Pastor Gao Mingqian | Theme: There must be the will of Elijah

The speaker called on the congregation to come before the Lord together, to give consent, and to look up to the church with the morality of Christ, asking the Lord to give us a humble heart, to break away from stubbornness and stiffness, to repent and confess our sins, to face the Lord Himself, to listen and practice life renewal.

Sermon Summary – "The Will of Elijah" Series (Lecture 1)

1. Message Topics and Scriptures

• The annual theme of the conference

  - "Kindness and Perseverance"

• Series themes

  - "There shall be the will of Elijah" – all eight meetings centered on the prophet Elijah

• Key Scriptures

  • 1 Kings 16:29-33 – King Ahab reigned and brought in Baal to worship, and the kingdom was corrupted

  • 1 Kings 17:1 – Elijah was sent to speak out in troubled times

  • Malachi 4:5-6 – "I will send the prophet Elijah..."

  • Luke 1:17 – The world needs the spirit and power of Elijah to prepare the way of the Lord

2. Information outline

A. Background of the times: Troubled times make prophets

• King Ahab reigned

  - The name is known as "treachery" at first sight; Do the worst things in the eyes of the Lord and bring Baal into worship

  - Together with Queen Jezebel, he introduced the worship of Baal

• The spiritual situation of the dark age

  - Lack of righteousness and distortion of truth

  - God raised up Elijah against idols and called for repentance

B. The Voice of the Prophet: Responding to the Mission of the Times

• Principle: The times make prophets, and prophets respond to the times

• Example

  - Ezra: Responding to the "Age of Invincibility"

  - Isaiah: In response to the "purest age", sins are still exposed

  - Jeremiah: In response to "the age when Jerusalem will be destroyed", he still exhorted with tears

  - Ezekiel: In response to the "exile" (the age of exaltation), he still preached hope

  - Believers Today: Also called to be light in darkness

C. Spiritual practice of the congregation

• Humble before the Lord: "Ask the Lord to lift off our stubbornness and stiffness, and let us repent and confess our sins. Ask the Lord to get rid of our stubborn and rebellious thoughts."

• Repent and confess: "Do not forget what you have heard, and practice rehabilitating our lives, and never forget again."

• Life renewal: Reborn by the Lord's Word, live out Elijah's courage

3. Insert a story/description

(This recording only shows fragments and does not contain specific stories.) The speaker mainly gave examples of prophets from past generations to deepen the congregation's understanding of responding to the times. This is true of all the books of the prophets and the experience of their calling. )

4. Core highlights and golden sentences

• "In spite of the chaos of the times, God raises up man."

• "The prophet does not shape comfort, but pierces the darkness."

• 1 Kings 17:1 – "I will..."

5. Apps and mobile projects

• Daily Devotional: Read 1 Kings 16-18 and meditate on Elijah's courage

• Repentance Prayer: Pray that the Lord will reveal your personal stubbornness and idols, write them down, and entrust them

• Community Witness: Speak up for the truth in the workplace or at home

• Be prepared to participate in the next seven lectures: carry notes, pray with one heart and look forward to the work of the Holy Spirit

6. Conclusion

God raised up Elijah in troubled times and called the church today to inherit the same spirit and power. Let us humble, repent, and practice to become witnesses of the times and welcome more heavenly grace.

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