Elijah at Carmel : 1 Kings 18 19-39

Question 1

Elijah and Carmel

Answer 1

Prophets of Baal dancing around cutting themselves
Elijah wanted the Israelites to be in no doubt about Gods power

He poured 12 jars of water over the altar

Question 2

He rebuilt the altar with 12 stones

Answer 2

12 tribes of Israel

Question 3

He poured 12 Jars of water over the altar

Answer 3

This was a big act of faith as there was at the time a terrible drought . He poured every last drop of water
It was like a sacrifice.. God would send rain once the people had returned to worshipping him

Question 4

Elijah prayed to god

Answer 4

God answered immediately and send a bolt of fire
The bolt consumed both stones and water

THERE COULD BE NO DOUNT ABOUT GODS POWER
people knew to show proper repentence in awe of God the people knew they had to fall flat on their faces