The God Who Answers By Fire - An inspiring sermon outline on God's acceptance. Fire has always been a sign of God's acceptance. Divine fire marked Abraham's covenant with Jehovah, Moses' call to lead Israel at the burning bush, the dedication of the Tabernacle in the wilderness and the consecration of Solomon's Temple.  The altar fire – not kindled by any human hand or replenished by any material fuel – was the sign of Divine approval.