The Life of Elijah

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Weight 0.27 kg
Dimensions 18.1 × 12.1 × 1.7 cm
ISBN 9781800404274
Binding

Paperback

Format

Book

Page Count

320

Scripture

1 Kings, 2 Kings

Original Pub Date

1956

Banner Pub Date

Jun 1, 1963

Book Description

The life of Elijah has gripped the thought and imagination of preachers and writers in all ages. His sudden appearance out of complete obscurity, his dramatic interventions in the national history of Israel, his miracles, his departure from the earth in a chariot of fire all serve to that end. ‘He comes in like a tempest, who went out like a whirlwind’, says Bishop Hall; ‘the first we hear from him is an oath and a threat’. Judgement and mercy were mingled throughout Elijah’s astonishing career.

It is fitting that the lessons which may be drawn from Elijah’s ministry should be presented afresh to our generation. History repeats itself. The wickedness and idolatry rampant in Ahab’s reign live in our gross 21st century’s profanities and corruptions. False prophets occupy large spheres of influence and truths dear to our evangelical forefathers have been downtrodden as the mire in the streets. A.W. Pink clearly felt called to the task of smiting the ungodliness of the age with the rod of God’s anger while at the same time encouraging the faithful remnant. With these objects he undertakes the exposition of Elijah’s ministry and applies it to the contemporary situation.

Table of Contents Expand ↓

Preface 7
1. Elijah’s Dramatic Appearance 11
 2. The Heavens Shut Up 18
 3. The Brook Cherith 26
 4. The Trial of Faith 34
 5. The Drying Brook 43
 6. Directed to Zarephath 51
 7. A Widow’s Extremity 60
 8. The Lord Will Provide 69
 9. A Dark Providence 77
 10. ‘Women Received Their Dead Raised to Life Again’ 85
 11. Facing Danger 94
 12. Confronting Ahab 103
13. The Troubler of Israel 111
14. The Call to Carmel 120
 15. Elijah’s Challenge 129
 16. Ears That Hear Not 137
 17. The Confidence of Faith 145
 18. Effectual Prayer 154
 19. The Answer by Fire 163
 20. The Sound of Abundance of Rain 172
 21. Persevering in Prayer 180
 22. In Flight 190
 23. In the Wilderness 199
 24. Dejected 208
 25. Refreshed 216
 26. The Cave in Mount Horeb 225
 27. A Still Small Voice 234
 28. Elijah’s Recovery 243
 29. Naboth’s Vineyard 252
 30. The Sinner Found Out 261
 31. A Dreadful Message 270
 32. Elijah’s Last Task 279
 33. The Minister of Vengeance 287
 34. Elijah’s Departure 296
 35. The Chariot of Fire 305

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  1. Louisa Clemmer

    I read this book daily. Over and over again. Seeking God’s glory was Elijah’s focus.

  2. David J Natale

    My wife, Judy and I are reading this book for the third time together for our devotional time. We have been so blessed each time we have read it over the years that we just wanted to read it again. I have given several copies away.
    All glory to God.
    Thank you all you Banner servants for Christ for that labor of love.

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