1 Kings, 17

3. Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that [is] before Jordan.

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Chapter 17 of 1 kings is a remarkable story of miracles and faith. In this chapter, God sends the prophet Elijah to a city in Zarefate, where a widow receives him and, despite having only a little flour and olive oil, God makes his provision never end. Later, the widow has a son who is seriously sick and apparently dies, but Elijah intercedes with God and the boy is brought back to life. Below are five verses from other Bible books that relate to the topics addressed in 1 Kings 17.

Psalm 37:25: "I was young and now I am old, but I have never seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging bread." This verse highlights God's faithfulness to provide for the righteous and those who trust in Him, even in difficult times, as in the case of the widow in 1 Kings 17.

Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to him." This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking God first and trusting that He will provide all our needs, as it did with the widow in 1 Kings 17.

Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the certainty of what we expect and proof of things we do not see." This verse highlights the importance of faith in God, even when we cannot clearly see the solution to our problems. The widow's faith in 1 kings 17 allowed her to trust God to provide her daily provision.

James 5:16: "Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." This verse highlights the power of prayer and intercession for others, as Elijah did by intercede with God for the life of the widow's son in 1 Kings 17.

Luke 1:37: "For for God nothing is impossible." This verse emphasizes the power and sovereignty of God, which can perform miracles and make the impossible happen, as he did in multiplying the widow's flour and olive oil in 1 Kings 17 and by bringing her son back to life through Elias.