1Ki 18:38 | MHM | STEP | v. 38 : God immediately answers Elijah’s prayer. Fire from heaven falls and consumes not only the sacrifice and the wood, but also the stones, the dust, and all the water in the trench. This supernatural fire proves that the LORD is the only true God and that He accepts Elijah’s offering ( Leviticus 9:24; 1 Chronicles 21:26; 2 Chronicles 7:1 ). The people are terrified by the power of God (Psalm 135:7; Isaiah 27:4-5 ).

‏ 1 Kings 18:38

v. 38: God immediately answers Elijah’s prayer. Fire from heaven falls and consumes not only the sacrifice and the wood, but also the stones, the dust, and all the water in the trench. This supernatural fire proves that the LORD is the only true God and that He accepts Elijah’s offering (Leviticus 9:24; 1 Chronicles 21:26; 2 Chronicles 7:1). The people are terrified by the power of God (Psalm 135:7; Isaiah 27:4-5 ^a).