Powerless Idols

Everyone is in agreement. The stage is set. Let's find out who the real god is. Elijah, King Ahab, the prophets of Baal and the people of Israel meet on Mt. Carmel for a decisive confrontation. An altar is built as two sacrifices are prepared. Whoever sends the fire—he is God. On paper, this is a favorable matchup for Baal. As the god of storms, lightning is his specialty. Baal also has four hundred and fifty prophets representing him. The God of Israel? Only Elijah. But something isn’t working. Baal’s prophets cry out. Silence. They cut themselves and scream as hours pass. Still nothing. Elijah begins to taunt them. Their efforts aren’t working. Israel and Baal’s worshippers learn what Elijah already knows. Their idol is powerless...