January 12, 2025
The Story | Who Are You Following? | Chapter 15
The Unraveling: The Kings Drop The Ball
Elijah lived at odds with his culture. An evil king (and queen!) wanted him dead, so he went into hiding. After 3 years, God prompted him to set up a showdown: Yahweh vs. Ba’al, good vs. evil, a battle to the death. Sadly, good’s triumph barely left a mark on the life of his country. Thankfully, there was another good vs evil showdown years later, and its impact is still being felt around the world.
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Chapter 15: 1 Kings 18:16-39
- Was God saying something that day on Mount Carmel? If so, what?
- Have you ever tried to bargain with God: “If you do this, then I’ll… (believe in you, join the ministry, marry that guy.)”? How is what Elijah did different from making a bargain with God?
- Fire from heaven must have been unforgettable. Have you had an unforgettable experience with God? Has that memory kept you strong in your faith? Explain why or why not.
- How is the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel similar to Jesus on Golgotha? How is it different?
- In what way(s) has God commanded you to stand apart from your culture? How is that going?
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