From the Tree to From the Tree to

the Mountain Topthe Mountain Top

A Journey of RenewalA Journey of Renewal

A Quick OverviewA Quick Overview

�� Israel, under the leadership of Ahab, Israel, under the leadership of Ahab,

flirted with the pagan deity, flirted with the pagan deity, BaBa’’alal

�� Elijah proclaimed the sovereignty of Elijah proclaimed the sovereignty of

Yahweh and called Israel to worship Him Yahweh and called Israel to worship Him

alonealone

�� On Carmel, Yahweh demonstrated His On Carmel, Yahweh demonstrated His

power of power of BaBa’’alal

�� Israel proclaimed Israel proclaimed ““Yahweh is GodYahweh is God””

Moves to the TreeMoves to the Tree

�� Criticisms or threats eclipse Criticisms or threats eclipse joyful joyful

confidenceconfidence of former victoriesof former victories

�� Courage gives way to fearCourage gives way to fear

�� Problems become larger than God and Problems become larger than God and

obscure new possibilitiesobscure new possibilities

�� We allow others, not God, to define our We allow others, not God, to define our

future, which leads to despairfuture, which leads to despair

Moves to the MountainMoves to the Mountain

�� Receive ministry from the LordReceive ministry from the Lord

�� Return to Source of strengthReturn to Source of strength

�� Repent of selfRepent of self--importanceimportance

�� Relinquish selfRelinquish self--portraits of Godportraits of God

�� Reengage the struggleReengage the struggle