1 Kings Chapter 18 Summary
Elijah goes to meet Ahab and gives challenge. Contests with the priests of Baal.
Discussion Questions for 1 Kings, Chapter 18
- God spoke to Elijah and told him to go to Ahab. How does God speak to us today? How can we know that God is speaking to us?
- How did Obadiah serve the Lord when Queen Jezebel cut off the prophets? What are ways we can serve the Lord when leaders stand in opposition to Him?
- How did God punish Israel for abandoning His commandments? How does God punish us today for disobeying His commands?
- What idols are you tempted to follow? What are the consequences of following these idols?
- In what ways do we limp between different opinions about God? What do these differing opinions tell us about our hearts?
- The prophets of Baal's emotional pleas did not move their false god to send down rain. How was Elijah's request different? How can you model your prayers after Elijah's?
- Three times Elijah asked for water to be placed on the altar. In a season of no rain, water was a valuable resource. What things of value might God ask you to place on the altar?
- How did God show His faithfulness to the people of Israel after the showdown at Mount Carmel? In what ways has He shown you His faithfulness?
- What does it mean that "the hand of the Lord was on Elijah"? (ESV) What does it look like for the hand of the Lord to be upon you?
- How do we trust God when we go through seasons of drought? How does God use a season of drought for your good and His glory?
Key Words/Phrase
Challenge, v. 24.
Characters
God, Elijah, Jezebel, Obadiah, Baal, — priests.
Strong Verse(s)
21, 37, 39.