Day 103: WICKEDNESS, Drought, and Confrontation in 1 Kings 16-18 | Bible In A Year (CSB)

For Day 103 of our "Bible in a Year" playlist, we cover 1 Kings 16-18. Israel sinks deeper into idolatry under wicked kings like Ahab, prompting God’s judgment through drought. Elijah emerges as God’s prophet, miraculously sustained before challenging Baal’s prophets on Mount Carmel, showcasing God’s unrivaled power.

Questions:
1. Ahab’s reign in chapter 16 escalates Israel’s sin, yet God sends Elijah—how does this dynamic deepen our theological grasp of divine patience, balancing judgment with the persistent call to repentance?

2. Elijah’s provision by ravens and the widow in chapter 17 reveals God’s care amid scarcity—how might this sustainment challenge us to reflect on the theological reality of God’s sovereignty over creation as a sign of His covenant faithfulness?

3. The showdown on Mount Carmel in chapter 18 pits God against Baal—how does this victory invite us to wrestle with the theological truth that God’s power not only exposes false gods but demands our exclusive devotion?

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