F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound wickedness of King Ahab, who, influenced by his wife Jezebel, led Israel into the depths of idolatry and immorality, provoking the Lord more than any other king. Ahab's choice to worship Baal and Ashtoreth, along with the associated licentious practices, corrupted the spiritual life of the nation. Meyer warns of the close connection between impurity and spiritual decline, urging young people to maintain purity and blamelessness in their lives. He encourages believers to allow Christ to cleanse their hearts and govern their lives, promising that through purity and obedience, they will see God. The sermon serves as a call to resist the temptations of a corrupt world and to uphold a life dedicated to God.

A.W. Pink discusses the dramatic appearance of Elijah during a dark period in Israel's history, marked by rampant idolatry and wicked kings. He highlights the spiritual decline initiated by Jeroboam and continued through successive rulers, culminating in Ahab's reign, which saw the worship of Baal replace the worship of Jehovah. Elijah emerges as a solitary prophet, filled with righteous indignation and a deep commitment to God's glory, praying earnestly for judgment to fall upon Israel for their apostasy. His boldness in confronting Ahab reflects the courage that comes from being right with God, as he delivers a message of impending drought as a divine consequence of Israel's sins. Pink emphasizes the importance of prayer grounded in God's Word and the need for believers to stand firm in their faith amidst moral decay.

Raymond Golsworthy preaches on the remarkable story of the little maid in 2 Kings 5:2, who despite being a stranger in a strange land, among the 'are-nots' of the world, and coming from a background of suffering, became a powerful instrument for God's blessing. Through her unoffended spirit and focus on speaking about Elisha, she exemplified key characteristics that God values in His servants, emphasizing the importance of bearing witness to Christ in a dark and needy world.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes that Elijah's strength came not from his surroundings or inherent qualities, but from his unwavering faith in Jehovah, who he recognized as the living God. Despite the overwhelming idolatry and persecution in Israel, Elijah's deep conviction and earnest prayer led him to confront King Ahab, demonstrating that true strength lies in standing before God. Meyer illustrates that even in times of despair, God prepares His servants to act, and Elijah's life serves as an inspiration for believers to rely on God's power. The sermon encourages the faithful to recognize God's presence and strength in their lives, asserting that anyone can access this divine strength through faith.