1 Kings 18:1-19 “A Word From the Lord…”

Dec 28, 2025 • Andy Falleur

We're living in a moment of massive cultural change—U.S. cabinet members openly proclaiming the gospel, AI becoming part of daily life, the economy shifting, and society transforming before our eyes. Pastor Andy Falleur examines the story of Obadiah in 1 Kings 18—a man who feared the Lord from his youth but spent decades working as second-in-command under the wickedly evil King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, representing so many believers who grew up in church and learned to navigate both the church world and the secular world by living in a kind of dual existence.

The entire narrative hinges on the Word of the Lord—it was God's Word that told Elijah to hide for three years. It was God's Word that said, "Go present yourself to Ahab," and invited Obadiah into the story, signaling a massive cultural change was about to happen at Mount Carmel. As we stand at the end of 2025, we need a Word from the Lord—not from AI or culture—and to remember that Jesus is the Word, who died to restore direct relationship with us so we can hear His voice for ourselves.

Exact Scripture References:

1 Kings 18:1-19

1 Kings 17:1-2

John 8:59

Matthew 12:9-13 (referenced - man with withered hand)

Hebrews 13:13

James 5:16-18 (referenced - Elijah's prayers)

Matthew 22:37-39 (referenced - great commandment)

Matthew 28:18-20 (referenced - great commission)

John 1:12-14 (referenced - the Word became flesh)

John 10:10 (referenced - life to the full)

John 15:15 (referenced - I call you friends)