Every Last Word

The question of “calling” can be one of vocation, place of residence, or spirituality. One such question of calling can be answered in part through the story of Elijah’s anointing of Elisha to replace him as prophet. Dr. Philip Ryken teaches from 1 Kings, Chapter 19 in this episode of Every Last Word.

All of us experience spiritual depression at times. With so many possible causes, how can a Christian seek to come out from under it? In the story of Elijah, we have a good example of how God deals with the spiritually low. Listen to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken. 

Is it right for Christians to feel that they have had enough of life, and want to say “I quit”? Since Christians have all the spiritual blessings from heaven in Jesus, can they honestly need more? Well, Elijah was a great man of God who said to God, “I have had enough.” Learn more about this challenging time in Elijah's life on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Prayer is simply one of the most important, yet neglected and difficult exercises and privileges in the Christian life. Elijah was a great man of prayer and he persisted in doing it with great endurance. It was an endurance that was answered by God. Dr. Philip Ryken sheds more light on Elijah's prayer life on Every Last Word. 

Humans may argue for the existence of God, but it is God who proves Himself in different ways for different circumstances. In Elijah’s case it was a supernatural fire initiated by God. Listen to Dr. Philip Ryken as he teaches about how God distinguished himself from Baal in this episode of Every Last Word.

Does God really exist? Can it be proven? These questions have existed throughout history, with many arguing in favor of His existence, and many arguing against. And both sides of the debate have their reasons. Tune in to Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken as he sheds light on this topic from 1 Kings, Chapter 18.

In our day, Christians who disagree with cultural mores are often viewed as troublemakers, and labeled intolerant. But this is nothing new. Those who choose to follow God will inevitably experience false accusations and conflict. Tune in to Every Last Word as Dr. Philip Ryken continues his series on the prophet Elijah.

God is the one who gives life, but He also takes it away. When lives are taken unexpectedly or when the timing seems wrong to us, it is one of the most difficult issues we as humans have to face. What is the best way to respond? Hear how we an learn from Elijah's example on Every Last Word with Dr. Philip Ryken.

Taking food from poor widows is not an act that typically deserves praise. But in Elijah’s case, that very act is actually praiseworthy. For Elijah did not just take all the food the widow had, but he asked for and received it in obedience to God. Join Dr. Philip Ryken on Every Last Word as he teaches from the 1 Kings, Chapter 17.

Elijah was a great man of prayer, used by the Lord to bring about many miracles in his day. In the New Testament, it says that he was just like us, but how can this be? We do not typically see miracles happening, as they did for Elijah, so what did James mean? Dr. Philip Ryken kicks off a series on Elijah this week on Every Last Word.