Elijah’s Mission
What did Elijah tell King Ahab about the weather?
There would be no rain for a long time because the people worshiped idols.
What challenge did Elijah give the prophets of Baal?
Elijah challenged them to call on Baal to send fire on their altar.
Who did Elijah choose to become the next prophet?
Elijah chose Elisha to be his apprentice and successor.
Who did Elijah help in Zarephath?
Elijah helped a widow and her son who were about to run out of food.
How many prophets of Baal participated in the challenge?
450 prophets of Baal took part in the challenge.
How did Elijah anoint Elisha as his helper?
Elijah threw his cloak over Elisha, symbolizing God’s calling.
What miracle happened with the widow’s flour and oil?
God made the flour and oil last throughout the drought.
What did Elijah do before asking God to send fire?
Elijah poured water over the altar to make it more difficult to burn.
What did Elijah do to show that Elisha would be the next prophet?
Elijah threw his cloak over Elisha, showing that God had chosen Elisha to follow him.
How long did the drought last in Israel?
The drought lasted three and a half years.
How did God respond to Elijah’s prayer on Mount Carmel?
God sent fire from heaven that consumed the sacrifice and altar.
How did Elijah leave the earth?
Elijah was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Where did Elijah flee when he felt scared and alone?
Elijah fled to Mount Horeb, where he encountered God.
What happened after the prophets of Baal failed?
Elijah proved that the God of Israel is the true God.
What did Elisha do after Elijah was taken to heaven?
Elisha continued Elijah’s work as a prophet of God.