These links between Elijah and Moses are not just there to help us enjoy the story. The point is that Elijah’s ministry is like Moses’. Moses is the great prophet who sets up the tabernacle and sacrificial system. In Elijah’s day, worship has been corrupted, especially in the Northern Kingdom. Elijah’s mission is to call Israel back and to rebuild the foundations for the worship and life of Israel. Elijah’s mission is to call Israel to renew the covenant.
