and said, "Fill four waterpots and pour the water on the offering and on the wood." "Do it a second time," he said, and they did it a second time. "Do it a third time," he said, and they did it a third time. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 18:34? 2. Why did Elijah command to pour water on the altar in 1 Kings 18:34? 3. How does Elijah's faith in 1 Kings 18:34 inspire your trust in God? 4. What Old Testament events parallel the water pouring in 1 Kings 18:34? 5. How can you demonstrate faith like Elijah in challenging situations today? 6. What does Elijah's action in 1 Kings 18:34 teach about God's power over nature? 7. Why did Elijah pour water on the altar in 1 Kings 18:34? 8. How does 1 Kings 18:34 demonstrate faith in God's power? 9. What is the significance of the threefold repetition in 1 Kings 18:34? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 18? 11. How did Elijah prove God's power over Baal's prophets? 12. How does Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:21-24 align or conflict with other biblical teachings on monotheism? 13. How can Deut. 34:10 claim no prophet like Moses ever arose when other prophets performed significant miracles too? 14. What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes? Discussion Questions 1. How does Elijah's faith challenge us to trust God in seemingly impossible situations in our own lives?2. In what ways can we publicly demonstrate our faith in God, similar to Elijah's actions on Mount Carmel? 3. How does the account of Elijah on Mount Carmel encourage us to confront the "false gods" or idols in our lives today? 4. What steps can we take to prepare our hearts and lives for God to work through us, as Elijah prepared the altar? 5. How can we practice persistence in prayer and faith, and what other biblical examples can we draw from to support this practice?1. How does Elijah's boldness in facing Ahab inspire your own faith journey? 2. How would you have reacted as a bystander on Mount Carmel? 3. What do you think the silence of Baal symbolizes in the contest? 4. How does the outcome of the showdown impact your understanding of the true God? 5. Why do you think Elijah drenched his sacrifice in water before praying to God? 6. How does Elijah's prayer differ from the prayers of Baal’s prophets? 7. How does the miracle of fire from heaven strengthen your faith in God's power? 8. Why do you think the people's declaration of faith in God was so immediate after witnessing the miracle? 9. What does the execution of Baal’s prophets represent in the context of spiritual warfare? 10. How does the sudden end of the drought symbolize God's mercy? 11. What lessons can we take from the differences in how Elijah and the prophets of Baal approached their respective gods? 12. How does Elijah’s relationship with God influence his actions and attitudes in this chapter? 13. In the context of today's world, how can we discern the truth among many conflicting beliefs and ideologies? 14. In times of spiritual drought or crisis, what can we learn from Elijah’s faith and obedience? 15. How can we apply the lessons from this chapter in handling the pressures of conformity in society today? 16. How does God demonstrate His power in your own life, similar to the event on Mount Carmel? 17. How does this chapter challenge you to defend your faith in your personal life? 18. How does the chapter influence your understanding of prophesy and its fulfillment? 19. How does the supernatural enhancement of Elijah's strength influence your perception of God's empowerment? 20. What strategies can you adopt from Elijah when faced with challenges to your faith? Links 1 Kings 18:34 NIV1 Kings 18:34 NLT 1 Kings 18:34 ESV 1 Kings 18:34 NASB 1 Kings 18:34 KJV 1 Kings 18:34 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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