Elijah Series: Becoming a Person God Can Use Greatly Pt 2 (1 Kgs 17:1)
Becoming a Person God Can Use Greatly Pt. 2 Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As certainly as the Lord God of Israel lives (whom I serve), there will be no dew or rain in the years ahead unless I give the command.” 1 Kings 17:1 (NET) What else can we learn about Elijah? It is clear from this passage and Elijah’s life that he was a man of great courage. We see this in two ways: The first way is in how he defies the King. According to the author of 1 Ki
Elijah Series: Becoming a Person God Can Use Greatly Pt. 1 (1 Kgs 17:1)
Becoming a Person God Uses Greatly Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As certainly as the Lord God of Israel lives (whom I serve), there will be no dew or rain in the years ahead unless I give the command.” 1 Kings 17:1 (NET) What are characteristics of the person God uses greatly for his kingdom? In this study, we will focus on Elijah. He is one of the more dynamic people mentioned in the Bible. In order to fully understand Elijah’s story, we must und
James Series: Conquering Temptation (1:13-15)
Conquering Temptation Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires. Then when desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is full grown, it gives birth to death. James 1:13-15 (NET) How can we conquer temptation? Again, James is writing Jewish Christians who have been scattered throughout the ancient world because of r
