Practical Reflections on the Life and Times of Elijah
Overview
The story of Elijah is recognized as one of the many instances where God preserved his people in the middle of evil—an evil king, a deteriorating nation, and opponents ready to tear Israel apart. But most importantly, Elijah’s life powerfully reveals God’s modes of interaction with the world and God’s methods for confronting evil. Mackintosh’s biography of Elijah connects the life of Elijah to the central figures of the New Testament—such as John the Baptist, Peter, and Paul—and illustrates ways which the church can minister within the context of evil. The conclusion of Practical Reflections on the Life and Times of Elijah is devoted to Mackintosh’s remarks for the church.
Top Highlights
“Elijah was hiding himself from man, while God was showing Himself to Elijah” (Page 24)
“The state of things at this time in Israel called for some mighty man of valor to come forth and act in divine energy against the tide of evil.” (Page 10)
“Our time of training in secret, must far exceed our time of acting in public” (Page 21)
Man’s complete ruin in sin, and God’s perfect remedy in Christ, are fully, clearly, and often strikingly presented [in Mackintosh’s writings].
—Andrew Miller, a leader of the Plymouth Brethren movement
- Title: Practical Reflections on the Life and Times of Elijah
- Author: C. H. Mackintosh
- Series: C. H. Mackintosh Collection
- Publisher: Loizeaux Brothers Publications
- Pages: 164