Tag Archives: Elijah

Lifeway “Explore the Bible” Lesson Overview of I Kings 19:9-18, for Sun, July 17, 2022: “Hope”

Posted on 2022/07/10 by Shawn Thomas

(A brief overview for Sunday school teachers and Bible study leaders of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible lesson of I Kings 19 for Sunday, July 17, 2022) Video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: One way to introduce … Continue reading →

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“Into The Wilderness”: The Principle of Spiritual Testing (Matthew 4:1 sermon)

Posted on 2017/03/20 by Shawn Thomas

Those of us who have children know that parenting can be a very “up and down” experience. Cheryl & I have talked about this a number of times. It’s like you never get to “sit on your laurels” — even … Continue reading →

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A Model of Balance

Posted on 2014/06/02 by Shawn Thomas

In I Kings 18:41-46 we see how the prophet Elijah models for us a balanced attitude regarding God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility:

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Three Keys

Posted on 2014/05/28 by Shawn Thomas

In I Kings 18 Elijah was very bold with his challenge to the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. God answered by fire — but will He always do such things? In :36 Elijah prays: “Today let it be known … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got To Choose

Posted on 2014/05/27 by Shawn Thomas

I Kings 18 tells the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. In :21 Elijah speaks to the people of Israel and says: “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If YHWH is God, follow … Continue reading →

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The Key to Fearlessness

Posted on 2014/05/21 by Shawn Thomas

In I Kings 17:1 the prophet Elijah first appears on the scene in Israel, and his first message to the king of Israel is of a drought in the land. But notice what Elijah says: “As YHWH, the God of … Continue reading →

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