![]() ![]() He knew that Elijah could not continue without nourishment, and provided for his stamina with miraculous encouragement. 9 There he went into a cave and spent the night. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. He ate and drank and then lay down again. 7 The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” 8 So he got up and ate and drank. “Take my life I am no better than my ancestors.” 5 Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” 6 He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, 4 while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. But God hadn’t abandoned Him…Įlijah was afraid and ran for his life. ![]() Have you ever felt this way? Elijah wondered why he was the only prophet of God left. At this point, the prophet was extremely discouraged and exhausted, and quite willing to just give up. (have students go under a table or in a corner). Discuss his conflict with the wicked king and queen how God cared for Him at the river and also with the widow and how he defeated the false priests of Baal.Īfter the whole priest-expunging incident, King Ahab was all the more feverish about having Elijah’s head, so he was again forced to flee. Remind students of who Elijah was (especially if following up on previous introductory lesson). Note: If you choose, make this story interactive by performing the suggested addendums in parentheses. 1 Kings 19:3-18 Bible Lessonįree Easter Coloring Pages PDF □ □ 234-Week Curriclum Bundle Free Kids' Bible Lessons PDF □ In this story, we get to witness Elijah’s experience of God’s presence and power. Do we see wind? No, but we know it is there because we see the effects of it as trees bend and sway or hair blows about wildly. Explain that we are going to talk a little about wind. For younger students, have them hold up a hand to feel the air coming through. Two or three at a time (depending on space), have the students race to see who can maneuver the ball from one mark to another– using only the straw and aiming their air at the ball. Provide students with a straw and a small item such as a pom-pom or Ping-Pong ball. Lesson Opening: Wind power…Since today’s tale involves wind, start out with a blowing race. Optional Coloring Sheet: The picture above is from our Elijah Coloring Pages. Materials Needed: cardstock and paper, straws, decorative material, hair dryer or fan, Ping-Pong ball or pom-pom, Bibles. ![]() Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th Grade (adaptable older or younger) Lesson focus: God is not always what we expect, but He works in mysterious and marvelous ways to comfort and reassure us of His splendor. As Christians, it can be frustrating to feel as though God is far from us or doesn’t answer things as we’d imagine, but in wonderful moments He comes to us. How do we know what God is like? Can we know without seeing Him what His traits are? Why don’t we hear His voice loud and clear? In this story, Elijah has an opportunity to feel the full presence of God and be refreshed by His spirit. ![]()
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