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701 Royalty and Ruin, p. 51.3 (Ellen Gould White)

… to Baal and Ashtoreth stood in leafless groves. On the summit of one of the highest ridges was the broken-down altar of Jehovah.

702 Royalty and Ruin, p. 51.6 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Baal, the men of war, and the surrounding thousands. But around him were angels that excel in strength.

703 Royalty and Ruin, p. 52.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… if Baal, follow him.”

704 Royalty and Ruin, p. 52.4 (Ellen Gould White)

… ; but Baal’s prophets are four hundred and fifty men. Therefore let them give us two bulls; and let them choose one bull for themselves, cut it in pieces, and lay …

705 Royalty and Ruin, p. 52.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Elijah’s proposal was so reasonable that the people answered, “It is well spoken.” The prophets of Baal dared not refuse. Elijah directed them, “Choose one bull for yourselves and prepare it first, for you are many.”

706 Royalty and Ruin, p. 52.6 (Ellen Gould White)

… : “O Baal, hear us!” Leaping, writhing, and screaming, with tearing of hair and cutting of flesh, the priests pleaded with their god to help them. Morning passed, noon …

707 Royalty and Ruin, p. 53.2 (Ellen Gould White)

Gladly would Satan have helped those who were devoted to his service. Gladly would he have sent lightning to ignite their sacrifice. But Jehovah had set Satan’s limits, and he could not carry one spark to Baal’s altar.

708 Royalty and Ruin, p. 53 (Ellen Gould White)

The Prophets of Baal Give Up

709 Royalty and Ruin, p. 53.4 (Ellen Gould White)

Evening drew on. The prophets of Baal were weary, faint, and confused. One suggested one thing, and another suggested something else, until finally in despair they withdrew from the contest.

710 Royalty and Ruin, p. 53.7 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Baal’s followers.

711 Royalty and Ruin, p. 54.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… prayer. Baal’s priests had screamed and leaped from early morning until late in the afternoon. But as Elijah prayed, no senseless shrieks echoed over Carmel’s …

712 Royalty and Ruin, p. 54.3 (Ellen Gould White)

A silence, heavy and solemn, rested on all. The priests of Baal trembled with terror, conscious of their guilt.

713 Royalty and Ruin, p. 54.5 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Baal worship stood fully revealed, in contrast with the reasonable service that the true God required. The people recognized God’s justice and mercy …

714 Royalty and Ruin, p. 54 (Ellen Gould White)

The Priests of Baal Unrepentant

715 Royalty and Ruin, p. 54.6 (Ellen Gould White)

But the priests of Baal refused to repent, even in their defeat and in the presence of divine glory. They would still remain the prophets of Baal. In this they showed themselves ripe for destruction.

716 Royalty and Ruin, p. 54.7 (Ellen Gould White)

… worship Baal, the Lord directed Elijah to destroy these false teachers. The people’s anger had already been aroused, and when Elijah gave the command, “Seize …

717 Royalty and Ruin, p. 55.1 (Ellen Gould White)

… of Baal killed, the way was opened for a mighty spiritual reformation. The judgments of Heaven had been executed. The people had confessed their sins and acknowledged …

718 Royalty and Ruin, p. 60.4 (Ellen Gould White)

The One who reads the hearts of all revealed to the prophet that there were many others who had remained true to Him through the long years of apostasy. “I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal.”

719 Royalty and Ruin, p. 60.5 (Ellen Gould White)

… following Baal. Many are substituting human theories for the Word of God. People teach that human reason should be exalted above the teachings of the Word …

720 Royalty and Ruin, p. 60 (Ellen Gould White)

Many Today Have Not Bowed to Baal