Fire

It was customary with the Lord to answer men by fire when any great principle, or new institution, was to be established. Thus, the covenant with Abraham was confirmed by fire (Gen. 15:17); there also came out a fire from before the Lord, and consumed the offering on Aaron’s induction as high priest (Lev. 9:24); when the plague was stayed at the intercession of David, the Lord answered him by fire from heaven upon the altar of burnt offering, and thus indicated the place he had chosen to place his name there (1 Chron. 21:16, 18, 26; 22:1); and also at the dedication of the temple fire consumed the sacrifices in the same way (2 Chron. 7:1).

. Vol. 38: The Christadelphian: Volume 38. 2001 (electronic ed.) (44). Birmingham: Christadelphian Magazine & Publishing Association.