Mount Carmel Showdown
What happened when Elijah prayed to the Lord?
1 Kings 18:38
"Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench."
Who did God instruct Elijah to anoint as his prophetic successor ( the person after him )?
Elisha, son of Shaphat.
What was the root cause of Israel’s downfall?
They sinned against the Lord by worshiping other gods and following the customs of the surrounding nations.
How many days and nights did Elijah travel to Mount Horeb?
“So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.”
1 Kings 19:8 NIV
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Who was the governor of Ahab’s house who secretly protected one hundred prophets of the Lord?
Obadiah
What does Elisha’s response to Elijah’s call tell us about his heart and readiness?
He was willing to leave everything behind—his work, wealth, and family—to follow God’s call wholeheartedly.
What happened to the Israelites after Samaria, the capitol of the Northern Kingdom, fell?
They were deported/exiled.
How many prophets of Baal did Elijah face on Mount Carmel?
“Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only one of the Lord’s prophets left, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets.”
1 Kings 18:22 NIV
How many years had the drought lasted by the time Elijah confronted Ahab?
Three years.
“After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the land.” So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria, and Ahab had summoned Obadiah, his palace administrator. (Obadiah was a devout believer in the Lord.”
1 Kings 18:1-3 NIV
How did God ultimately speak to Elijah on Mount Horeb?
Through a gentle whisper (or still small voice).
Who was the king of Israel when the northern kingdom fell to Assyria?
King Hoshea
How many stones did Elijah use to rebuild the altar?
12 stones
“Elijah took twelve stones, one for each of the tribes descended from Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord had come, saying, “Your name shall be Israel.””
1 Kings 18:31 NIV
What did Elijah do to the altar before calling on God?
Pour water over the altar 12 times
1 Kings 18:33–35
“He arranged the wood, cut the bull into pieces and laid it on the wood. Then he said to them, ‘Fill four large jars with water and pour it on the offering and on the wood.’
‘Do it again,’ he said, and they did it again. ‘Do it a third time,’ he ordered, and they did it the third time.
The water ran down around the altar and even filled the trench.”
What did God reveal to Elijah about those who remained faithful in Israel?
That 7,000 in Israel had not bowed to Baal.
What does Hoshea’s political maneuvering with Egypt suggest about his trust in God?
It shows he placed his hope in foreign alliances rather than in faithful obedience to God, repeating the pattern of Israelite kings before him.
How many times did the angel touch Elijah when he was under the broom tree?
Twice
“Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.””
1 Kings 19:5, 7 NIV
What do the people of Israel do after the Lord sends fire from heaven to consume Elijah’s offering, while the prophets of Baal fail to produce any fire?
They fall facedown in worship and proclaim, “The Lord—He is God! The Lord—He is God!” (1 Kings 18:39)
What do the wind, earthquake, and fire represent in contrast to the gentle whisper?
They represent God’s power, but the whisper shows that God is not always in dramatic displays—He often speaks quietly and intimately.
What act of rebellion did Hoshea commit that led to the Assyrian siege of Samaria?
He stopped paying tribute and conspired with the king of Egypt (So), prompting Assyria to arrest him. (2 Kings 17:4)
How many years did the Assyrian siege of Samaria last?
“The king of Assyria invaded the entire land, marched against Samaria and laid siege to it for three years.”
2 Kings 17:5 NIV