WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 8

Question 8

The Supremacy of God

Elijah demonstrated the supremacy of God to the people of Israel by

  1. A.condemning Ahab for slaying Naboth
  2. B.prophesying the death of Ahab
  3. C.anointing Jehu as Ahab's successor
  4. D.slaying all the worshippers of baal
  5. E.ordering fire from heaven to consume his sacrifices.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (ordering fire from heaven to consume his sacrifices.)

Explanation

On Mount Carmel Elijah prayed and the fire of the Lord fell and consumed his sacrifice, showing the Lord is God (1 Kings 18:36-39).