1 Kings 17:1 introduces Elijah the prophet, who declares a drought by the word of the Lord. James 5:17 references this event to illustrate the power of prayer and the righteousness of Elijah.
1 Kings 17:6 describes how God provides for Elijah by sending ravens with food. Matthew 6:26 speaks of God's provision for the birds and assures believers of His care for them.
1 Kings 17:14 promises the widow of Zarephath that her flour and oil will not run out. Similarly, in 2 Kings 4:1-7, Elisha performs a miracle of provision for a widow, multiplying her oil.
1 Kings 17:22 recounts Elijah raising the widow's son from the dead. In Luke 7:14-15, Jesus raises the son of the widow of Nain, demonstrating His power over death.
1 Kings 17:24 shows the widow acknowledging Elijah as a man of God after her son is raised. In John 11:27, Martha confesses Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, after witnessing His power.
Thematic focusRecognition of God's Servants, Faith.