23. Showdown on Mount Carmel
02/25/22 • 75 min
After 3 years of no rain, the prophet Elijah stood alone before King Ahab and 850 prophets of Baal with one deciding test. Could Baal bring fire down from heaven? This grand challenge--a high point in Elijah's life--would prove to all who was the true God. But what other lessons are contained within this story? What symbols are there to be found? What is the 'Elijah message'?
After 3 years of no rain, the prophet Elijah stood alone before King Ahab and 850 prophets of Baal with one deciding test. Could Baal bring fire down from heaven? This grand challenge--a high point in Elijah's life--would prove to all who was the true God. But what other lessons are contained within this story? What symbols are there to be found? What is the 'Elijah message'?
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22. Gideon's Army
Poor, humble, and mighty. The story of Gideon teaches us the value of unreserved dedication and complete trust. How else could 300 men take out an army that were as “grasshoppers for multitude”?
Indeed, there is more to learn from these two chapters of Judges than history alone. Although 32,000 soldiers responded to Gideon’s call, less than 1% remained. This minute army bears a striking parallel to the 11th-hour workers; those whom the Lord calls to finish the gospel work at the very end of time.
The question is: Will your faith pass the test?
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24. Taken in a Chariot of Fire
Following the epic showdown on Mount Carmel, Elijah flees before the threats of an evil queen. Some time later, he is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, carried by a chariot and horses of fire. The worthy prophet Elijah would never taste death. In this episode, we'll explore the final portion of his ministry and discover which class of people Elijah represents.
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