Mentor Outline

6-18-17 Mentor A mentor is a wise & trusted counselor or teacher The word “mentor” is not used in the Bible; many mentor relationships appear. 2 Thessalonians 3:7 -For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, Philippians 4:9 -Keep putting into practice … Continue reading Mentor Outline →

My Enemy

When the prophet Elijah met with Ahab, there is an exchange that speaks volumes. Ahab says to Elijah, “So, my enemy, you have found me!” He is called an enemy. Elijah an enemy? He is a prophet of the Lord. He was used by God to raise someone from the dead. He predicted a drought. … Continue reading My Enemy →

The Transfiguration of Jesus

[Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36] Chronologically in the Bible, before the Transfiguration, we read that Peter recognizes Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16b NIV). After Peter’s identification of Jesus as the Christ, we read about the prophecy of the church – the well-known statement, “you are Peter, and … Continue reading The Transfiguration of Jesus →

Exiting the Cave Outline

Exiting the Cave Basic Review of 1 Kings 17-18 Main Passage 1 Kings 19 There’s a great and strong wind. There’s an There’s a fire. There is the sound of a low whisper – a still small voice. How do you recognize God’s presence? Desire the Presence of God “Draw near to God, and He … Continue reading Exiting the Cave Outline →

Exiting the Cave

Elijah came on the scene with no introduction and announced the Word of God. He told the people there would be no rain, upholding what was said in Deuteronomy 28:24 for those in disobedience. Ravens brought him food and when the brook dried up, he went to the widow of Zarephath and God provided. Elijah … Continue reading Exiting the Cave →

Free to Stay

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were in prison singing hymns. An earthquake opened the prison doors but the prisoners stayed. Free to stay. Why? Why didn’t they run? They were bringing Hope. The jailer woke up from the earthquake and saw all the doors of the prison open. He immediately decided to kill himself … Continue reading Free to Stay →

Be Quiet About It

When it was near the time for Elijah to be taken up, there was a group of prophets from Bethel that approached Elisha. They questioned him, asking him if he knew Elijah was going to be taken away. He told them “be quiet about it.” Again they questioned him, and he again gave the same … Continue reading Be Quiet About It →

Troublemakers

One of my favorite books of the Bible is 1 Kings. Not so long ago I was led to make a Bible study for the book and it was a great journey through God’s Word. We are introduced to Elijah in 1 Kings and we see a lot unfold. From the moment he is on … Continue reading Troublemakers →

Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings

This book is a 10 Session Bible Study book great for both individual study or group Bible study. I just finished working on this new project, Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings. Funny enough, when God gave me the title, I initially thought that He wanted me to write about coping with … Continue reading Settling Down With God: A Study of 1 Kings →

A Small Loaf

“For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the land.’” – 1 Kings 17:14 [NIV] Elijah announced there was going to be a drought for years … Continue reading A Small Loaf →