Standing on the Promises

1 Kings 18:41-46

• The fire fell, the alter was consumed, the people shouted, the false prophets were executed – Now what?
• Elijah was as confident that Jehovah would bring rain as he was when he had brought fire.
• Do you have this kind of confidence in God’s promises?

UNDERSTANDING THE PROMISES

God’s Word must be properly studied and applied, The key is context!

1. Discern between universal & specific promises
2. Discern between conditional & unconditional promises

How should we study and apply the promises of Scripture?

1. 1. Learn to Spot them (Observation)
2. 2. Carefully Study them (Interpretation)
3. 3. By prayer Secure them (Application)

UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER

I. God hears the prayers of ordinary people.

1. Elijah was like us
2. Elijah was righteous
3. Elijah was fervent

II. Next learn from The Pattern of His Prayer:

Elijah’s prayer was characterized by:

1.  A place of prayer
2. A posture for prayer
3. A promise to claim
4. A persistence in prayer
5. A preparation for God’s answer