elijah

  1. T

    Why did Jesus Pray?

    SCRIPTURE: 'One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. Only his disciples were with him, and he asked them, “Who do people say I am?” … About eight days later Jesus took Peter, John, and James up on a mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    My 12 Favorite Scriptures Pt 7

    Video Talk 1 Kings 18:36-39 ESV Now, this may seem an odd choice to have as one of my favorite Scriptures, but this passage of Scripture spoke to me strongly at a time in my life when I was sharing the truths of the Scriptures, and when I was being treated much like Elijah was when King Ahab...
  3. The Liturgist

    Happy Transfiguration!

    I want to wish all members of ChristianForums a glorious, joyful Feast of the Transfiguration, whether you celebrated it today or are celebrating it on Sunday, or for those Eastern and Oriental Orthodox members like @dzheremi and @Pavel Mosko on the Julian or Coptic calendar, in two weeks or so...
  4. Daniel Marsh

    LDS Does JS see Elijah and Elias as two people or the same person?

    D&C 110 11 After this avision closed, the heavens were again opened unto us; and Moses appeared before us, and committed unto us the keys of the regathering of Israel from the four parts of the earth, and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the north. 12 After this, Elias appeared...
  5. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    The best & worst of Religion (video)

    In this video, the wonderful speaker Bishop Barron discusses the story of Elijah, with various aspects from his life, and discusses it in the context of religion as a whole. In particular, Barron discusses the famous event of Elijah challenging the worshipers of Baal to a divine showdown: Which...
  6. Broken Fence

    Moses in Garden

    This is very interesting to me. Most teach and believe Jesus before ressurection took Abraham's bosom with Him when He took keys of hell and death. If this is so how was Moses transfigured with Elijah in garden before crucifixion? Also Peter says gospel was preached to the dead. Which most are...
  7. brinny

    Elijah: A quick question.

    I was just reading 2 kings chapter 2, and this is where it is written that Elijah was taken by a whirlwind to a chariot of fire. Now either i missed something, i'm not sure, but i couldn't help but wonder if there were horses pulling that chariot of fire. Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you.
  8. Maxelcat

    Time's up Elijah?

    Been reading 1 kings 18/19. After all the priests of Baal are killed Elijah seems to get very low. The Still, Small voice says to him in vs16 'Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet.' Niv. and the Esv has 'in...