We are in a new sermon series looking at the life of the prophet Elijah. Elijah’s, whose name means, The Lord Is My God, is one of the most dynamic people in the Bible. In the books of the kings we read of Elijah as: The Troubler of Israel / the prophet of rain and fire / the man who raised the widows son to life / a man of God / a slayer of the prophets of Baal / zealous for God / carried away in the chariot of fire. And in the New Testament we see Elijah appearing with Jesus and Moses on the Mount of Transfiguration.
But we also find in the book of James, “Elijah was a man just like us.” Just like us??!! He reads like someone who deserves his own Marvel franchise. But Elijah struggled. He struggled with anxiety, despair, unbelief, weakness, loneliness, and lack.
There is much to learn about Elijah. From the heights of the Mt. Carmel showdown to running away in despair to the wilderness, we learn of God’s undeniable power, provision, and faithfulness. Join us this Sunday at 10:30 as we continue this powerful sermon series.