Episode 601:
In this episode, we introduce Elijah, a major prophet who emerges during a time of great wickedness under King Ahab's rule. We explore the significance of Elijah's confrontation with Ahab, emphasizing the boldness it took to declare a drought in a land that worshipped Baal, the supposed god of rain. This sets the stage for a dramatic showdown that we know is coming. We highlight the miraculous events that follow Elijah's proclamation. God instructs Elijah to hide by the Kareth brook, where he is fed by ravens—an unexpected and unclean source of sustenance. We discuss the irony of God using ravens and a foreign widow to provide for Elijah, illustrating how God often meets our needs in ways we least expect.