The Fiery Prophet, Elijah.
Elijah , or Elias Hebrew Eliyyahu, (flourished 9th century bc), Hebrew prophet. The Bible related that he denounced foreign cults and defeated 450 prophets of Baal in a contest on Mount Carmel. In doing so, he earned the enmity of King Ahab and his consort, Jezebel, who forced him to flee into the wilderness.
Sermon Discussion
Read 1 Kings 18:16-40
- What might have influenced Israel to slip into idolatry and worship Baal?
- How does this apply to us in our culture?
Read 2 Kings 1:1-17
- What ways can we be like Ahaziah and miss what God has for us?
- Can you share on area of your life you struggle letting ‘God be God’ over that area?
Read Psalm 86:1-11
- What transformation had David experienced that moved him to pray this to the Lord?
