Our God Reigns!

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts

Title: Our God Reigns!

Scripture: 2 Kings 1-19

I. HE IS A GOD OF SURPRISES

A short timeline of Ahab’s trouble:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. I kings 16:29-32- Ahab is evil is an understatement.
                  2. I Kings 17- A famine will strike the land.
                  3. I Kings 18- Elijah defeats the prophets of Baal.
                  4. Elijah proclaims and defends the (presence), (power), and (glory of God).

How was God a God of surprises to Elijah?

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. A famine strikes the land but Elijah is fed by ravens.
                  2. A widow is never without food.
                  3. Elijah raises the widow’s son from the dead.
                  4. Confrontation of Mt. Carmel
                  5. Prophesies Jezebel’s death.
                  6. Chariot to heaven without death.

II. HE IS A GOD OF HIS WORD

4 truths to remember:

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. The power of Christianity is in God’s promise and power (to raise the dead).
                  2. (Wake up) to the presence and power of God.
                  3. Remember God has placed (boundaries) for a reason.
                  4. Nothing is more sure, faithful, and hope-giving than the (perfect goodness of God).

2025 THEME: Burning Hearts
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Scripture: 2 Kings 20 – 1 Chronicles 17