This document discusses rising to challenges and standing firm in faith. It references several Bible verses about persevering in doing good works. It notes that Elijah stepped up to the challenge from men against God. Finally, it encourages standing fast in principles, getting in God's word, and removing weights and sin.

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3. Galatians 6:9; ESV
“And let us not grow
weary of doing good,
for in due season we
will reap, if we do not
give up.”
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4. The Challenge
• The challenge was
men vs. God
• Who would meet the
challenge?
• “Is the world praying
for the right
direction?”
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5. 1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my beloved
brothers, be steadfast,
immovable, always abounding
in the work of the Lord, knowing
that in the Lord, your labor is not
in vain.”
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6. Actions
• Elijah stepped up to
the challenge
–1 Kings 18:17-19
–Note Isaiah 6:8
• Look to where Elijah
went – He went to the
Lord.
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7. 2 Corinthians 4:16; ESV
“So we do not lose heart.
Though our outer self is
wasting away, our inner
self is being renewed day
by day.”
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8. What Next?
Rise to the occasion:
– Stand fast in your faith
• 1 Corinthians 15:58
• 1 Corinthians 16:13
• 1 Peter 5:8-9
• Ephesians 6:10-18
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9. What Next?
Parents/Grandparents:
– Stand on the Principles of
Promise:
• Deuteronomy 6:4-9
• Deuteronomy 4:9
Remove the weights and
sin!
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10. What Next?
Young People:
– Stand in the Word
• Ecclesiastes 12:1-3
• Psalm 119:9
Get in the Word!
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