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Out of the Cave Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: How Elijah Embraced God’s Hope When Darkness Was All He Could See
Many believers today assume that God's peace, power, and protection in their lives should prevent them from ever feeling anxious, depressed, or afraid. But what we find in the Bible is the exact opposite! In God's Word, we are told to fear not at least 365 times--one for each day of the year--along with frequent reminders of God's presence in the midst of every human emotion . . . including depression and anxiety.
In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video downloads sold separately), bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges draws on the story of Elijah to show no matter how powerful, accomplished, or successful we may be, we can all still succumb to fear, doubt, despair, and hopelessness. In 1 Kings 18, we read how Elijah (whose very name means Yahweh is my God) won renown for defeating the priests of Baal during the reign of King Ahab. But when the wicked Queen Jezebel sent a message vowing to take his life, the prophet fled into the wilderness and came to a broom bush, where he sat down under it and prayed that he might die (1 Kings 19:4).
Elijah's story reveals that even when we're walking closely with God, we can still stumble and get lost in the wilderness of tangled emotions. But the good news is that we don't have to stay there! Like Elijah, we can become overcomers in Christ and press on to God-inspired victory. As Out of the Cave reveals, God will provide rest for the weary, hope for the desperate, and balm for the aching soul.
Designed for use with the Out of the Cave Video Study (sold separately).
In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video downloads sold separately), bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges draws on the story of Elijah to show no matter how powerful, accomplished, or successful we may be, we can all still succumb to fear, doubt, despair, and hopelessness. In 1 Kings 18, we read how Elijah (whose very name means Yahweh is my God) won renown for defeating the priests of Baal during the reign of King Ahab. But when the wicked Queen Jezebel sent a message vowing to take his life, the prophet fled into the wilderness and came to a broom bush, where he sat down under it and prayed that he might die (1 Kings 19:4).
Elijah's story reveals that even when we're walking closely with God, we can still stumble and get lost in the wilderness of tangled emotions. But the good news is that we don't have to stay there! Like Elijah, we can become overcomers in Christ and press on to God-inspired victory. As Out of the Cave reveals, God will provide rest for the weary, hope for the desperate, and balm for the aching soul.
Designed for use with the Out of the Cave Video Study (sold separately).
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 13, 2021
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About the author
Chris Hodges
70 books226 followersChris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Since it began in 2001, Highlands has grown to have campuses across the state of Alabama, known for its life-giving culture and focus on leading people to an intimate relationship with God.
Pastor Chris has a deep passion for developing leaders and planting life-giving churches. He co-founded ARC (Association of Related Churches) in 2001, which has launched hundreds of churches across the United States. He also founded Grow, specializing in training and resourcing pastors and churches to help them break barriers and reach their growth potential. Chris is also the founder and Chancellor of Highlands College, a ministry training school that trains and launches students into full-time ministry careers.
Chris and his wife Tammy have five children and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where Church of the Highlands began. He speaks at conferences worldwide and is the author of Fresh Air, Four Cups, The Daniel Dilemma, and What’s Next?.
Pastor Chris has a deep passion for developing leaders and planting life-giving churches. He co-founded ARC (Association of Related Churches) in 2001, which has launched hundreds of churches across the United States. He also founded Grow, specializing in training and resourcing pastors and churches to help them break barriers and reach their growth potential. Chris is also the founder and Chancellor of Highlands College, a ministry training school that trains and launches students into full-time ministry careers.
Chris and his wife Tammy have five children and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where Church of the Highlands began. He speaks at conferences worldwide and is the author of Fresh Air, Four Cups, The Daniel Dilemma, and What’s Next?.
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August 17, 2022
Chris Hodges has a wonderful way of embracing his audience and sharing truths. In this study Chris focuses on Elijah and the depression he fell into right after experiencing a euphoric moment. Chris was not the first to say it, but reiterates that IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK.
I have hosted this 5-session study twice. Each group was welcomed the open discussion about mental health.
Sessions Include:
- Even Prophets Get Depressed
- How Did I Get in the Cave?
- Rebuilding Our Emotional House
- Dream Again
- We Need Each Other
I have hosted this 5-session study twice. Each group was welcomed the open discussion about mental health.
Sessions Include:
- Even Prophets Get Depressed
- How Did I Get in the Cave?
- Rebuilding Our Emotional House
- Dream Again
- We Need Each Other
Displaying 1 of 1 review