COMMENTARY

1 Kings 19:15-21
Elijah obeys Yahweh's command to anoint two kings and a prophet. This and the previous two lections deal with the problem of depression as Elijah experienced it. A preacher might use these three Lessons for a series on overcoming depression. The way out: (1) Elijah is physically restored by rest and food provided by an angel; (2) Elijah had an experience with God on top of Mount Horeb where he heard the still, small voice of God; (3) in today's Lesson the final step in overcoming depression is God's call for him to get busy. Elijah is to arrange for new leadership in government and to call Elisha as his successor. Yahweh thus reassures him that the wicked government of Ahab and Jezebel will be removed, and that his work will be continued by Elisha. Moreover, Y…