1 Kings 18:30-35

The Prepatation.

As the time of the evening sacrifice approached, Elijah left the priests of Baal prophesying in despair. Satan, if permitted, could have brought fire down (see Job 1:12 , Job 1:16 ; Revelation 13:13 , Revelation 13:14 ); but God restrained him. The people were now convinced that Baal was not able to hear his priests; so they drew round Elijah, and observed the order in which he proceeded with his preparation.

I. HE REPAIRED THE ALTAR OF THE LORD .

1 . Then there had been an altar of the Lord on Carmel .

2 . But this altar had been "broken down."

3 . Elijah would not use the altar used by the priests of Baal .

4 . Twelve stones were employed in the repairs .

II. HE PREPARED THE SACRIFICE .

1 . " He put the wood in order ."

2 . He poured writer upon the sacrifice .