Priscilla unpacks what the story of this widow and God's intervention in her life have to teach us about dealing with deficiency in our own hearts and homes. Week 3: Dealing with Deficiency (38:21)-Elijah is on to another challenge, this time with a widow in Zarephath. While these seasons of separation may seem painful, they often usher us into a deeper relationship with God and show us what it feels like to be cared for by God alone. Week 2: Preparation by Separation (37:11)-As we journey with Elijah to the brook at Cherith, Priscilla explains that God often initiates new seasons of ministry by calling us to step away from what we have known. In seasons, God does the same with each and every one of His children, so we can be used to bring glory to Him in this generation.

Carmel, God took Elijah through a process of sometimes painful growth. We often consider the exciting chapters of Elijah's story and the great things God did through his life. Week 1: The Start of a Process (33:17)-In this first session, Priscilla introduces us to Elijah, a man of fiery faith.

Learn to trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God and His purposes for your life.

Be encouraged to wait on God’s good work in your heart and mind, even in seasons when you feel like no one sees.Understand the value of seasons of growth and testing in your spiritual maturity.Card with 3 additional digital downloads of teaching videos.2 DVDs with enriching teaching videos, approximately 30–40 minutes per session.One Bible study book with personal study segments to complete between 7 weeks of group sessions and a leader guide to lead discussion within small groups.And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now. Join Priscilla Shirer on this 7-session journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. Those who patiently wait on God in the darkness emerge with their holy loyalty cemented, their courage emblazoned, and their confident belief in Him set afire. Strength of faith, character, and boldness can only be shaped in the hidden fires of silence, sameness, solitude, and adversity. Yet few are willing to go through the process required to get them there. Old Testament heroes are best known for their most celebrated moments: Moses dividing the Red Sea David slaying Goliath Gideon routing an insurmountable army Joshua marching around the defiant walls of Jericho.Īnd Elijah-calling down fire on Mount Carmel.īlinded by the remarkable narratives of our biblical heroes, we can forget they each had a backstory-months and years of development, even difficulty, which fortified their spiritual muscle and prepared them for the tasks that made their lives unforgettable.Įvery serious believer longs to summon up the kind of boldness and faith that can stand firm on Mount Carmel and pray down heaven into impossible situations.

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