Level 1 (300)
Which chapter of Elijah did we study?
1 Kings 18
What challenge did Elijah propose to King Ahab & the prophets of Baal?
Ans: Prepare a bull to lay on wood and call upon both God and Baal to send fire down. The god who answers is God
In what ways did Elijah show his trust in God given his numerical disadvantage?
Ans: He allowed the prophets of Baal to choose, prepare the bull and call upon Baal first, from morning till night, and filled a trench with 12 jars of water
Who was Elijah going up against
King Ahab & Jezebel
What dilemma were the Israelites facing in choosing between God and Baal?
Ans: They would be killed by Jezebel if they did not worship Baal
What did Elijah pray to God for?
Ans: For His status as God in Israel and Elijah's servanthood to be made known, and for the Israelites to know that the Lord is God and He has turned their hearts back
Who was Baal regarded as?
The god of fertility
What challenge did Elijah pose to the Israelites?
Ans: To follow either God or Baal, not both
What did the prophets of Baal do to call out to Baal?
Ans: Baal did not answer the prophets despite them calling his name from morning till midday, limping around the altar, cut themselves with swords according to their custom. God immediately sent fire down to consume the offering, altar, and water in the trench
How many prophets witnessed the contest between Elijah & King Ahab
450
How did God respond to Elijah's prayer?
God immediately sent fire down to consume the offering, altar, and water in the trench
How did Elijah describe the Israelites in their worship of God & Baal?
Ans: They were limping/wavering