Category Archives: Lessons from Prophets

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. ThereContinue reading “Elijah and Elisha Part 6”

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, weContinue reading “The Testing of Our Faith: Elijah And Elisha”

Text 1 Kings 19:1-18 Video Introduction: 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 people hadContinue reading “Elijah Part 5”

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, GodContinue reading “Faith Like Elijah Part 4”

Bible Passage: 1 Kings 17:17-24 Following God is no guarantee that seemingly “bad” things won’t happen. Let’s look at the widow’s situation in our passage for today. God was miraculously sustaining the widow, her son, and Elijah with daily provisions of grain and oil. While hosting God’s prophet, the son suddenly becomes ill and dies.Continue reading “Faith Like Elijah Part 3: Effective Prayer”

Intro Walking with God involves obedience and trust, when we obey and follow God, others are blessed too! Scriptural Passage 1 Kings 17:7-16 Has God ever led you to do something or go somewhere that didn’t seem to make sense to you or others? In today’s encouragement blog, we follow Elijah as he obeys GodContinue reading “When your stream dries up”

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-biblical sources mention the power and wealthContinue reading “Faith Like Elijah Part 1”