Fire on Mount Carmel
Elijah's prayer brought fire from heaven that consumed the sacrifice and the water around it.
Elijah challenged 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel: the God who answers by fire, He is God. After Baal's prophets cried for hours with no answer, Elijah drenched his sacrifice with water, prayed once, and the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the offering, the wood, the stones, the dust, and the water.
Elijah (by the hand of God)
What Happened
- 1Elijah summoned Israel and the prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel
- 2Baal's prophets cried out from morning till noon with no answer
- 3Elijah rebuilt the altar of the Lord and drenched it with water
- 4He prayed; fire fell and consumed everything, even the stones and water
- 5Israel fell on their faces, confessing the Lord is God
Key KJV Scriptures
"Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench."
"And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD he is God; the LORD he is God."
Spiritual Significance
The fire on Carmel publicly vindicated the Lord against idolatry and turned a nation's heart back to Him. It stands as a pattern for spiritual revival rooted in bold prayer.
Lesson for Today
Halting between two opinions is not faith. Settle who your God is, and trust Him to answer in His time.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How many prophets of Baal did Elijah confront?
Elijah confronted 450 prophets of Baal, along with 400 prophets of the grove (1 Kings 18:19).
Why did Elijah pour water on the sacrifice?
To make the miracle unmistakable. Water filled the trench around the altar so no one could claim hidden fire — only God could have ignited a soaked sacrifice.
Where in the Bible is the miracle of Fire on Mount Carmel?
The miracle of Fire on Mount Carmel is recorded in 1 Kings 18:38 (KJV), with additional references in 1 Kings 18:39.
Who performed the miracle of Fire on Mount Carmel?
Scripture records that Elijah (by the hand of God) carried out this miracle at Mount Carmel. Ultimately the power belonged to God, who alone does wondrous things (Psalm 72:18).
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