I don’t know if you’ve read the rest of my review, but I had issues with other lines that have nothing to do with pre-trib. Please re-read my commentary and let me know if I erred. In my entire review, I only mentioned pre-trib rapture once. For the sake of convenience, I’ll copy exactly what I’ve written (with emphasis) and comment on that. Yes, the year of jubilee and Zion and the temple and the Sabbath are/were physical things, but to me as a believer they point to Christ who claimed that He was the fulfillment of all things. I feel that the metaphor and symbolism in this song is rich, just as the Bible itself is rich in symbolism. Firstly the song came from watching a television "Review of the Year" at the end of 1994. This was the year of the Rwandan civil war tragedy which claimed 1 million people’s lives, and also when the first ceasefires in N.I. were declared. On this TV review were a lot of daft stories, happy stories, serious stories, and then absolutely devastating stories like the Rwandan situation. As I watched the review unfold I found myself despairing about the state of the world and, in prayer, began asking God if He was really in control and what sort of days were we living in.

I felt in my spirit that He replied to my prayer by saying that indeed He was very much in control and that the days we were living in were special times when He would require Christians to be filled with integrity and to stand up for Him just like Elijah did, particularly with the prophets of Baal. "These are 'Elijah' days". Elijah’s story is in the book of Kings and you can read how he felt isolated and alone in the culture in which he lived. But God told him to stand up and speak for Him.Lines 7 and 8: A direct reference to John the Baptist in Matthew 3:1-3 and Mark 1:1-3, quoting from Isaiah 40:3. Just like John, we too should point others to Christ through our example. But if you just understand that the line in the song refers to praise and worship before the presence of God just like David enjoyed, then that's all there needs to be to it,” writes Robin Mark in an excerpted e- article from Worship Leader Magazine. Lines 1 and 2: Many people do not know that this is a vision given to this particular prophet in Ezekiel 37:1-14 and not a historical event. This passage has salvific undertone written all over it, a point Mark intended to make. Given that us gentiles are grafted in as part of Israel (Romans 11:17), we could apply this concept to Christians.

Line 4: Meaning “fortification”, this specific mountainous area is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:7 and has over 150 references in the Bible. Though it has multiple meaning depending on context, for the purposes of this review, we will utilize the end times context, which is God’s Heavenly Kingdom referenced in Hebrews 12:22. More information on this topic can be found at https://www.gotquestions.org/Zion.html. The biggest issue with this line is that Moses did not accomplish that which Mark refers. The Israelite people that he lead were constantly complaining, about food (Exodus 16:1-3), water (Exodus 17:1-3), and Moses’ leadership (Numbers 12:1-12), among other things. An entire rebellious generation had to die out, wandering in the desert for 40 years before the next generation could even attempt to receive the promised land. I see nowhere in Moses’ account that would support this line. Also, see Deuteronomy 9:7 for a single verse summary.Days of Elijah” has had a huge cultural impact on contemporary Christian worship music. The song has become a staple in many churches around the world and has inspired countless believers in their faith. 7. What is the significance of the Old Testament stories and prophecies in the song? Singing the words is one thing (and such heartfelt words, they are!). But knowing what they mean is something else entirely. Agree? Disagree? Don’t be shy or have a cow! Calmly and politely state your case in a comment, below. Now the rest, I suppose, is history. There is no mechanism (conspiracy theorists take note!) within the church for making people sing a particular song, or for increasing it's use in the national or international church body. As far as I was concerned the song was for our congregation, on that day and at that time. God obviously had other ideas and it is now sung almost world-wide. Grammatically, there may even be the odd aberration, but thankfully the church has forgiven me that particular shortcoming. Lines 1 and 2: The entire account of his life starts at 1 Kings 17 and ending in 2 Kings 2:3–9 when he is taken up in a chariot of fire. The phrase “The word of the Lord came to him” shows up on numerous occasions indicating that Elijah is a Prophet of God. He is the representative of all Old Testament prophets during Christ’s transfiguration in Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, and Luke 9:28–36. This line is appropriate given his actions.

Yes, the stories in the OT are factual historical events, and sometimes only that. But if Jesus, Paul, and the author of Hebrews used it primarily to point to Christ as the focal point and fulfillment of all, then why shouldn’t we do the same? It is the Holy Spirit that will guide us into all truth. We all will answer for our obedience or disobedience to the Holy Spirit. Christians can learn from “Days of Elijah” that God is always at work, even in difficult times. The song reminds believers to trust God and to be faithful in all things. 12. How can “Days of Elijah” impact the world around us? Lines 5-8: Referenced in Matthew 9:35-38 and Luke 10:1-2, though there are plenty of unbelievers, yet few who do the active work of evangelism. We are to pray for those who are not Christ followers and be an example to them, telling them about Jesus and showing Him through good works.

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But our “new” songs of worship are not always so…ahem… new. They are, many of them, songs with lyrics taken out of Scripture. These contemporary pieces are fashioned after the great psalms of David’s pen…or Moses’…or the sons’ of Korah, etc. These psalms (or songs) were written out of experience with God. For example, when David sinned with Bathsheba (see 2 Samuel 11) and was called on the carpet by the prophet Nathan, the “sweet psalmist” wrote what we have recorded in our Bibles as Psalms 51. If you have never read the psalm, chances are you’ve at least sung the opening lines: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love…. ( Psalm 51:1a) For me, I only know what I wrote. I felt prompted by the Holy Spirit. Perhaps it was His desire to say something more than I personally intended and to do more with this song than I first considered. I must make it clear that I did not set out to write an overly complex or "secret" song, and I hope the testimony above bears that out. These were not the only times Elijah proclaimed loudly the Voice of the Lord. And so he was the great prophet of Israel…and then came the days of John the Baptist, another prophet crying out to God’s people. Simply put, we all need to carefully consider that which comes into our minds; that which we meditate on and allow to flow out from our hearts to influence others.

The song is a call to believers to be ready and prepared for the return of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of living a faithful life and obeying God’s commands. 9. How has “Days of Elijah” impacted modern Christian worship music? We also needed to be a holy and just people and hence the reference to the "days of your servant Moses", meaning that righteousness and right living was important in all our attitudes and works. Now, we are under grace and not under law, but the righteousness that comes by faith can be no less than the moral law that Moses brought direct from God. It has not been superseded. In fact Jesus told us that our “righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees”, who were the most ardent followers of Gods laws as presented by Moses. Jesus was after righteous, servant hearts, of course, that desired to live holy lives for Him.Question: I noticed this around line 3 of the chorus, and wonder your views on Christ as fulfillment of the law, and His relation to the OT symbols, shadows, and types.