The Battle for Your Attention

873 BCE Ahab builds an altar to Baal and a Asherah pole

870 BCE Elijah warns a drought is coming because of Ahab’s apostacy

867 BCE Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal

Asherah pole - An Asherah pole was a sacred wooden object used in the worship of the Canaanite goddess Asherah, often symbolizing fertility and motherhood. The Old Testament condemns their use, describing them as idolatrous symbols that were erected alongside altars to other gods. The poles themselves were sometimes crudely carved tree trunks, and their worship was frequently linked with practices like ritual prostitution and child sacrifice.

Baal - Baal was a Canaanite fertility and storm god that the Israelites repeatedly worshipped, leading to much conflict with God.This worship involved sexual rituals, child sacrifice, and building temples and altars, which the biblical narrative portrays as a grave sin and a direct challenge to the worship of Yahweh. 

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4th leading cause of death among teenagers is suicide.

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STEP ONE: Make a decision.

Elijah determined to take a stand.

Elijah directly questioned the ability of the false gods.

Elijah learned that God is in control.