It is fitting that the lessons which may be drawn from the ministry and life of the prophet Elijah should be studied by each generation: because history repeats itself. The wickedness and idolatry rampant in Ahab’s reign are again thriving in our gross 21st century’s profanities and corruptions.

False prophets occupy large spheres of influence and truths dear to our evangelical forefathers have been downtrodden as the mire in the streets. A.W. Pink clearly felt called to the task of smiting the ungodliness of the age with the rod of God’s anger while at the same time encouraging the faithful remnant. With these objects he undertakes the exposition of Elijah’s ministry and applies it to the contemporary situation.