Holy Trinity Church Cambridge The God Who Calls us to Wholeheartedness | 3 Aug 25 | THE GOD OF ELIJAH & ELISHA | Jenny Allum
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Aug 5, 2025 
Join Jenny Allum, a member of the pastoral support team and occupational therapist, as she leads a deep dive into the dramatic showdown in 1 Kings 18. She explores the clash between Elijah and the prophets of Baal, shedding light on faithfulness in a world rife with cultural compromise. Jenny connects this ancient narrative to modern struggles with identity and belief, urging listeners to make courageous choices about their faith. The conversation also critiques the oversimplified responses to adversity, emphasizing the need for genuine encounters with God.
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Choose One God
- Elijah confronts Israel: stop wavering and choose who you will follow.
- This demands wholehearted allegiance, not a split devotion.
Idolatry Brings Real Consequences
- Jenny explains Deuteronomy links unfaithfulness to national consequences like drought.
- Idol worship carries communal penalties, not just private errors.
Limits Of 'Living My Truth'
- 'Living my truth' can work for petty preferences but fails on divine reality questions.
- Big questions like God's existence need absolute answers, not personal relativism.
