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From Elijah to Elisha 1st Kings 19

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 12 and 13, emphasizing the command for Israel to destroy pagan worship sites and establish centralized worship at the place chosen by the Lord. The central theme is the exclusivity of God's claim on His people, illustrated by the repeated phrase "the Lord your God," which highlights a personal and possessive relationship rather than a distant deity. The text warns against the human tendency to drift into idolatry or follow false prophets, even if they perform signs, by illustrating the severe consequences of turning away from the true God. The preacher connects these Old Testament laws to the New Testament reality of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, noting that the blood of sacrifices foreshadowed the atonement for sin. Ultimately, the message calls for a life of reverent obedience, where believers guard their hearts against sin and rejoice in the grace and holiness of the one true God.

In this text, the perennial enemy of Israel is promised to be an eternal friend.

The religious health of the nation of Israel was in bad shape during the life of Christ on the earth. He taught the truth. He exposed the lies of the false teachers. However, the people loved the false teachers more than God. Now the false teachers were at the place where they wanted to kill Jesus. However, they feared the people. They needed to figure out how to kill Jesus and still keep the people on their side.

Reading of God's Word: Exodus 17 Sermon: Israel's War with Amalek: A Projection of the Christian's Warfare Sermon Text: Exodus 17:8-13; Deuteronomy 25:17-19 1. The Attack 2. The Weapons 3. The Victory

This sermon explores Psalm 129 as a source of comfort for believers facing prolonged affliction and hostility. It highlights the central truth that God is righteous, meaning He is holy and faithful to His promises, which ensures that the wicked will not ultimately prevail against His people. The message contrasts the temporary flourishing of enemies with their inevitable failure to reap a harvest, using the imagery of grass on housetops that withers before it grows. By connecting the historical suffering of Israel to the ongoing struggles of the church, the sermon encourages believers to look back at God's past preservation and forward to His future judgment. This perspective offers profound peace, affirming that while the church may feel diminished, God's power remains unconsumed and His promises stand firm.

When bad news arrives, bringing fear and doubt, who will we trust? Hezekiah received a letter from mighty King Sennacherib, meant to weaken and undermine his confidence in His God. He responded in the way we must: "Looking Only to The Lord." Where will you turn to when inevitable trouble comes to your life. Trust not in yourself, but in the Lord who saves. Hezekiah's great prayer was heard and answered in a most remarkable way.

Hosea 6:10-11 (KJV) I have seen an horrible thing in the house of Israel: there is the whoredom of Ephraim, Israel is defiled. 11 Also, O Judah, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I returned the captivity of my people.

This sermon examines Deuteronomy 4:25-31, where Moses prophesies Israel's future idolatry, resulting in national destruction and exile, yet promises that God will not ultimately abandon His covenant people. The message highlights the tension between human responsibility for sin and God's sovereign mercy, arguing that the ability to seek God after ruin is itself a gift of divine grace. By connecting the Old Testament narrative to the New, the sermon identifies Jesus Christ as the one who bore the full curse of the broken covenant, thereby preserving the ancient oath to Abraham. The central theme is that God's judgment and mercy meet in the cross and resurrection, offering restoration to all who trust in Him rather than in idols.