The Cloak of Glory “Your Identity and Purpose”

I Kings 19:11-21

I. Introduction

II. A look at our text:
A. The first mention of Elijah’s cloak is in vs.13.
B. He wraps his face in his _______________ or _______________.

C. He is commanded by God to _______________ three
people.

D. The act of anointing Elisha was Elijah’s taking off of the
_______________ and putting it on Elisha.

III. What was the importance of the cloak?
A. The mantle was a piece of animal _______________. 1. There is a specific word used for mantle.

B. The cloak _______________ who Elijah was – a _______________!

1. Zechariah 13:4
2. John the Baptist – Mark 1:6
IV. What is God saying to us?
A. Our _______________ should be tied to our relationship with God.

1. The mantle is a picture of the Holy Spirit’s _______________ in us.

2. We are under God’s instructions, his authority, to do His will, not ours.
B. The cloak is a representation of our _______________.

V. Conclusion.