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Elijah

Elijah Prophet of Fire

Old Testamentc. 870 BC View journey on map

About Elijah

Elijah was one of the most powerful prophets in the Old Testament, known for his dramatic confrontations with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. During a time when Israel had turned to worship false gods under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, Elijah called the nation back to the true God. He performed miracles, including raising a widow's son from the dead and calling fire from heaven. He was taken to heaven in a whirlwind with a chariot of fire, and is expected to return before the Messiah.

Events in the life of Elijah

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Elijah's Character Traits

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Elijah's Life Timeline

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  1. Drought Announcementc. 870 BC

    Announces Drought

    1KI 17:1
  2. Provision in Hidingc. 870 BC

    Fed by Ravens at Cherith

    1KI 17:2-7
  3. Provision in Hidingc. 869 BC

    Widow of Zarephath

    1KI 17:8-24
  4. Confrontationc. 867 BC

    Confrontation on Mount Carmel

    1KI 18:1-40
  5. Confrontationc. 867 BC

    Rain Returns

    1KI 18:41-46
  6. Crisis and Renewalc. 867 BC

    Flees to Horeb

    1KI 19:1-18
  7. Crisis and Renewalc. 867 BC

    Calling of Elisha

    1KI 19:19-21
  8. Prophetic Ministryc. 855 BC

    Naboth's Vineyard

    1KI 21:1-29
  9. Final Ministryc. 850 BC

    Fire from Heaven on Soldiers

    2KI 1:1-17
  10. Departurec. 850 BC

    Taken Up to Heaven

    2KI 2:1-14

Elijah's Key Relationships

Elijah's Key Locations

Spiritual Lessons from Elijah

God Provides in Unexpected Ways

Ravens (unclean birds) fed Elijah; a Gentile widow sustained him in enemy territory. Don't limit how God might provide for you.

Stand Alone if Necessary

Elijah faced 450 prophets of Baal alone on Carmel. One person with God is a majority. Be willing to stand against the crowd for truth.

Even Prophets Get Discouraged

After his greatest victory, Elijah fled and wanted to die. God didn't rebuke him but sent rest and food. Take care of physical needs in spiritual crisis.

God Speaks in Stillness

At Horeb, God wasn't in the wind, earthquake, or fire - but in a still small voice. Cultivate silence to hear God's voice.

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