The departure of Elijah from this world was even more striking than his entrance as a prophetic lightning rod. He was a force to be reckoned with by ungodly kings with an uncomfortable message for an idolatrous people. Miracles attended him wherever he went and a final miracle would secure his departure from this world. He was a man on fire. He called for fire on top of Mount Carmel and it fell. He called down fire on those who sought to take his life. Now fire would bring Elijah’s earthly ministry to a close even though he would not pass through the portal of death. 

The Prophet Elijah Sermon Series - Week 4 of 4 - 7.28.19