1 Kings 16-18, Psalms 92-93

About this episode

The episode discusses the corrupt reign of King Ahab and the prophetic actions of Elijah in confronting idolatry in Israel.

The string of men who reign as king over the ten tribes of Israel continue to get worse and worse, each king being more corrupt than the last. King Ahab should be worshipping the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God who brought Israel out of Egypt, but instead he marries a Baal worshiper, turns to serve Ball himself, then builds a temple to Baal in Samaria. Elijah boldly confronts the king in the name of the Lord of Armies. God works wonders through Elijah, and by God’s strength, Elijah performs miraculous signs.

People in this episode

Host: John Ross

Topics covered

• kings of Israel
• Baal worship
• Elijah's confrontation
• miraculous signs
• corruption
• spirituality

Keywords

• 1 Kings
• Psalms
• Ahab
• Elijah
• Baal
• Israel
• corruption
• worship
• miracles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Baal

Places: Samaria, Israel, Egypt

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