1. What are some of the Baals of your culture?

2. What does this passage teach us about the extent to which idols enslave us?

3. Elijah admonishes the people to choose between Baal and Yahweh and then “follow Him.” What can this logic teach us about discipleship?

4. Does God answer prayers today like He did Elijah’s prayers?

5. Why did Elijah command so much water to be poured on the altar?

6. In what ways are you tempted to doubt God’s faithfulness in your life?

7. Is it significant that God defeated the “storm god,” then sent rain immediately afterward? Why or why not?