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