In our story from 1 Kings 18:22-24 & 38-39 God’s prophet Elijah has two sacrifices prepared. 1 Kings 18:22-24 – Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only prophet of the Lord who is left, but Baal has 450 prophets. 23 Now bring two bulls. The prophets of Baal may choose whichever one they wish …
Can we gain encouragement and wisdom from fellow believers? How do believers build each other up? What does the Bible say? Who is the Lord putting on your heart to encourage and build up? Below are five of my favorite verses about building each other up. 1 Thes. 5:11 – So encourage each other …
In the story of Elijah, the prophet, in 1 Kings 18:16-39 we see the nation of Israel had drifted away from the Lord. As they drifted away from the Lord they chased after other gods including worshiping Baal. Baal was fertility God to which they sacrificed children. It says in Jeremiah 19:5a They have built …
In the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:16-39 we see a great spiritual battle. On one side of the battle is God’s prophet Elijah and on the other side of the battle is satan working through the prophets of Baal. Do you feel like you are in a spiritual …
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, …
Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! Luke 12:24 Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Lk 12:24). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deut. 31:8. Tyndale House Publishers. (2013). Holy Bible: New Living Translation (Dt 31:8). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Elijah was a prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the time of King Ahab when the King and most of the people had turned away from God. In God’s grace He sent Elijah to King Ahab with a message: “As surely as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives—the God I serve—there will …
Forgiving others frees us from our own self-made prison. In our reading today Joseph has forgiven his brothers, but will they believe him? Genesis 45:3-11 Joseph Reveals His Identity Joseph could stand it no longer. There were many people in the room, and he said to his attendants, “Out, all of you!” So he was …
Joseph’s brothers had come to Egypt to purchase grain not realizing Joseph was the one who they were purchasing it from. As you read the story think how you would react in Joseph’s place? Also think about how Jesus would respond. Would you be merciful or filled with bitterness and revenge? Let’s see what Joseph …