Interesting but unimportant tidbits

Here are some interesting reference to Elijah in Mark's Gospel. Perhaps there is a theme brewing here somewhere.

Elijah’s Ministry	Jesus’ Ministry
Journey to Horeb, 40 days	In the wilderness 40 days
Fasted on way	Apparently Fasted
Went to meet God	Drove off by the Spirit of God to meet Satan
Ministered to by Angels (1 Kings 19)	Also ministered to by angels perhaps continually during battle with Satan
Appeared on the mount of transfiguration	Was transfigured on the mountain
Named before Moses Was present when God spoke to Jesus “You are my Son” at from the cloud.	Elijah as Type of John the Baptist
	Was present when God spoke to Jesus “You are my Son” at Baptism
The name of Elijah evoked in the death of Jesus (Mark 15:35-36) shortly before the pronouncement of Jesus as the son of God by the soldier at the foot of the cross. (Mark 15:39)