The Life and Times of Elijah & Elisha

This 1970 series traces the dramatic lives of Elijah and Elisha, two of Israel’s greatest prophets, who stood boldly for God in an age of idolatry, corruption, and compromise. Brother Harry Tennant unfolds their stories against the backdrop of divided kingdoms and false worship, showing how their words and actions revealed the living God to a nation that had forgotten Him. From Mount Carmel to the widow’s house in Zarephath, from the lonely wilderness to fiery chariots and the passing of the mantle, these prophets speak across the centuries, calling us to faith, courage, and trust in the God who never forsakes His people.

Class 1: The Prophet of Fire

The series begins with Elijah’s sudden appearance in Israel’s history, announcing drought and judgment upon Ahab and Jezebel. Brother Tennant shows how Elijah’s lonely stand reveals the power of the living God, who sustains His servant at the brook and in the widow’s home, and who begins to turn hearts back to Himself.

Class 2: The Widow’s Son and the God Who Lives

In this study, Elijah faces the anguish of death in the house where he had been sustained. Brother Tennant reflects on the widow’s cry, Elijah’s prayer, and the raising of her son, drawing lessons about faith, suffering, and the God who brings life out of despair.

Class 3: The Contest on Mount Carmel

Here Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal in one of Scripture’s most dramatic moments. Brother Tennant brings out the meaning of the repaired altar, the water-drenched sacrifice, and the fire from heaven, showing how God vindicated His name and called Israel to decision: “The Lord, He is God.”

Class 4: The Still Small Voice

After Carmel’s triumph comes Elijah’s desolation at Horeb. Brother Tennant explores the wind, the earthquake, the fire, and finally the still small voice, teaching how God’s true work is often quiet and unseen. The study reminds listeners that faith must rest not in outward signs, but in the gentle persistence of God’s Spirit.

Class 5: The Mantle Passed

This lecture follows the closing chapter of Elijah’s life and the calling of Elisha. Brother Tennant shows how God prepared a successor, how the mantle fell, and how Elisha took up the prophet’s work. The study highlights the importance of faithful continuity and the assurance that God’s work never depends on one man alone.

Class 6: The God of Elijah and Elisha

The series concludes with Elisha’s ministry, marked by miracles of healing, provision, and judgment. Brother Tennant reflects on the legacy of these two prophets and their witness to the God of Israel, who worked through them to call His people back to covenant faithfulness. The final study leaves listeners with the searching question: “Where is the Lord God of Elijah?”

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