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Our Actions Have Consequences (Extreme Faithfulness #1)

August 2, 2026

Our Actions Have Consequences (Extreme Faithfulness #1) | Dr. Larry Baucom, Dr. Troy Doucet | August 2, 2026

In this message titled “Our Actions Have Consequences (Extreme Faithfulness)”, Dr. Larry Baucom and Dr. Troy Doucet introduce a teaching series focusing on the Old Testament prophet Elijah [00:34]. They unpack historical context from the reign of King David and King Solomon through the division of Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms [01:29], leading up to the reign of King Ahab and his wife Jezebel [05:58].

When King Ahab systematized Baal worship in Israel, seeking control over agriculture and fertility rather than placing trust in Yahweh—Elijah stepped onto the scene to confront him [06:40]. Through this historical narrative, the Pastors structure their discussion around 3 key points:

The 3 Key Points

1. Our Actions Contain Consequences

  • Scriptural Context: King Ahab engaged in unprecedented compromise by establishing temples to Baal alongside worship of God [06:40]. Elijah directly confronted Ahab and declared that there would be neither dew nor rain for years except at his word [10:09].

  • Core Insight: In ancient Near East culture, Baal was viewed as the “god of control” governing weather and fertility [12:43]. Ahab’s turn to Baal was an attempt to control his own destiny rather than trust God [12:58].

  • Application: Idolatry occurs whenever we expect created things (money, success, power, or control) to deliver what only the Creator can provide [13:05]. Life’s deepest droughts occur in the human heart before they ever manifest in our outward circumstances [14:02].

2. We Have a Tendency to Blame Others for Our Actions

  • Scriptural Context: When the drought caused severe famine across the land, Ahab didn’t reflect on his own violation of God’s covenant. Instead, he labeled Elijah a “troublemaker” and blamed him for the crisis [19:37].

  • Core Insight: Passing blame is humanity’s oldest self-justification mechanism, tracing back to stories like Adam and Eve [19:02]. Blaming a spouse, boss, culture, or circumstance frees us from the uncomfortable necessity of examining ourselves [20:29].

  • Application: True transformation requires taking personal responsibility [15:49]. Repentance is not self-flagellation; it is an act of self-examination that restores our agency and gives us our future back [22:03].

3. Trusting God Will Bring Sustenance in Ways We Haven’t Experienced

  • Scriptural Context: Following his declaration to Ahab, Elijah hid by a brook where God sustained him by sending ravens to bring him bread and meat daily [22:27].

  • Core Insight: Ravens were categorized as unclean, detestable animals under Levitical law [23:17]. Yet, God used an unconventional source to keep His prophet alive [24:41].

  • Application: People often miss God’s provision because they are overly critical of His delivery method [24:14]. God is not obligated to provide according to our personal preferences or religious expectations, but according to His purpose [24:23]. Faithfulness means trusting God enough to let Him choose how provision arrives [25:49].

Conclusion & Takeaway

Dr. Larry Baucom and Dr. Troy Doucet summarize “extreme faithfulness” not as performing dramatic, spectacular feats, but as remaining steadfastly loyal to the true God while others turn to convenient, functional idols [15:18]. The dialogue closes with a reminder of grace: our connection to God is sustained by His unconditional love rather than our flawless performance [30:11].