This animated Bible story tells the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel from 1 Kings 18:16. The Prophets of Baal Defeated - So Ahab sent to all the people of Israel and gathered the prophets together at Mount Carmel. And Elijah came near to all the people and said, "How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him." And the people did not answer him a word.
Then Elijah said to the people, "I, even I only. "The Fire from Heaven: Elijah's Miraculous Moment" is an exciting video by Saddleback Kids that brings to life the story of Elijah on Mount Carmel. In this video, we meet Elijah, a prophet in Israel during the reign of King Ahab.
Elijah's job was to communicate God's messages to the people. King Ahab was known for leading the Israelites astray and worshipping a fake god called Baal. This Bible skit from 1 Kings 18:16-40, is a great way to put a western twist on the story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.
Elijah said, "I will prepare the other bull and lay it on the wood on the altar, but not set fire to it. Then call on the name of your god and I will call on the name of the Lord. The god who answers by setting fire to the wood is the true God!" And all the people agreed.
Elijah let the prophets of Baal go first. Elijah then commanded the people to put the prophets of Baal to death, in keeping with God's command in Exodus 22:20. Following this event, the Lord finally ended the drought and sent rain upon the land (1 Kings 18:45).
The miraculous event of fire from heaven was an answer to the prayer of Elijah. This is the story of Elijah and his challenge to the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel found in 1 Kings 18.
Key Concepts: 1. God is real! 2. We should only worship God.
3. God is more powerful than any other thing or person. Elijah went there and stood in front of the people.
He said, "How long will it take you to make up your minds? If the Lord is the one and only God, follow him. But if Baal is the one and only God, follow him." Then Elijah said to them, "I'm the only one of the Lord's prophets left. But Baal has 450 prophets.
Get two bulls for us. Watch this inspiring message from Saddleback Church and be encouraged as you learn what the Bible says about God's purpose for your life including your work, relationships, health, and more. Elijah stood up boldly for God in a time when idolatry had swept his land.
After a three-year drought, Elijah went out to confront the king and his false prophets. Confident of the power of God, Elijah challenged the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of the false god Asherah to a showdown on Mount Carmel.