ELIJAH – A Man With A Nature Like Ours
EXPOSITORY ARTICLE | William Stewart | Odessa, Ontario, Canada
Elijah is the most memorable of the prophets during the early days of the divided kingdom. There were others before him, but they came and went quickly and with little fanfare. However, we have substantial detail about portions of Elijah’s work beginning in 1 Kings 17 and ending in 2 Kings 2. Additionally, he is referenced thirty times in the New Testament, which is more than any other Old Testament prophet (except Moses).
One of the first things I am prone to do when studying an individual in the Bible is to look at the meaning of their name. Often we will find something significant. Elijah’s name does not disappoint. His name in Hebrew is ‘Eliyah, which is a combination of two vital Hebrew words – Elohiym (God) and Yahweh (Jehovah). Without even opening his mouth, the prophet declared, “Jehovah is God.” Read More