Theory question 103
The Supremacy of God(a) Describe how the supremacy of God was made manifest during the contest on Mount Carmel. (b) In what three ways can the church fight against immoral acts in society?
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(a) Elijah gathered Israel and 450 prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel and asked how long they would limp between two opinions (1 Kings 18:19-21).
Two bulls were prepared; the god who answered by fire would be God (1 Kings 18:23-24).
The prophets of Baal called on Baal from morning to noon, danced and cut themselves, but there was no answer (1 Kings 18:26-29).
Elijah mocked them: perhaps Baal was asleep or on a journey (1 Kings 18:27).
Elijah repaired the Lord's altar with twelve stones, dug a trench and drenched the offering with water three times (1 Kings 18:30-35).
He prayed for God to show that He is God in Israel (1 Kings 18:36-37).
Fire fell and consumed the offering, wood, stones, dust and water (1 Kings 18:38).
The people fell down and cried, "The Lord, he is God" (1 Kings 18:39).
The prophets of Baal were killed, and God sent rain (1 Kings 18:40-45).
(b) Any three: preaching and teaching moral values; setting a good example; counselling and rehabilitation; speaking out against corruption and vice; youth programmes; cooperating with government; prayer.
Narrate 1 Kings 18:19-45, then three ways.