As Elijah flees from Jezebel, he enters a landscape where God was a familiar presence. God's preferred hangouts were mountains and deserts. So Elijah flees to the desert again. This time instead of ravens it's an angel of the Lord who brings him food and drink. But this was not enough for Elijah; he needed …
A Prophet like Jesus
Have you ever wondered why in the Gospels Jesus is often confused for Elijah? Who was Elijah? And why would people think of Jesus as Elijah? July 20th is the feast day of Elijah the Prophet, so I'd like to reflect on his life and relationship to Jesus. He is one of the most popular …
