Elijah was "the Prophet" (Mat 5:12), and destined to be persecuted. The greatest prophet, though was Jesus Christ (Luk 4:16-30). In the life of Elijah we see the importance and power of the word of God, obedience to God's will, the power of faith and the power of prayer. The love of God is obvious in His dealing with Israel, Elijah and the widow (1Ki 17:1-24). Elijah was a gentleman in the way he spoke to the widow (1Ki 17:10-11). In his conduct, Elijah is a gentleman in his conduct -- he doesn't argue or defend himself (1Ki 17:17-18). He is a compassionate and understanding, not judgmental. He is a gentleman with courage. God reveals the character of Elijah and Obadiah (1Ki 18:1-15). Obadiah's attitude "God is waiting to discipline me". Elijah ignores him and focuses on God (1Ki 18:15). Obadiah was probably one of the 7000 that have not bowed to Baal. That would have been difficult in the King's court. However, he was compromised -- Elijah rejects his statement (1Ki 18:7-8) and looks at him in grace; Obadiah has excuses to obeying and wants credit (1Ki 18:13-14). Whatever you are going through, consider "all things" (Rom 8:28, Rom 11:32, 1Th 5:19, 2Co 5:18).
Romans 12:1-2, Titus 2:11, Hebrews 10:5, 2Corinthians 4:16-18, 2Timothy 4:7, Luke 12:35-36, Luke 12:37-38, Luke 12:39-40, Matthew 24:42-48, 2Peter 3:3-4, Matthew 24:48-51, Romans 12:2, 1John 2:28, 1Peter 1:4, Matthew 24:46, Hebrews 11:13
2Co 11:3, Mat 11:25-30, Mat 22:15-46, Rom 8:3, Mat 22:27-32, Mat 22:29-32; 1Co 15:12-58; 1Jo 3:2, 2Ti 3:16, Mat 13:14, 2Pe 1:21, Mat 21:42, Mat 4:4, Joh 10:35, Mat 24:35, Luk 24:27, Joh 4:10, Joh 7:38, Heb 4:12, Luk 8:11, Mat 22:34-46