The church was experiencing opposition and they were holding fast to the Lord's Name. However, there were two stains in the church, they had compromised with the doctrines of Balaam and Nicolaiitans.

The theme of the song is praise the Lord. Praise Him for who He is and what He has done.

This is the first time that Elijah has appeared in Scripture. lElijah means Jehovah is my God. God in his mercy and love for the nation of Israel sends Elijah to Ahab. A drought would emphasize that God is the God who controls the rain and He closed heaven because of disobedience and to get the attention of Israel.

There are good and bad types of compromise. Bad types of compromise are giving up on core beliefs and values. Consensus is putting away or giving up everything you believe. Jesus is coming with the sword of salvation and and of judgment. Only what God thinks matters.

We are commanded to obey and proclaim God's Words so don't let anybody talk you out of obeying God's word completely. Obedience matters to God.

The pastor is to rule well. The elders as leaders of the church are to govern and give oversight to the church. Obey, submit, and follow the lpastor and elders of the church. The should be a difference in the Christian in how they take care of the pastor and people and even their animals.