Holy Trinity Church Cambridge The God Who Responds to Repentance | 17 August 25 | THE GOD OF ELIJAH & ELISHA | Leila Ong
Aug 20, 2025
Leila Ong, an adult pastor at Holy Trinity Church Cambridge, delves into the powerful narrative of 1 Kings 21. She explores Ahab's childish entitlement and Jezebel's ruthless abuse of power. The discussion highlights Naboth's steadfastness and Elijah's role as God's obedient messenger. Ahab’s genuine repentance leads to an extraordinary demonstration of divine grace. Leila connects this to broader themes of justice and mercy in Scripture, urging listeners to reflect on their own lives and practice intercession for others.
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God Balances Justice And Mercy
- God sees injustice and holds leaders accountable, as shown when Elijah confronts Ahab about Naboth's murder and seizure of property.
- Yet God's response balances justice with responsiveness to repentance, postponing disaster when Ahab humbles himself.
Land As Covenant Identity
- Naboth refuses to sell his ancestral land because the land is covenantally linked to God's promise and identity.
- His steadfastness models faithful obedience even at great personal cost.
Jezebel's Calculated Cruelty
- Jezebel wields power swiftly and cruelly, orchestrating Naboth's false accusation and execution to seize his land.
- Her repeated choice of evil establishes her as a figure without redemption in the narrative.
