The Elijah Mandate intertwines today's headlines with Scripture about Elijah. Years ago, Israel immersed itself in sin and tried to rid itself of God. Now America is in a similar state. The main character, Eliana, knows of the prophecy that God would "use her as He used Elijah." When she lands a job at the US Supreme Court, Eliana uncovers an evil plot to completely dismantle the United States as we know it. The prophecy suddenly becomes reality and she lives out a parallel story to that of her namesake. She is faced with the decision of whether to be obedient to God's instructions, which might cost her life, or do nothing, stay alive, but watch America crumble.