By Gail Peo Do you ever wonder how people can hear or see the same things and come to radically different conclusions? Elijah knew that the Israelites were torn between two opinions: following the LORD or following Baal. He proposed a challenge to the people to determine who was the superior god. “Now let them …
The Holy Spirit and Fire
By Katie Kafka Let's dig deeper into the miraculous moment on Mount Carmel where God’s glory is on full display (1 Kings 18:30-40). We see His power outshine pagan gods and pagan efforts at a place where pagan worship was normative, even legislated. Our study gives us a chance to pause and explore who God …
Showdown on Mount Carmel
By Jessica McKillip Finally, after three and a half years of drought, everyone is gathered at Mount Carmel for what most believed would be the ultimate showdown. King Ahab is there with 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of the Asherah. Elijah stands alone. Elijah asks the people, “‘How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the …
Running Toward the Fire
You’ve got to love Obadiah, don’t you? He’s relatable. An ordinary man going about his day job, and yet God used him to do some important things. He’s been given a bad rap about his obvious fear, but that’s what makes him so relatable, right? Who isn’t afraid when life hangs in the balance? That’s …
When Life Goes from Bad to Worse
By Ashley Synowicki How do you typically handle life when it feels like everything is going from bad to worse? That was the question we were asked this week as we followed Elijah from the brook of Cherith to the town of Zarephath. Elijah had just spent approximately 18 months isolated and alone at a …
Cherith
by Katie Kafka Imagine being called by God, like Elijah, into a season of separation. I think about how I would most likely spend my time. What would my choices reveal? You never quite know those answers until you are in a similar experience. I would like to think that I would use it as …
Don’t Be Deceived
by Jessica McKillip Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall certainly be neither dew nor rain during these years, except by my word.” 1 Kings 17:1 We open our study this week seeing Elijah …
Life in the Process
This week marked the start of our study of Elijah. As always, it was great to see old faces return and new faces join us. For the next ten weeks, our blogs here will focus on what we are learning. I hope you will find them an additional tool to help you explore, summarize, or …
Don’t Miss Out!
Equip Her bible studies start up again Sunday, September 11, and Tuesday, September 13. Don't miss this opportunity to dive deep into scripture, worship, and prayer with other women. Together, we will be studying the story of Elijah found in 1 Kings 17 through 2 Kings 2, using Priscilla Shirer's DVD lesson and study guide. …
It’s Time to Register
I just got an email from Scooter's telling me their pumpkin spice latte is back! You know what that means. It's time to register for our fall session of Equip Her Women's Bible studies. This session we plan to dive deep into the life of Elijah, using Priscilla Shirer's video series and workbook. Join us …
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