For which of these prophets of God did the Bible record explicitly to have abandoned...
For which of these prophets of God did the Bible record explicitly to have abandoned an agribusiness for a call to serve God?
- A) Elisha
- B) Ezekiel
- C) Elijah
- D) Obadiah
Correct Answer: A) Elisha
Explanation
The question is asking which prophet of God left a farming business to serve God, as explicitly recorded in the Bible. The options are Elisha, Ezekiel, Elijah, and Obadiah. The correct answer is option A, Elisha.
Elisha was a prophet in the Old Testament of the Bible. Before he was called by God, he was a farmer, plowing with a team of oxen. When Elijah, another prophet, passed by him, he threw his cloak around Elisha, indicating that Elisha was to be his successor. Elisha then left his farming business to follow Elijah and serve God as a prophet.
This story is recorded in 1 Kings 19:19-21 of the Bible. It shows that God can call anyone to serve Him, regardless of their occupation or background. It also demonstrates the importance of being willing to leave everything behind to follow God's call.
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