Lesson 7: Elijah Shows Israel Who Is The Boss Flashcards
Prophet Elijah and the Israelites were assembled in front of this mountain
Mount Carmel
How many prophets of Baal were against Elijah, the one prophet of God?
450
What did Elijah ask the Baal prophets to do with the bull they got?
They were supposed to cut the bowl into pieces and laid on the wood and put no fire to it and call out their gods name. Elijah said he would do the same and call out his God’s name. But God that answers their call by fire would be the real God.
What happened when the Baal profits did the sacrifice and called their God?
They prepared the bowl and called Baal’s name from morning till noon saying “oh Baal, answer us!” They were limping by the altar they made. By noon Elijah mocked them saying ‘cry aloud.. he is meditating or he has wandered away, or he is on a journey, or he may be asleep and they must awaken him.’ They cried aloud and as per their custom they cut himself with swords and lances until blood gushed out all over them. As midday passes, they raved about their offering of the ablation. There was no voice, no answer, no response, and no fire from their God.
How did Elijah do the sacrifice to god?
Elijah asked Israelites to come closer to the altar. Then he repaired the altar of God that was thrown down; he took 12 Stones representing the 12 tribes of Israel to build the altar. Then he made a trench around the altar large enough to hold two measures of seed. Then he put the wood in order, cut the bull into pieces and laid it on the wood. Then he said to the people to pour 4 jars of water 3 times over the altar and the wood. At the time of the offering of the oblation, the prophet Elijah came near and said “Oh Lord, god of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your bidding. Answer me O Lord answer me, so that this people may know that you, oh lord, or our God, and that you have turned their hearts back.” Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and even licked up the water that was in the trench. When all the people saw it they fell on their faces and said “the Lord indeed is God; the Lord indeed is God.”
Who was the king of Israel who made God anger than any other king
Ahab
What did Ahab and Jezebel do to make God angry?
They made alters for Baal and Asherah, false gods, and worshiped them.
How long was Elijah in hiding after giving the bad news to Ahab?
3 years
Why is God omnipotent according to Elijah and how did he prove that?
They poured water all over the area. Normally, it would be impossible to light fire on the wet altar, but when Elijah prayed to God the offering was consumed by fire completely.
What good news did Elijah give to Ahab after his sacrifice was consumed by God?
Rain was on its way after 3 years of drought and famine.
Who is Baal?
A false god believed to be the god of thunder.
Who is Asherah?
A false goddess represented by a wooden Pole.
True or false: Elijah was one of the people in the Bible who did not see death
True
Name two people in the Bible who did not die but was taken up to heaven.
Elijah and Enoch
