Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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What made Ahab and Jezebel evil in the eyes of God? What did the big showdown between Elijah and the 850 prophets prove? What does it mean for us to only worship the one true God?
Takeaway
There is only one true God, the Lord, and we should worship him alone.
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Why can’t God just ignore it when people do evil? How did God respond to the evil things that Ahab, Jezebel, and the false prophets did? How does God respond to our sin? Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?
Takeaway
God is holy and he judges evil.
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How did God show his holiness and love in Elijah’s day? How did he show his holiness and love through Jesus?
Takeaway
In Jesus, God shows both his holiness and his love.
