What are you doing here, Elijah?

THREE FACTORS TO CONSIDER YOU 01 DOING 02 HERE 03

What are you doing here, Elijah? You’re a mighty prophet of God! DOING What actions are you undertaking and why? HERE In these mountains, in this cave, in this place? What are you doing here, Elijah?

YOU Who are you? a servant of Almighty God a soldier of the cross What are you doing here? YOU Who are you? a servant of Almighty God a soldier of the cross a follower of the Lamb Hebrews 10:25; John 4:23-24; Ephesians 4:16 We’re at war here on earth(1Cor.6:. Our mission is to fight against sin (self), pickup those wounded by sin (brethren), and seek to free those in bondage to sin (world). Our charge: John 4:23-24 – to worship Him, in spirit and truth Hebrews 10:24-25 – assemble with the saints to worship

DOING What are you doing here? What actions are you involved in? You, a servant of Almighty God, a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb? Heb.10:25; Jn.4:23-24; Eph.4:16 DOING What actions are you involved in? Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; John 21:15-19,22; Matthew 28:18-20 Duty: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 – fear God and keep His commandments John 21:15-19, 22 -- you follow Me (personal) Matthew 28:18-20 – spread the good news of Jesus Christ

HERE What are you doing here? Where are you? In this congregation You, a servant of Almighty God, a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb? Heb.10:25; Jn.4:23-24; Eph.4:16 What are you DOING here? What actions are you involved in? Eccl.12:13-14; Jn.21:15-19,22; Mt.28:18-20 HERE Where are you? In this congregation In your daily life In this world 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 1 Timothy 4:6-8 Our devotion: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 – beat my body black & blue, treat it roughly to subdue it & be in control of it, so that I may serve 1 Timothy 4:6-8 – fought the good fight, kept the faith, crown of righteousness awaits Individually – what are you doing here, in this place, right now? Broader question – what are you doing here, on earth? We’re at war here on earth. Our mission is to fight against sin (self), pickup those wounded by sin (brethren), and seek to free those in bondage to sin (world).

Conclusion WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? ROMANS 1:7-8 PHILIPPIANS 1:21-24 ROMANS 1:7-8 Have you obeyed (non-Christian)? Have you strayed (Christian)? We’re all here, alive, because God is a merciful, gracious, and patient God. We serve the Almighty God (all powerful, all knowing, everywhere, & eternal). We’re here to obey Him, defeat sin, & follow His Son. We’re here because of our Savior. 2 Peter 3:9 -- longsuffering Philippians 1:21-24 -- to live is Christ, and to die is gain Romans 1:7-8 -- whether we live or we die, we are the Lord’s

What are you doing here?