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• The reading from Kings refers to a time after the death of King Solomon, when the Israelite kingdom was split in two.
• Elijah confronts the unfaithfulness of the people and their leaders.
• God comes to Elijah in the stillness of silence.

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• In the letter to the Romans, Paul declares the revelation of God in the Israelites.
• The Messiah, God's fullest revelation, came into the world through them.
• Paul is grieved that so many of the Israelites refuse to accept Jesus.

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• The story of Peter walking on the water is found only in the Gospel of Matthew.
• Peter is being prepared for his role as leader. He begins to sink when he takes his eyes off Jesus.
• The presence of God in Christ is Peter's strength.