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| When the skit is over, discuss the story. Ask: How did God prove himself to be more powerful than Baal? (God brought a drought on the land, sent heavenly fire on to his altar and totally destroyed it, and showered the land with rain ending the drought. There were 450 of Baal’s prophets who cried out and danced about, but Baal still could not set fire to the altar. There was one man, Elijah, who asked God to show his power to the people and he did.) APPLY: (10–15 minutes) Hand out slips of paper and ask students to write down ten things that they spend most of them time doing. Collect the slips and tally the score on a blackboard or on poster board. Possible examples: watching TV, listening to music, spending time with a boyfriend/girlfriend, playing sports, reading, shopping, homework, hanging out with friends, on the computer with friends, practicing music, eating, sleeping, worrying, stressing out, etc. Ask: Is it possible that some or all of these activities are Baal’s in our lives? Discuss. Why or why not are they like a “false god”? Ask students to compare the gods in their lives to God. What do our activities provide for us? (Friendship, security, entertainment, etc.) What can and has God provided for us? How can we find ways to make God the God of our lives? If we would do that, would it be worthwhile? Would it be worth the effort? RESPOND: (3–5 minutes) Say: Whether we have thought about it or not, we have all experienced the power of God in our lives. Let’s take a few minutes to praise God for God’s power and for all that God has done for us! Play the CD and encourage youth to either sing along or listen and praise God in their own way. Continued... |
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