PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE- ELIJAH PB

When Elijah lived in Israel in 900 BC, truth was being compromised and the people had departed from the worship of the one true God.

It was a multi-faith society. There was immorality at the highest level. Toleration trumped truth. True prophets were being persecuted. It was much like Western society today. What can Christians do in such a spiritual and moral climate? Elijah is our great example and inspiration as we dare to contend for the truth, even taking on the religious establishment if necessary. What could be more timely or relevant for the Christian church at the present time?

Endorsements
This small book shows the author to be a reality-man, a bible-man, and a God-centred, Christ-exalting, and church-loving man. These qualities enable him to see deep into the lessons that Elijah’s life has to teach us, and to set them out in a way that searches and strengthens us simultaneously. Cheeseman clears the head, warms the heart, and imparts much nourishment by his comments on the story. His book will reward prayerful readers, and will prove ideal for parish study groups.
James I Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada

This is a great little book that will feed the mind and heart. Elijah’s story is a key one with much to teach us, that needs to be better known and preached about. John makes the helpful and necessary biblical theological connections to the New Testament as a passionate and faithful servant of Christ. I warmly recommend it.
Wallace Benn
Bishop of Lewes, UK

Target Readership
- General Christian readership
- Small groups, Adult Sunday Schools
- May be used in personal devotions

Additional notes
- Popular ‘People in the Bible’ series from Day One
- Brings Bible characters alive in modern context
- Informative content at a readable and enjoyable level

Chapter contents

Introduction
1. The darkest hour before the dawn (1 Kings 16:29-17:1)
2. Lessons at a brook (1 Kings 17:2-6)
3. The blessings of obedience (1 Kings 17:7-16)
4. The secret of effective prayer (1 Kings 17:17-24)
5. Darkness and light (1 Kings 18:1-17)
6. Who is on the Lord’s side? (1 Kings 18:18-24)
7. The folly of false religion (1 Kings 18:25-29)
8. Fire from heaven (1 Kings 18:30-39)
9. The awesome judgement of God (1 Kings 18:40)
10. Further lessons about prayer (1 Kings 18:41-46)
11. The cause of depression (1 Kings 19:1-4)
12. Remedies for depression (1 Kings 19:5-8)
13. Further remedies for depression (1 Kings 19:9-18)
14. The slavery of sin (1 Kings 21)
15. Day of reckoning (1 Kings 21)
16. The wages of sin is death (2 Kings 1)
17. The importance of dying well (2 Kings 2:1-12)
18. The key to spiritual power (2 Kings 2:9-14)

Pages: 128