ipl-logo

Elijah: The Most Well-Known Prophets

709 Words3 Pages

One of the most well-known prophets of the Bible, Elijah represented God in a bold manner. He appeared in the later chapters of 1 Kings and the opening few chapters of 2 Kings. God sent Elijah during this time to warn Israel to repent from idolatry. Through his various miracles, this courageous prophet also showed who the real God was. Elijah’s acts and non-hesitant ways are a great example to God’s people today. From many stories in the Bible, it is shown that God can use anyone from anywhere to do His works. As a man from a small town named Tishbe, Elijah was a great example of this. He was an average human being, but he had great quantities of faith in the Lord, as his name meant “my God is Yahweh” (Zavada). As said in the book of James, “ Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and …show more content…

During this time, Jezebel and Ahab were constantly looking for him since he made their life so difficult. They searched every nook and cranny for him, but they had no luck. It was easy to spot him because the Bible described him as being hairy and wearing a leather girdle (NIV English-Korean Bible). Jezebel in this time executed the followers of God. But a prophet named Obadiah saved some of these people by hiding them and giving them food. He was at risk of dying if he was caught, but God watched over him and His people (Mindel). These incidents show that Elijah trusted God to the fullest. He knew that the Lord would be his shield when he went up to Ahab. God was also with him when he made the sacrifice on Mount Carmel. This also showed the pagan people who the actual God was. His confidence and reliance in the Lord were few of the reasons why he was chosen by God. His story inspires believers to trust and have faith God in whatever they do, and He’ll guide them through

Show More
Related

  • Summary Of An Original M The Life And Times Of Elijah Muhammad

    1990 Words  | 8 Pages

    “An Original Man: The Life and Times of Elijah Muhammad”, “Black Nationalism: A Search for Identity in America”, and “The Black Muslims in America” are some books that go into very descriptive detail to portray the person Elijah Muhammad was and how he used his religion, The Nation of Islam, to deliver his messages and gain followers as well as traction in his movements. These books proceed to enlighten the reader of the plight of African-Americans in the 20th century and how Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam was a sign of strength and fortitude which encouraged those within its reach to better themselves and their communities. Although the Nation of Islam helped a lot of African-Americans, its message also helped limit its reach from a lot of African-Americans, which is described in these books. In the 1st book, “An Original Man: The Life and Times of Elijah Muhammad” written by Claude Clegg, Historian Claude Clegg proposes that Elijah Muhammad was one of the most influential black men of the 20th century.

    Read More

  • How Did Dr Sasaki Survived Hiroshima

    475 Words  | 2 Pages

    He may have been the reason most of these people lived, which makes you wonder if he was chosen by God to save these people's lives. It was nearly impossible for him to have been completely untouched, allowing him to save other lives. It can easily considered to be a miracle, his life was protected in order for him to save others. It was not only that he survived by luck, it’s what he did after that proves it was the will of

    Read More

  • Planned Parenthood Research Paper

    1035 Words  | 5 Pages

    Psalm 139:15-16 says, “My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written; the

    Read More

  • Adversity In Three Day Road

    1181 Words  | 5 Pages

    Even for most soldiers they would be quite uncomfortable killing a human, but Elijah does not even think twice about what he has just done. He even tries to justify that his actions were right and it had to be done. Guilt is no longer a part of Elijah and it is seen when he feels no remorse for killing an innocent child. Elijah possessing no guilt adds on to his ineffective way of coping with his adversities. Elijah disregards human lives by treating humans as a motivation for his own satisfaction which results in mental instability.

    Read More

  • Jesus: A Modern Epic Hero In The Bible

    547 Words  | 3 Pages

    Jesus is a modern epic hero. Across the span of his lifetime, He has fulfilled all of the eight elements of the epic hero cycle. You can read all about His life in the Bible. Jesus was born with a special DNA. He is the son of God.

    Read More

  • Discussion Of Elijah's Three Obstacles In Education

    208 Words  | 1 Pages

    Elijah is a new staff member who faces three obstacles: Belief perseverance, functional fixedness, and overconfidence. If he doesn’t overcome these obstacles he could lose his job. Elijah is convinced that teaching without technology is the best way to teach kids. No matter how many times his co-workers tries show him facts that says otherwise, he refuses to believe it. This belief perseverance is stopping his class from learning the way other classes do.

    Read More

  • The Theme Of Optimism In Night By Elie Wiesel

    731 Words  | 3 Pages

    Life is full of good and bad experiences, but you don’t always have control of what happens. That can be scary sometimes and it depends on how you handle it as to whether you get out of that situation. In the memoir Night written by Elie Wiesel, Eli, a teenager had been taken away from his home and taken to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Night is the scary record of Elie Wiesel’s memories of the death of his own family and the death of his own innocence as he tries to fight his way out of the concentration camp. Over the course of the book, Eli changes from a believer in God living in bearable conditions to someone who has become profane because of the situation he’s been put in.

    Read More

  • Elie's Belief In God Analysis

    451 Words  | 2 Pages

    Milos Kulina Elie’s faith towards God changes a lot as the story goes on. In the beginning of the work, his faith in God is complete. In chapter one when asked why he prays to God, he says, “Why did I pray? ... Why did I live?

    Read More

  • The Crucible Absaloma Quotes

    1409 Words  | 6 Pages

    David did not merely serve his own generation; he did so by the will of God. This means he demonstrated the characters of God as expressed in Ps 145:8-9. Ps 145:8-9 8 The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. 9

    Read More

  • 'Good Vs. Evil In Station Eleven'

    1049 Words  | 5 Pages

    When thrown in a unique situation, how one reacts may not reflect their normal social behavior. In fact, it may push an individual to react in a way that could be deemed negative, regardless of having a genuine and positive nature. In the novel Station Eleven written by Emily St. John Mandel, the author explores the conflict desires between good and evil in a post- apocalyptic world. Mandel shows the conflict between good and bad through the characters of Kristen, the Prophet and the boy.

    Read More

  • Examples Of Glory In Beowulf

    353 Words  | 2 Pages

    His strength and willpower assisted him on the journey to make a name for himself even when he is dead.

    Read More

  • Similarities Between Elijah And Martin Luther King Jr

    1200 Words  | 5 Pages

    His story is told in the Old Testament in Kings I and II. Elijah believed that Yaweh was the one true God. He thought that people who did not believe this should repent the worship of the false Gods that they believed in. Elijah believed that if Ahab and his people did not repent then God would send a famine. That’s

    Read More

  • Exegesis Of Isaiah 53

    1241 Words  | 5 Pages

    This is important as He is one who would have as Solomon describes a fear of God. Isaiah then says that He

    Read More

  • Baalboa By Richard Rodriquez, And Mother Tongue: Book Analysis

    918 Words  | 4 Pages

    (Murray81) This shows that the Indians thought of him as a god when they first met him and that they couldn’t tell him apart from a god. I think that

    Read More

  • Summary: Detailed Observation For Jonah 4: 1-11

    1281 Words  | 6 Pages

    Chapter 13 – Exercise: Detailed Observation for Jonah 4:1-11. Jonah’s Prayer of Displeasure of Prayer (4:1-3) 1 “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.” Observation: vs.1 is a continuation of chapter 3.

    Read More

More about Elijah: The Most Well-Known Prophets

Open Document