Chariots of Fire: The Radical Life of Elijah

The prophet Elijah is one of the most dynamic figures in the Bible and was a pivotal link between the Old and New Testaments. As the Scriptures state, Elijah was a man like us, so he had his share of failures, but he also rose above the deteriorating climate of his culture and called people back to God.We can learn from Elijah and make a difference in our own culture. In Chariots of Fire: The Radical Life of Elijah, Dr. Jacoby draws from the powerful for story of Elijah the prophet to address the following topics and more: The difference between true and false prophets The importance of calling people back to God How to resist the lure of the world, its temptations, false hopes, and empty promises How to fight materialism and allegiance to the government above devotion to God The need to care for the underprivileged, the marginalized, the poor, and the orphans The necessity of taking a stand against sin and false teaching Positive steps to fight depression and hopelessness The nature