The Life of Elijah

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, and 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 twenty-first 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.

Contents

Preface

1. Elijah's Dramatic Appearance
2. The Heavens Shut Up
3. The Brook Cherith
4. The Trial of Faith
5. The Drying Brook
6. Directed to Zarephath
7. A Widow's Extremity
8. The Lord Will Provide
9. A Dark Providence 69
10. 'Women Received Their Dead Raised to Life Again'
11. Facing Danger
12. Confronting Ahab
13. The Troubler of Israel
14. The Call to Carmel
15. Elijah's Challenge
16. Ears That Hear Not
17. The Confidence of Faith
18. Effectual Prayer
19. The Answer by Fire
20. The Sound of Abundance of Rain
21. Persevering in Prayer
22. In Flight
23. In the Wilderness
24. Dejected
25. Refreshed
26. The Cave in Mount Horeb
27. A Still Small Voice
28. Elijah's Recovery
29. Naboth's Vineyard
30. The Sinner Found Out
31. A Dreadful Message
32. Elijah's Last Task
33. The Minister of Vengeance
34. Elijah's Departure
35. The Chariot of Fire