Would you rather have the entire world behind you, and be warring against the true God of the universe. Or would you rather have the entire world against you and have God almighty on your side (or at least you be on His side)? 

The reason why we must ask ourselves that question at the start of this teaching is because in many ways, that must have been what Elijah the prophet was feeling in 1 Kings 18. He is called by the Lord to confront wicked King Ahab (King over the northern tribes of Israel), and lay out a challenge before the king. Call for all of Israel, and the entire company of 850 prophets of the false gods Baal and Asherah and let us have a showdown at Mount Carmel to see who is the true God. 

We encourage you to download the teaching notes, and turn in your own Bible to 1 Kings 18 as you listen to this week’s sermon by Pastor Anton Folz. We trust that you will be encouraged.