Lessons from Prophets – Words of Grace & Hope

God’s Provision: Elijah and the Widow’s Faith

Despite challenges ,Elijah and the widow’s faith led to God’s provision and blessings, highlighting that serving God doesn’t eliminate difficulties but requires reliance on His promises. Obedience can bless others abundantly.

Isaiah and Jonah

Article provides contrasting responses of the prophets Isaiah and Jonah. Isaiah, encountering the holy presence of God, responds with readiness to serve, while Jonah, flees from God’s call, and show anger towards God’s mercy.

A Voice Crying Out from the Wilderness

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First in series: John the Baptist’s unique birth and ministry.

Elijah and Elisha Part 6

Final Part in the lives of Two Great Prophets! How do you view the events of your life? Are you observing life through the eyes of faith? Join me as we consider overwhelming difficulties in light of God’s presence. 2 Kings Chapter 6 gives us a unique view of how God works in history. ThereContinueContinue reading “Elijah and Elisha Part 6”

The Testing of Our Faith: Elijah And Elisha

We exist in a world wherein our faith and relationship with God is tried and tested. Peter reminds us that we will surely face “fiery trials” in 1 Peter 1:3-9. Our “common sense” and self-reliance will distract us if we allow it. For example, when God leads us through His Word and Holy Spirit, weContinueContinue reading “The Testing of Our Faith: Elijah And Elisha”

Elijah Part 5

Text 1 Kings 19:1-18 Video Introduction: https://youtu.be/wy3Ui8TIX9k Context and Setting Elijah has just finished confronting the false prophets of baal and Asherah. God graciously intervenes in history and calls His people back to His worship. Ahab returns to Jezreel and reports the events to wicked Jezebel. Perhaps Jezebel was expecting to hear how the peopleContinueContinue reading “Elijah Part 5”

Faith Like Elijah Part 4

Trusting God to Show Up Imagine facing off against a wicked, angry king and 450 false prophets! In today’s word of encouragement from Elijah, we shall examine how God draws His wayward people back to Himself through a miraculous display of His power. First, we need to be reminded that in any Biblical narrative, GodContinueContinue reading “Faith Like Elijah Part 4”

Elijah and The Widow: Faith & Hope

Elijah’s prayer led to a miraculous revival of a widow’s son who had died, highlighting themes of faith and compassion in adversity. Despite her overwhelming losses, the widow ultimately comes to trust in God, showcasing that through hardship, one can strengthen their faith and find hope. Elijah’s effective prayer exemplifies reliance on divine intervention.

Faith Like Elijah Part 1

God feeds Elijah using the ravens! In part 1 of this article, join me as we explore the setting, appearance, and radical obedience of God’s faithful prophet Elijah as recorded in 1 Kings 17:1-7 Setting 1 Kings 16 Israel’s national power and influence is at it’s peak during the reign of King Omri. Numerous extra-biblicalContinueContinue reading “Faith Like Elijah Part 1”