An example from Elijah. Faith

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An example from Elijah. Faith Prayer James
513-20
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An example from Elijah. Faith Prayer James
513-20
Introduction
Begins with Joy Jas12-4 Joy being the presence
of the Lord not the absence of sorrow Ends
with Prayer Jas 513-20 communing with our Lord
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His desire is that we realizecontrary to what
popular books tell usthe Christian life is not
without pain, difficulty, and suffering.
We stay true to our faith by Persevering (112)
humility(121) doing God word (122) not
playing favorites (21) mercy triumphs over
judgment (213) controlling our tongue (3)
humility (46) realize that at best life is
short (414) be patient and wait on the
Lord(57) pray in all circumstances 513-20
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Prayer Points
1. For those who persecute us Matt 544
2. For the Kingdom of God
Matt 610 3.
For daily provision Matt 611
4. For overcoming
temptation Matt 613
5. For forgiveness Lk 114
6. For the
believers Eph 618
7. For the advancement of the gospel
2 Thess 31 8. For rulers 1 Tim 22

9. For wisdom Jas 15
10. When
suffering Jas 513
11. For One another Jas 513
12. For
wandering brothers 1 Jn 516

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The Example of Elijah
Prayer, faith and suffering
The effective prayer of a righteous man availth
much KJV
Confession and prayer to one another
Relationship
Uses the word effective not efficient Effective
Doing the right thing.
Efficient the thing economically
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The Example of Elijah
Prayer, faith and suffering
Elijah 1 Kings This example Mt Carmel 1 Kings 18
Elijahs life stands as a marker of Gods
judgment against idolatry.
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James 519,20
Jas 411,12 Matt 73-5 Gal 61
The attitude we need to posses in order to
restore our wandering brother
Spiritual, Gentle, Wise, Humble Courageous
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Application
Genuine belief is actively compassionate never
passively permissive. Genuine belief is
grounded in prayer waiting on the Lord.