THE SHOWDOWN

Intro. - High Noon Read vs20-25

The Emptiness Of False Religion vs26-29

The Psalmist wrote about idols - Psalm 135:15-17

Ritual, but not substance - “raving”

The Power Of The Living God vs30-35

Recognizing God is over all v36

“Lord” - the term is Jehovah - YHWH - God’s divine name

“God” - the term is Elohim - majesty, the infinite nature of God

The God of Abraham, Isaac, & Israel (Jacob) - personal & histroical

The God of Israel - regardless of who the people worship

We are to be servants

This must be obvious today

Our actions show our obedience

We are to expect an answer

God does hear our prayers - 1 John 5:14-15

The answer reveals God - not luck or coincidence

The expected answer is God’s power and repentance

Concl. - God acts vs38-40

Humble adoration of God