JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 21

Question 21

The Supremacy of God

Who was the prophet who proved on Mount Carmel that Yahweh is greater than Baal?

  1. A.Elijah
  2. B.Elisha
  3. C.Nathan
  4. D.Hosea.
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Answer: A (Elijah)

Explanation

On Mount Carmel Elijah's sacrifice was consumed by fire from the LORD, while Baal's prophets got no answer (1 Kings 18:20–39).