Great Lives Elijah, Charles R. Swindoll
Great Lives Elijah, Charles R. Swindoll
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Great Lives: Elijah
A Man of Heroism and Humility

Author: Charles R. Swindoll

Narrator: Maurice England

Unabridged: 6 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 08/15/2023


Synopsis

Now, more than ever, we're in need of men and women who aren't afraid to live courageously. Thankfully, the Bible gives us timeless examples of great leaders who gracefully stood up for what they believed in, including God's mighty prophet Elijah. Join bestselling author Charles Swindoll as he explores the life and legacy of this incredible man of faith.Exploring the depths of Elijah's fascinating life as a prophet of God, Swindoll doesn't gloss over his human weaknesses; rather, he presents an honest picture of this ordinary man who God transformed into His personal spokesman to confront idolatry and evil in the ancient world.In Elijah, renowned Bible teacher Swindoll analyzes the impact of the Old Testament prophet. Elijah was uncompromisingly strong, yet self-controlled. Disciplined, yet forgiving. Audaciously courageous, yet kind. Heroic in the heat of battle, yet humble in the aftermath.The fifth book in Swindoll's Great Lives series, Elijah will give you the encouragement you need to:Walk humbly on the path that God has set out for youExhibit heroism under pressureUncover the life-changing power of prayerWithin the pages of Elijah, you're sure to find a life worth emulating.

About Charles R. Swindoll

Pastor Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God's Word. He is the founding pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, as well as the founder of Insight for Living, a leading program in Christian broadcasting since 1979 that airs around the world. Chuck has also served as president and now chancellor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary and has contributed more than 100 titles to a worldwide reading audience, books for which he has received the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award, twelve Gold Medallion Awards, and the Christian Book Award for Bible of the Year.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on May 16, 2016

A wonderful look at this amazing man of God......more

Goodreads review by Poppy on January 04, 2021

So good!!! I love reading Charles Swindoll’s character studies. His imagination as he breaks down the situations of each person is crazy cool. Would definitely recommend......more

Goodreads review by Timothy on October 16, 2021

A great joy to read I have always loved the Elijah of the Word of God. Swindoll really makes the character come alive with his easy to read style. He truly does remind us that our Bible heroes are simply men that yielded themselves to the will of Almighty God. They have flaws and weak moments, but ou......more

Goodreads review by Brian on July 31, 2015

Elijah: A Man of Heroism and Humility takes a look at the life of Elijah in a way that is unlike any other book that I've encountered before. Dr. Charles Swindoll paints a picturesque image of him as someone akin to this nation's Robert E. Lee. Having faced a crucible that was very warlike in nature......more

Goodreads review by Clara on November 06, 2009

Although I have read the Story of Elijah many times, the Bible became fresh again as I read Swindoll's Character study of Elijah. When Elijah is taken up in a whirlwind and Elisha cries, "My Father! My Father! The chariots and horsemen of Israel." This was a capsule of the life of Elijah. Swindoll s......more