Exam II - Slides 170 (Elijah)

Question 1

3 ‘frames’ of Elijah’s presentation

Answer 1

1. Announces the drought
2. Announces that the drought is about to end
3. Elijah as Ahab’s friend and companion - end of drought

Question 2

Elijah in his ascent - describe Elijah 4 pts.

Answer 2

1. Obedient recipient of God’s word
2. Cared for an nourished by God
3. He is a CHANNEL for God’s wonders
4. recognized as Man of God who speaks God’s truth

Question 3

Elijah at his peak - sent to announce God’s drought is about to end.

Answer 3

1. Elijah accues Ahab as “troubler of Israel” and going after Ballim
2. Elijah as God’s Prophet and Warrior

Question 4

The Contest with Israel, the Challenge of Israel

Answer 4

The Challenge of Israel: Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal and Aherah - represents the Battle of God vs Baal.

Question 5

The Result of the Contest

Answer 5

Israel confesses YHWH as their God and obeys Elijah’s commandment to kill the other prophets

Question 6

Elijah in his descent

Answer 6

1. Elijah afraid of Jezebel
2. Elijah dispirited warriot
3. Elijah recommissioned
4. Elijah chooses Elisha to succeed him

Question 7

Who is chosen to Succeed Elijah

Answer 7

Elisha

Question 8

Elijah know of “______-______” and Opponent to the king

Answer 8

Porte-Parole

Question 9

Elijah is a powerful ___________

Answer 9

Man of God