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Explore how Elijah's unwavering faith in God brought him courage to face challenges, victory over enemies, and ultimately, glory to God. Learn valuable lessons from his actions in 1 Kings 18 and discover the power of faith in overcoming obstacles. Discover the path to salvation and eternal life through belief, repentance, confession, and faithfulness.
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The Faith of Elijah 1 Kings 18:17-40
Faith Brought Courage • God told Elijah to go to Ahab 1 Kings 18:1-2 • Withstood the king to his face 1 Kings 18:17-18 • Went against the tide 1 Kings 18:19-24 • Taunted a false god 1 Kings 18:27 • Humbly submitted himself to God 1 Kings 18:36-37
Faith Brought Courage • All power & authority comes from GodJohn 19:10-11 • Always better to stand with God Joshua 24 • There is only one God Deuteronomy 4:29 • God never sleeps Psalm 121:4
Faith Brought Victory • Prophets of Baal were defeated, and God was vindicated 1 Kings 18:38-40 • Never make it about you • Failure is not acting in faith • Steadfast & immovable 1 Cor. 15:58 • God sees the little things Hebrews 6:10 • Faith overcomes the world 1 John 5:3-4
Faith Brought Glory • People recognized that YHWH is God1 Kings 18:39 • The glory cannot be ours Matthew 5:16 • God is glorified through overcoming2 Corinthians 4:1-15
What Must I Do To Be Saved? You believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14:1 Unless you repent, you likewise will perish. Luke 13:3 Confess Me before men, and I’ll confess you before My Father. Matthew 10:32 He that believes and is baptizedshall be saved Mark16:16 Be faithfulunto death... Revelation 2:10