Category Archives: Elijah

Elijah gets out of the way

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241001 Elijah gets out of the way 2 Kings 2:1-25 (JDV) 2 Kings 2:1 The time had come for Yahveh to take Elijah up to the sky in a whirlwind. Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal,2 Kings 2:2 and … Continue reading →

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in the fine whisper

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240926 in the fine whisper 1 Kings 19:1-21 (JDV) 1 Kings 19:1 Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.1 Kings 19:2 So Jezebel sent an agent to Elijah, … Continue reading →

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a remnant chosen by grace

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 11:1-10 1 So I am asking, God has not abandoned his people, has he? Absolutely not! Because I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not abandoned his people whom … Continue reading →

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a dark day

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Kings 9 Who is responsible for the deaths of these kings, and Jezebel?  An inscription at Tel Dan claims that the king of Syria did it.  This passage says it was Jehu.  But the prediction – particularly of how … Continue reading →

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getting out of the way

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Kings 2 This passage does not prove a lot of the things that people think it does.  It says nothing about where someone goes when he dies. Elijah did not die that day.  A number of the incidents of … Continue reading →

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a consuming fire

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Kings 1 You would think that after losing 102 men to the power of God — Ahaziah would stop trying to strong-arm Elijah.  But his rebellion against the LORD had blinded him of reality.  Even though he was facing … Continue reading →

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a gentle whisper

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 19 Certainly God caused the wind, the earthquake, and the raging fire, but that was not the message God wanted to give Elijah.  He was in the gentle whisper, and the refreshing cakes, and the restful sleep.  Even … Continue reading →

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limping prophets

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 18: 20-46  Apparently the prophets of Baal made a little limp as part of their ritual dance when performing their sacrifices.  Elijah took advantage of this peculiarity and asked the people how long they would limp between two … Continue reading →

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courage to act

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 18:1-19 Elijah determines that the time for hiding is over.  It is now time for a confrontation.  Sometimes safety is the best that you can ask for.  But when the Holy Spirit is ready for a show-down, the … Continue reading →

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submitting to the stretch

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

1 Kings 17 Both Elijah and the widow of Zarephath learn the same lesson.  God will miraculously provide if need exists, but he might also occasionally place his children in a position where their faith is stretched.  He does this … Continue reading →

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