Introduction:
Why Should I Stand for the Truth? (1 Kings 18:1-46)
- Because fear of man will crush my Fear of God . (1 Kings 18:1-16)
Proverbs 29:25 - The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.
- Because I have a responsibility to Others . (1 Kings 18:17-19)
Galatians 6:1 - Brothers if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness.
Colossians 4:5-6 - Walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
- Because God's glory is too great for me to Stay Silent . (1 Kings 18:20-37)
- Because God will honor me if I Honor Him . (1 Kings 18:38-46)
John 12:26 - "If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will be my servant also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him."
Luke 9:26 - "For whoever is ashamed of me and my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in His glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels."
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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Kings 18:1-46
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Why can’t our faith be just private and not public?
How do you see yourself struggling with the fear of man right now and how is it negatively affecting you?
Who is the Lord calling you to honestly share the truth with right now?
Why don’t we talk about God, His Word, and the good news of Jesus as often as we should?
Breakout
Pray for one another.