Dear Parents,

We hope the following summary of the Sunday School lesson will help you in discussing the lesson with your children and working through this booklet together.

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:

1 Kings 16:29-17:8, 19:4, 2 Kings 1:8; James 5:17-18

BIBLE STORY SUMMARY:

After the reign of kings David and Solomon, godly kings who served the people in a god-honoring manner, many other kings lived for selfish gain, and gave in to the temptation to do many things that were evil in the sight of the Lord. The people of God were split into northern and southern kingdoms. When Asa was the king of Judah (the southern kingdom), Ahab became king of Israel (the northern kingdom) and did more evil than any of the kings before him. Elijah was sent as the Lord’s messenger and prophet to confront Ahab and the lifestyle that had become prevalent in Israel; that of treating God as if He were just another one of the many pretend gods that they worshipped.

Appearing as if from nowhere, Elijah declared the coming draught as the instrument that God would use to return the peoples hearts to Him. As soon as Elijah pronounced it, he had to flee to the location that the Lord directed for his safety. There, God provided for Elijah’s nourishment, both food and wa-ter, in miraculous fashion. He provided water from a brook with bread and meat from ravens twice daily. The Lord provided this miraculous nourishment to prepare him for the pending encounter with Ahab before the people of Israel.

LESSON FOCUS:

There are times when the Lord gives us opportunities to speak boldly for Him amidst the wanton dis-regard for His ways. When we do, He faithfully provides in remarkable ways.

WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT GOD:

God is holy and will bring about justice in His timing.

God watches out for us and provides in remarkable ways.

RESPONSE:

We need to be ready to speak out boldly for the Lord when He prompts us to do so and careful to live righteously at all times.

We should be watching for the Lord’s provision in our lives and praising Him for His remarkable supply.

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God Remarkably Provides

This Week’s Memory Verse:

Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God.

They were filled with awe and said,

“We have seen remarkable things today.”

Luke 5:26

September 16, 2012

Elijah

God’s Spokesman to Ahab

As the story of Elijah begins, who are the king and queen of Israel? ___ ___ ___ ___ and

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Read

1 Kings 16:29-32

Monday—King Ahab

How does the Bible describe King Ahab?

He loved God and followed His ways.

He was a lazy king who didn’t help the Israelites.

He did more evil in the eyes of the god than any other king before him.

He was a generous king who gave the Israelites everything they wanted.

Jezebel came from a country that worshipped

a false god. What was the name of this idol?

___________________________

In verse 31, we read that Ahab committed terrible sins that he considered trivial

(unimportant). Have you ever done something wrong where you felt it didn’t matter?

Yes

Sometimes

No

Ahab built an altar and temple to worship Baal. Which picture shows how God felt?

(Circle your answer)

Saturday—This Week’s Puzzle

In our story this week, God remarkably provides Elijah with everything he needs. God gave him courage to confront Ahab, a safe place to hide, food to eat in a most unusual way, and water to drink when other rivers were drying up. Let’s remember

that God remarkably provides!

Across

1. This person's name means "Yahweh is

God."

4. Ahab and Jezebel worshipped this

idol.

7. ____________ was the queen of

Israel.

8. Elijah was remembered for wearing a

garment made of this.

Down

2. Who built an altar for the idol Baal?

3. God ordered the ____________ to

feed Elijah.

5. Elijah wore a belt of ____________.

6. Elijah hid in safety at the

___________ Ravine.

God sees all things and provides exactly what we need at just

the right time. God knew what Elijah would need. What ways

did God provide for Elijah?

(v.3) God provided Elijah with a safe place to ______________.

(v.6) God sent ravens to deliver ___________ and __________.

(v.6) God provided a __________ for Elijah to drink from.

Read

1 Kings 17:6

Friday—God Provides

Draw a happy face next to the things you are glad that God provides:

His word, the Bible

My family

A pet that has died

A skinned knee

Rainy days

Medicine when I am sick

Will you thank God right now for all that He provides for you?

Thank you God, for providing me with _________________________.

How many times each day did the ravens deliver food to Elijah?

(circle one loaf for each time the ravens delivered food)

Across

1. This person's name means "Yahweh is

God."

4. Ahab and Jezebel worshipped this

idol.

7. ____________ was the queen of

Israel.

8. Elijah was remembered for wearing a

garment made of this.

Down

2. Who built an altar for the idol Baal?

3. God ordered the ____________ to

feed Elijah.

5. Elijah wore a belt of ____________.

6. Elijah hid in safety at the

___________ Ravine.

Read 2 Kings 1:8. Draw a picture

in the box of what you think Eli-

jah looked like.

How do you think Ahab felt after receiving this message?

Upset

Angry

Fearful

All of the above.

The Bible doesn’t tell us very much about Elijah’s childhood.

We do know that he was a prophet for God. Elijah’s name

means, “Yahweh is God.” In James 5:17, it says that he was “a man like us.”

Read

1 Kings 16:32-33, 17:1

Tuesday—Elijah Boldly Confronts Ahab

Read 2 Kings 19:14. How does Elijah describe himself?

“I have been very ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ for the LORD God Almighty.

God prompted Elijah to speak boldly to Ahab about his sinful ways. Re-read 1 Kings 17:1.

What message did Elijah deliver to Ahab?

“As the LORD, the God of ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___, lives, whom I serve,

there will be neither ___ ___ ___ nor ___ ___ ___ ___ in the next

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ except at my ___ ___ ___ ___.”

God has important things to say to us. What instructions did

God have for Elijah?

Check four that are in verse #3.

Buy some new clothes Turn eastward

Leave here Pack food for the journey

Hide in the Kerith Ravine Dring from the brook

If you needed food as Elijah did, would you accept food delivered by ravens?

Yes

Maybe

No way

Say this weeks memorization verse two times and think about how God’s instructions

are remarkable.

God even has amazing instructions for His creatures! Let’s look at what He says in

verse #4; “I have ordered the ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ to

___ ___ ___ __ you.”

Read

1 Kings 17:1-4

Wednesday—God Gives Instruction

For his safety, Elijah needed to leave Ahab’s

kingdom. When do you think Elijah left for safe-

ty?

After a long time

When he felt like it

Right Away

Elijah was a prophet. Sometimes prophets had to deliver

difficult and unhappy messages. What happened to all the

prophets except Elijah? Read 1 Kings 19:14 and circle the

correct answer.

A. They moved away to another country.

B. They became shepherds of camels and sheep.

C. They were put to death with the sword.

God called on Elijah to deliver a difficult message to Ahab. How do you think Elijah

felt about doing this for God?

___ He couldn't wait to share the message with Ahab.

___ He wanted another prophet to deliver the message instead.

___ He was afraid that he would be killed just like the other prophets.

Even though Elijah feared for his life, he chose to obey God. Have you ever been

afraid to do something important? (circle one) YES NO

Will you choose to obey God no matter how afraid you may feel?

Yes

Maybe

No

Review James 5:17-18. Elijah prayed earnestly that it would not rain for a few years.

How long did the land go without rain or dew?

3.5 weeks

3.5 months

3.5 years

30.5 years

Do you want God to help you to obey Him? Just ask Him! God promises to hear our

prayers.

Dear God, ___________________________________

_________________________________________

Read

1 Kings 17:1-5

Thursday—Elijah Obeys God