BIG IDEA: Choose today to serve the Lord and put your hope in His promises.
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Sermon Questions:
- Elijah challenged Israel to choose between God and Baal. What modern-day idols compete for our devotion?
- Why do people often place their hope in things that ultimately cannot satisfy?
- What stands out to you about Elijah's confidence when he prayed on Mount Carmel?
Scripture Discussion Questions:
Read 1 Kings 18:20-21
- Why was Israel trying to worship both God and Baal?
- What idols tempt believers today to divide their loyalty?
- What does wholehearted devotion to God look like?
Read 1 Kings 18:36-39
- Why was Elijah's prayer so simple compared to the prophets of Baal?
- What does God's immediate response reveal about His character?
- How should God's faithfulness strengthen our confidence in prayer?
Read 1 Kings 19:4-8
- Why do even faithful believers experience seasons of discouragement?
- How did God care for Elijah before correcting him?
- What can we learn about God's compassion from this passage?
Prayer:
Father, thank You that Your promises never fail. Turn our hearts from empty idols, strengthen our faith, and help us trust completely in Christ, who fulfills every promise. Amen.