In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 1 Kings 12–13 and 17–22. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.
These chapters reveal the tragic consequences of Israel’s divided kingdom. Following Solomon’s reign, the nation fractures under Rehoboam and Jeroboam. Idolatry spreads, wicked rulers rise to power, and figures like Ahab and Jezebel lead God’s people further from the truth. Yet in the midst of rebellion and spiritual darkness, God faithfully sends His prophet Elijah to proclaim His Word and call people back to Himself.
The episode focuses on a theme often highlighted in LDS teaching materials: “The Lord often speaks in quiet, simple ways.” While Christians agree that God speaks through humble means, the conversation explores an important question: Where has God promised to speak to us today?
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why the divided kingdom reveals humanity’s ongoing rebellion against God.
- How Elijah’s ministry demonstrates God’s faithfulness in times of widespread unbelief.
- The difference between biblical confidence in God’s Word and seeking personal revelation through feelings and impressions.
- Why Scripture presents the Bible as God’s primary means of speaking to His people today.
- How the prophets of Baal illustrate the futility of trying to earn divine attention.
- What Elijah’s experience teaches about trusting God’s promises rather than subjective experiences.
- How Jesus pointed His followers to Moses and the Prophets as the foundation for faith.
- Practical questions to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.
The episode also highlights Jesus’ encounter with the disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24. Rather than immediately revealing Himself, Jesus opened the Scriptures and showed how the entire Old Testament pointed to Him. In the same way, Christians find confidence not in changing emotions or private impressions, but in the unchanging Word of God that proclaims Christ.
This episode reminds listeners that God has not left His people guessing. Through the simple and powerful words of Scripture, God reveals His character, exposes our sin, strengthens our faith, and points us to Jesus Christ—the Savior promised throughout the Old Testament and proclaimed throughout the Bible.
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