Elijah on Mount Carmel
The prophet Elijah challenges 450 prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel. God sends fire from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, vindicating the Lord.
Elijah Taken Up to Heaven
A chariot of fire and horses of fire separate Elijah from Elisha, and Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. Elisha receives a double portion of his spirit.
Elisha's Ministry
Elisha succeeds Elijah and performs many miracles — purifying water, multiplying oil, raising the Shunammite's son, healing Naaman's leprosy, and more.
Malachi Prophesies
The last Old Testament prophet speaks, calling Israel to faithfulness and foretelling the coming of Elijah before the great day of the Lord.
The Transfiguration
On a high mountain, Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. His face shines like the sun, and Moses and Elijah appear with Him.
I will send my messenger to prepare the way (Malachi 3:1) — fulfilled in John the Baptist (Mark 1:2-4).
Behold, I send Elijah the prophet before the great day of the Lord (Malachi 4:5) — Jesus identifies John the Baptist as this Elijah (Matthew 11:14).
Elijah turns the hearts of the people back to God (1 Kings 18) — John comes in the spirit and power of Elijah (Luke 1:17).
Elijah is taken up by a whirlwind (2 Kings 2:11) — a type of Christ's ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9).