THE EXPLOIT OF PROPHET ELIJAH

Elijah was a prophet who vindicated the Lord as Israel's God in a time of great apostasy. Believed to be taken up into heaven, his return is said to initiate Israel's ultimate vindication.In Matthew, Mark and Luke, Elijah's spiritual return is made known in the ministry of John the Baptist (Matt 11:7-14; Mk 9:13; Luke 1:13-17).Elijah the prophet has the following attributes; a fearless reformer, Rebuked kings, Mighty in prayer, In one instance yielded to discouragement, Not infallible in Judgment and Divinely honored.It also pictured Elijah the prophet to have served God between 860BC-852BC and did 16 miracles; half the number Elisha did which were 32 miracles.The prophet Elijah calls the people to make a decision concerning God and challenges the prophets of Baal to a fiery test. Read more