Wisdom from Above

Elijah crosses the Jordan River on dry ground and then Elijah is caught up to heaven in a chariot of fire. Both are clearly miraculous events. Elijah was not alone. Elisha was at his side. Elisha wanted to learn from the life of Elijah and Elisha wanted to carry on the ministry of Elijah .

This episode highlights the critical features of discipleship. It also challenges us concerning our goals and passions. What is your dream? What are you asking for?

Ahab was haunted by his own greed. Ahab was haunted by his own disobedience of God. Ahab was haunted by his own guilt and shame. In a way, Ahab was haunted by Elijah... because Ahab couldn't seem to get away from Elijah. Elijah was a reminder of the drought. Elijah was a reminder of the showdown on Mt Carmel. Elijah was a reminder of the power of God. This episode reminds us that whatever we sow, that we will also reap . It is also a reminder that since we cannot cover up our sin, we should confess it and forsake it.

There will be times when you are discouraged and disappointed. There will be times when you feel alone or abandoned. There may even be times when you feel like the heartaches are too deep, the trials are too long, or the burdens are too great. You may feel that you just can’t go on; you just can’t take any more.  Help is here! This episode of Wisdom from Above reveals five practical steps to help us get out of depression.

Life is hard. We mess up. Troubles come. Plans fail, people disappoint, hopes fade. You feel like you can’t go on. You have tried and tried, but things just don't seem to get any better. Finally you give up in sheer exhaustion?  You feel that heaviness, that hopelessness, that discouragement, that disenchantment with life, that deep depression? How can we get through emotional downturns? What lessons can we learn from Elijah about getting through discouragement? Join me as we discover five practical lessons that will help us overcome discouragement.

Elijah is like us in his passions and we can be like him in our prayers!

This episode of Wisdom from Above reveals keys to effective prayer.

Elijah challenges the people of Israel to stop wavering between two opinions. If Jehovah is God, follow Him; if Baal is God, follow him. Elijah proposed a contest between Jehovah and Baal.

The prophets of Baal to built an altar with a bull upon it, and called upon Baal to consume the sacrifice with fire. The prophet of Jehovah Elijah built an altar with a bull on it and he called upon Jehovah to send down fire to consume the sacrifice.

Join us for this thrilling episode that details this incredible showdown on Mt Carmel.

God has a unique plan for every individual believer. There is no general cookie-cutter formula for how God wants to use us. But it is clear that He wants to use us. We are to be salt and light in this world. Jesus wants us to be in the world (as His ambassadors), but not of the world (as His adversaries.) In this episode of Wisdom from Above, we will see two courageous men who held very distinct roles in God's service. We will be challenged, as believers, to surrender all to the Lord!

Things went from bad to worse for the widow of Zarephath. She had gone almost two years with little oil and flour. But that poverty was nothing compared to the tragedy that took place. Her son died. She turned against Elijah.

How should we respond in times of need? How should we respond in times of provocation? What should we do in times of crisis? What should we do in times of suffering?

Join us for this fascinating biographical study.

What do you do when the supply seems inadequate ?

What do you do when the circumstances seem insurmountable?

What do you do when your place of resting becomes a place of testing?

Join us for this study of Elijah and gain some wisdom from above that will help you navigate these storms of life.

A divine commission is always accompanied by a divine provision. That is, if God asks you to do something, He will, at the appropriate time, provide whatever you need in order to do it. But that does not mean everything will go smoothly. There will be be bumps in the road. There will be hills to climb There will be dangers to avoid. How can we successfully navigate our way through life? Elijah gives us a great example Join me as we look at Elijah: The Tested prophet.

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