Guiding Questions: I Kings 18

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Why did God want Elijah to go to Ahab?
After Elijah tells Ovadiah to go back to Ahab to relay the message that “Elijah is here,” what was it that made Ovadiah fearful? Why did he believe Ahab might kill him?
From the information in this chapter, what do you believe is the nature of a prophet and what was his role in the ancient world?
Notice the almost comic, and at moments taunting, performance with which Elijah carries on against the prophets of Baal.
Why did Elijah have them pour water on the altar?
How does this incident and the characters of Ahab and Elijah fit into the larger narrative of the Book of Kings?

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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Kings I, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: I Kings 18, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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