The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come. Acts 2:20

Trivia: Who did the people of Lystra think were the gods Mercury and Jupiter?

How many did God kill in Elijah's prayer contest?


At least 450

And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there. 1 Kings 18:19
Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and fifty, and the prophets of the groves four hundred, which eat at Jezebel's table. ... And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there. 1 Kings 18:19

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