I Kings
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal — I Kings 18
Overview
Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal, and God answers by fire to show that He alone is the true God.
Details
Key KJV PassageI Kings 18:39 — “The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.”
Main CharactersElijah, Ahab, the prophets of Baal, Israel, and God.
Lesson / ThemeThe Lord alone is God, and divided worship must give way to wholehearted faith.
Connection to ChristElijah’s call to turn back to the true God points to Christ’s call to repentance and exclusive devotion.
Memory VerseI Kings 18:39.
Discussion QuestionsWhy did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal? How did God answer? What does this story teach about divided loyalty?
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