Elijah: A Man Like Us Paperback – January 1, 1998

I really love David Roper’s books- read this one years ago but had given it away. So happy to get a copy and reread it!

This book "Elijah,a man like us uses this great man,s name as a springboard to talk about a great many things that challenge us Christians and is not a detailed study of Elijah as I thought it would be,so be aware of that 1st off.The author uses primarily the NIV Bible version in his numerous nuggets and explanations.I feel the KJV is much more accurate and complete so one may have to keep a Bible handy to see and prove for himself the huge differences between the NIV and the KJV.Moreover this book has some blank pages in the back for notes but provides no index or references in the back for further study.I disagree with the author three times in the book,page 40,193 and 236.A huge, glaring mistake I believe is to be found on page 193.He says about Jesus Christ--He had a period of time He too wanted to give up.--The author quotes Isaiah 49:4-"I have labored for no purpose,I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing"---NIVThis is not Isaiah talking about the messiah tired and wanting to give up,in My Bible(KJV) in Isaiah 49:4 says -"then I said I have labored in vain,yet surely my judgement is with the Lord and my work with my God".--This is clearly Isaiah that was tired and wanting to give up and not a prophecy of Christ wanting to give up.Other than those 3 mistakes this book I feel is full of Bible nuggets and insights and is well worth the buying price,especially if you buy it used as I nearly always do.

What an amazing book about an amazing man of God. Elijah on the surface had no special skills, education, or strengths to offer, yet he was used by God in such a powerful way as to change the world. David Roper brings the story to life a writing style that makes it so interesting, and he manages to give us glimpses of God's true character--which is the real story here!

This is my 2nd book by David Roper. I have to say it has exceeded my expectations. I have been searching for a book that would help me decipher certain words and phrases detailed in the bible. David Roper does a wonderful job of explaining and providing a visual description of Elijah's trials and tribulations.A am ashamed to admit I have a horrible prayer life, but every time I pick up this book it leaves me with an urgency to drop to my knees and just dwell with Him, praise Him, thank Him and pour out my love and gratitude for Him.

David Roper is a true "wordsmith." The way he writes his books only adds to the pleasure and encouragement of reading them. I read through this copy cover-to-cover at one sitting (for the second time after a hiatus of several years) before I gave it to my grown-up son. Check out his ministry and personal background via his website (you can find it by Googling his name). He will inspire you to understand the Lord more deeply and authentically, even if you have known Him for a long time.

LOVE this author, love this book! This book is very encouraging. I bought as many as I could find from thrift store and used publishers to give as gifts this Christmas. = Yes! It's that good - to give even in used condition!

So applicable to many common, everyday struggles.. i’ll Read this book again. It goes on my shelf. Insightful, practical, contemporary, encouraging.

A truly amazing book. Mr. Roper is anointed and creative with great wisdom. I wouod recommend this book for anyone to read and be enouraged, lifted up and see God is workinmg in all countries all the time--He has his man cut out for just the right evil time. Amaaing sentences of warning, reproof, correction onthe right pathe and so much more

A great book and very encouraging in current time.

This book by David Roper captures the life of Elijah in a way that each chapter leaves you nodding, “That’s for me”!It is a book that demands a serious heart for study, this is not a quick devotional book to grab on the way out the door. It is more of a deeper study book for those who want to draw closer to the Lord Jesus through the study of this particular character.

It has given me such encouragement I would read this again as many of DAVID ROPER’S BOOKS are re-readable in that way. I recommend this highly.