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761 The Promise, p. 55.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… after Baal. “There was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the Lord, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up.” 1 Kings 21:25. Ahab’s …
762 The Promise, p. 55.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Baal and Ashtoreth were everywhere. Idolatrous temples multiplied. The smoke of sacrifices offered to false gods polluted the air. Hill and valley resounded …
763 The Promise, p. 55.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Baal and Ashtoreth instead of to the Giver of every good and perfect gift. The people forgot that the living God controlled the sun, the clouds of heaven …
764 The Promise, p. 56.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Baal” there were four hundred fifty, besides four hundred “prophets of Asherah.” 1 Kings 18:19. Nothing short of the miracle-working power of God could preserve …
765 The Promise, p. 58.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Baal claimed that dew and rain came from the ruling forces of nature, and that through the creative energy of the sun the earth brought forth abundantly …
766 The Promise, p. 59.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Baal, who united in cursing the prophet and defying Jehovah. News quickly spread throughout the land regarding Elijah’s denunciation of Israel’s sins …
767 The Promise, p. 59.2 (Ellen Gould White)
… in Baal and to ignore the prophecy of Elijah as idle words. Do not fear the God of Elijah, they urged. It is Baal who brings the harvest and provides for man and …
768 The Promise, p. 59 (Ellen Gould White)
Priests of Baal Keep the People Deceived
769 The Promise, p. 59.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… : If Baal could still give dew and rain, then let the king of Israel worship him and the people say that he is God. Determined to keep the people in deception, the …
770 The Promise, p. 66.3 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Baal hated Elijah and spared no effort to bring him within reach of their power. And still there was no rain.
771 The Promise, p. 68.1 (Ellen Gould White)
… the Baals.”
772 The Promise, p. 70.2 (Ellen Gould White)
Standing before Ahab, Elijah commanded, “Send and gather all Israel to me on Mount Carmel, the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal, and the four hundred prophets of Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”
773 The Promise, p. 71.1 (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.
774 The Promise, p. 71.4 (Ellen Gould White)
… of Baal, the men of war, and the surrounding thousands. But around him were angels that excel in strength.
775 The Promise, p. 71.5 (Ellen Gould White)
… if Baal, follow him.”
776 The Promise, p. 72.3 (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 …
777 The Promise, p. 72.4 (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.”
778 The Promise, p. 72.5 (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 …
779 The Promise, p. 73.3 (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.
780 The Promise, p. 73 (Ellen Gould White)
The Prophets of Baal Give Up