Elijah and the prophets of Baal
Why was Ahab more wicked than other Israel's previous king.
King Ahab officially introduced Baal worship into the nation of Israel.
What was king Hezekiak known for?
He was known for his great faith and for destroying all idols and high places.
What does Manasseh,s Idolatry show us about the worship of idols?
Idolatry is irrational (stupid and foolish),useless,rebellious,faithless,evil,and destructive.
Why didn’t Jonah want to go to Nineveh?
The Ninevites were gentiles and enemies of Israel.Jonal did not want them to be saved.
How did the Lord punish Israel for Worshipping Baal.
The Lord caused a drought, which showed that Baal did not really have any power to send rain.
What happened to Israel and why?
The Lord caused them to be defeated and exiled because of their sin.
Was Manasseh the only one who sinned?
No,All Judah had rebelled against God since the exodus from Egypt.🇪🇬
Is it possible to run away from God?
No, because God is everywhere.
Whah contest did Elijah propose?
Baal‘s prophets would prepare a sacrifice to Baal,and Elijah would prepare one for the Lord.Then they would pray and see if Baal or the Lord will sent fire to burn up the sacrifice.The one who sent fire would prove to be God.
How did Hezekiah pray?
He depended on God .He let God known his need.He remember who God is and He praised him.He prayed for God to defend his glory.
What did Judah suffer,lose,and leave when God punished them?
They suffered a brutal siege.They lost the Temple ,many buildings,city walls,gold and bronze,and many lost their lives.They left the promised land.In others words,they lost all that God had given them.
What the Ninevites do in order to be saved?
They repented and trust in God alone,they did not think that they should earn salvation.Instead ,they turned to God and hoped He would save them.
Contrast the way Baal’s prophets prayed with the way Elijah prayed?
Baal’s prophets raved and cut themselves.Elijah prayed calmly,simply,and humbly.He prayed for God’s glory and for the good of Israel.
what happened to the Assyrian army?
The angel of the Lord slaughtered 185,000 Assyrians in one night ,and the rest went home.
Who was released from prison at the end of the story?
After 37 years in prison ,Jehoiachin was released.
Was Jonah right to be angry?
No, Since he was happy for God to show mercy to him,he should have been happy for God to show mercy to Nineveh too.Since he care for a plant,he should care for thousands of people and animals.
How did the Lord prove that He is God?
While no answer came from Baal,The Lord answer by burning up the offering,the altar and the water too.Than God proved his power again by sending lots of rain and by empowering Elijah to outrun Ahab,s chariot.
What did this prove?
This proved that the Lord alone is God,that He has the power over all,and that He can always rescue those who trust in him.
What did this show?
This show that God was not finished with the line of David.The Messiah would come through David’s family.
Why was God right to spare the Ninevites?
Salvation belongs to God.so He can saved whoever He wants.He has always planned to save the Gentiles,and He promises to save those who repent and trust in him.