Elijah and the Contest at Mount Carmel
A Test of Faith
In the days of King Ahab, the people of Israel had turned away from worshipping the one true God and had begun to worship many other gods, including the god Baal. God sent the prophet Elijah to challenge the prophets of Baal and to remind the people of who the true God is.
The Contest
Elijah gathered the people of Israel and the prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel. He challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest to see who could call down fire from heaven upon an altar. The prophets of Baal prayed and prophesied all day, but there was no answer. Then Elijah prayed, and God sent down fire from heaven that consumed the altar, the sacrifice, and even the water that had been poured on the altar.
When the people saw what had happened, they cried out, "The Lord, He is God!" and they killed the prophets of Baal. Elijah then prayed, and God sent rain upon the land, which had been suffering from a drought.
Conclusion
The story of Elijah and the contest at Mount Carmel is a powerful reminder that God is the one true God and that He is worthy of our worship. It is also a reminder that faith is not blind trust but is based on the evidence of God's power and faithfulness.
These printables can be used in a variety of ways including:
- As a teaching tool to help children understand the story of Elijah and the contest at Mount Carmel.
- As a reminder to children that God is the one true God and that He is worthy of our worship.
- As a way to encourage children to put their faith in God.
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