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  1. Without further ado\u2026<\/em> Elijah appears out of nowhere, without the usual fanfare and introductions. Without \u201cthe word of the LORD came to him, saying\u2026\u201d and even without a prophecy of rebuke warning of the impending doom.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Deep identification.<\/em> Listen to Elijah in verse 1, who speaking in the name of the LORD, swears there will be no dew or rain \u201cexcept at my [My?] bidding. This identification and personal involvement will figure prominently in the coming chapters.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. It\u2019s raining miracles.<\/em> There\u2019s no rain. But there are plenty of miracles. Ravens bring food. Bottomless flour and oil. And the high point: a boy comes back to life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Who\u2019s to blame?<\/em> There are some surprising accusations of guilt in the chapter. The widow castigates Elijah: \u201cWhat harm have I done you, O man of God, that you should come here to recall my sin and cause the death of my son?\u201d (verse 18). While Elijah accuses God: \u201cO LORD my God, will You bring calamity upon this widow whose guest I am, and let her son die?\u201d (verse 20).<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Faith and proof.<\/em> Elijah demands great faith from the poor widow, when he asks from her that she essentially give up her and her son\u2019s last meal, in order to fee him. She believes. The miracle occurs. 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