The Life of Elijah – Contra Mundum

Elijah was a remarkable prophet who stood contra mundum – “against the world.” His story begins at 1 Kings 17. To follow David’s written commentary on these Bible passages, start here.

• 1. Standing Before God, Against Kings – 1 Kings 16:29-17:1
• 2. The Prophet by the Brook – 1 Kings 17:2-7
• 3. Where No One Expected – 1 Kings 17:8-16
• 4. Life from Death – 1 Kings 17:17-24
• 5. What Brings Trouble – 1 Kings 18:1-19
• 6. How Long? 1 Kings 18:17-24
• 7. The God of Fire – 1 Kings 18:25-40
• 8. Downpour – 1 Kings 18:41-46
• 9. The Depressed Prophet – 1 Kings 19:1-8
• 10. How God Speaks – 1 Kings 19:9-18
• 11. The Apprentice Prophet – 1 Kings 19:19-21
• 12. Speaking Truth to Power – 1 Kings 21:17-29
• 13. Bad News for a Bad King – 2 Kings 1
• 14. The Ascension of Elijah – 2 Kings 2:1-11
• 15. Passing the Torch – 2 Kings 2:11-18