BIBLE 25.5 Elijah Boldly Confronts Evil
Baal
A Canaanite god who was mistakenly thought to control the weather
What did Elijah proclaim
A drought and he also predicted the time the rain would return
Judgment
the righteous consequences of people's actions
What happened to Ahab and Jezebel
they died just as Elijah had prophesied. Dogs licked Ahab's blood and ate Jezebel's body
When can a person change his or her sinful ways
Any time by turning to a faith in Jesus Christ.
What must believers do to hear His voice
Believers must have a relationship with God and listen carefully
Consequence of Ahab's disobedience
Brought the worship of Baal and Ashram into Israel
Ahab's disobedience
Chose to marry Jezebel
What gave Elijah courage to boldly confront sin
Elijah's faithful relationship with God
How did God provide for Elijah when he was hiding
God led Elijah to a widow's home for provision
What did Elijah do on Mount Carmel
He challenged 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah
What did Obadiah do?
He hid 100 prophets in two caves to protect them from Ahab and Jezebel
How did Elijah show his human frailty
He ran in fear from the wicked jezebel. He sat under a broom bush and prayed that he might die and said "I have had enough, Lord"
How did God respond to Elijah running away
He sent an angel who told him to "Get up and eat". God gave Elijah (1)food and (2)time to rest and (3)let him voice his frustrations. [F.T.F] and then he restored him
What did Jezebel want to do regarding Baal
Jezebel wanted Baal to be Israel's national god
Are people condemned to follow the sins of their relatives?
No, we have freedom in Christ from all sins. God is merciful to forgive
What did Elijah's proclaimed judgement prove
That God alone rules the weather
What was Elijah pronounced judgement on Israel
The judgement of drought upon Israel as a punishment for idolatry
What is important in a person's faith
The object of their faith. Only faith in the true and living God can save someone
How did the Israelites respond after the challenge
They stated that the Lord is God
How do false religions teach about salvation
They teach that salvation comes through good works, good people, other gods or a set of standards
How did God protect Elijah
by telling him where to hide
What happened during Elijah's challenge
prophets of Baal received no response, but God set His altar on fire and burned everything
How does God speak sometimes
with a still, small voice