In James 5, which Old Testament prophet is used as an example of someone whose prayers were powerful and effective?

Correct Answer

A) Elijah

In James 5:17–18, the apostle points to the prophet Elijah as an example of how powerful and effective prayer can be. Elijah prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and the land experienced a severe drought. Later, he prayed again, and God sent rain, restoring the land. James even reminds us that Elijah was “a human being, even as we are,” to show that God can work through the sincere prayers of ordinary people, not just spiritual “giants.”