Slow Burn

Feb 9, 2025 • Thailer Jimerson

Is it possible to be too zealous for God? What if unchecked passion actually hinders our faith instead of helping it? In Slow Burn, we examine Elijah’s surprising 'retirement' and Jesus’ challenge to redefine zeal in Luke 9. Discover how to cultivate a faith that doesn’t burn out—but burns steady, strong, and true.

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Scripture: Luke 9.51 - 61

(Additional Reading: 1 Kings 19.9-21; 2 Kings 1.9-12; Ecclesiastes 7.16-18)

Warm-Up:

What’s the difference between passion that helps and passion that hurts?

Turn the Text:

Retiring Elijah

Baby Rattlesnakes and the Problem with Zeal

Jesus: Discontinuity with Elijah

“Religious zeal is fire, and like fire, it warms or it burns, it sustains life or destroys it.

It all depends on how it is used."

- Jonathan Sacks -