18:29-32
The prophets of Baal became more desperate , even cutting themselves, but still no response. Elijah then prepares his own sacrifice. This involved repairing the altar of the Lord, and taking twelve stones, one for each tribe. God was the Lord of all Israel. He even doused the sacrifice with water. There could be no doubt that it was the Lord Himself who sent the first.
18:33-40
Elijah had even more water added, then he calmly prayed to the Lord. The sacrifice was now utterly soaked in water. Elijah calls on the Lord to turn the hearts of the people back to him (Mal 4:6). God sent fire and consumed the sacrifice (Heb 12:9). The Lord sent fire and the people fell down in worship. Elijah then ordered that the prophets of Baal be seized and then slaughtered.
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