This powerful lesson recounts Elijah’s dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. After three years of drought, Elijah obeys God's call to confront King Ahab and challenge Israel’s idolatry. He calls the nation to choose between the Lord and Baal, declaring there is no middle ground. In a public contest, Baal’s prophets cry out in vain, while Elijah prays a simple prayer and God answers with fire from heaven, consuming the sacrifice and altar. The people proclaim, “The LORD, He is God!” Idolatrous prophets are judged, and rain returns to the land. The story teaches that majority opinion can be wrong, sincerity can be misguided, and spiritual victory follows faithful preparation.
Stealing Baal's Thunder
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