4/18/2024 0 Comments Bible study lessons on elijahHe placed the pieces on the wood. Then he said to some of the people, “Fill four large jars with water. The ditch was large enough to hold 13 quarts of seeds. It had said, “Your name will be Israel.” 32 Elijah used the stones to build an altar in honor of the Lord. There was one for each tribe in the family line of Jacob. No one paid any attention. 30 Then Elijah said to all of the people, “Come here to me.” So they went to him. They did it until the time came to offer the evening sacrifice. The prophets of Baal continued to prophesy with all their might. That’s what they usually did when things really looked hopeless. They cut themselves with swords and spears until their blood flowed. You might have to wake him up.” 28 So they shouted louder. “I’m sure Baal is a god! Perhaps he has too much to think about. Then they danced around the altar they had made. 27 At noon Elijah began to tease them. But don’t light the fire.” 26 So they prepared the bull they had been given. They prayed to Baal from morning until noon. The god who answers by sending fire down is the one and only God.” Then all of the people said, “What you are saying is good.”25 Elijah spoke to the prophets of Baal. Let Baal’s prophets choose one for themselves. But if Baal is the one and only God, follow him.” The people didn’t say anything. 22 Then Elijah said to them, “I’m the only one of the Lord’s prophets left. He said, “How long will it take you to make up your minds? If the Lord is the one and only God, follow him. He gathered the prophets together on Mount Carmel. 21 Elijah went there and stood in front of the people. All of them eat at Jezebel’s table.” 20 So Ahab sent that message all through Israel. Also bring the 400 prophets of the goddess Asherah. And bring the 450 prophets of the god Baal. You have followed the gods that are named after Baal. 19 “Now send for people from all over Israel. You have turned away from the Lord’s commands. 17 When he saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you? You are always stirring up trouble in Israel.” 18 “I haven’t made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. He told Ahab that Elijah wanted to see him. Read 1 Kings 18:16-39 (NIRV) aloud to the children.ġ6 Obadiah went back to Ahab.
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