s promise to be fulfilled. The faith of the Widow of Zeraphath is unusual that she is a point of reference for Jesus in the New Testament.
Aug 7, 2022 · If the widow had not obeyed in sacrificial giving, she would not have seen the breakthrough of provision. Her sacrificial giving was special, like giving to Elijah’s mission. The church in Philippians gave sacrificially to Paul.
Sep 20, 2023 · The Second Miracle: The Widow of Zarephath Sees Her Son Rise from the Dead. As much as we appreciate bread being multiplied—as we later see Jesus do when he feeds 5,000 men—I think we tend to pay far greater attention when a resurrection happens in Scripture.
Nov 20, 2023 · God did not come down from heaven to meet the widow of Zarephath. He also did not speak from heaven with a thundering voice. He showed up by giving her a specific instruction through his servant, Elijah.
