1Ki 17:21 | MHM | STEP | v. 21 : Elijah stretched himself over the child three times and prayed, Let this child’s soul come into him again . This act showed Elijah’s deep desire for the child’s life to return. It also symbolized God’s power to raise the dead. Elijah’s prayer reflected faith in God’s ability to do what had never been done before. This miracle points to God’s power over death and the hope of eternal life.

‏ 1 Kings 17:21

v. 21: Elijah stretched himself over the child three times and prayed, Let this child’s soul come into him again . This act showed Elijah’s deep desire for the child’s life to return. It also symbolized God’s power to raise the dead. Elijah’s prayer reflected faith in God’s ability to do what had never been done before. This miracle points to God’s power over death and the hope of eternal life.