they are burned

v21 of IKings18 is now added to the list of best verses ever. Title of today's sermon.

"The God Who Answers by Fire" {IKings18:1-40}
* Context:
- Ahab most wicked to date (Jez augment)
- 3 yrs of drought
- Ahab looking for Elij
- God's command to finally show self
* Choice:
- Ahab confronts Elij; no backing down (rev blame)
- Mt Carmel challenge (historical signif of mt)
- Follow Baal or follow God
* Challenge:
- 850 prophets v Elij & God (advan EG)
- Baal supposedly over lightning (weighed in losers' favor)
- Elij talks trash (nice!)
* Consequences:
- Let there be light
- Hearts afire (worship)
- Prophets killed
* Apps:
- One+God=distinct majority
- We still have choice to make
- Best weapon: prayer
- Don't underest dedicated life