Explain that such items are featured in the Bible story. Look at pictures of whirlwinds or tornadoes, or fire blazes.Talk about how we can know things are great sometimes, even without seeing them with our own eyes. After discussing the idea of faith in what we can’t see, hand out the hidden contents: small toys or candies. Ask students if they trust you that there is actually a treat tucked away in the wrapping. Start the lesson by explaining that you have something special for the children, but keep it hidden away in a bag or foil. He believed God was doing amazing things in Elijah’s life, and would do great things for him also. Believe it to see it…Elisha trusted his teacher and also trusted God.
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Or you could pass something like a cloak or even a scroll with a message inside, to recount the messages of God that prophets carried. You may conduct a basic back and forth relay race (inside or outside), incorporating various types of movement. Use a relay to illustrate the idea of “passing a baton” literally or figuratively.
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Here are some activities to get kids thinking… (select the best ones for your audience and age group): If your flaming chariot has a flat wheel, feel free to improvise with some other fun openers! Lesson Opening: This lesson includes themes of following in a teacher’s footsteps, as well as concepts of Heaven and miraculous sights. Download the Story of Elijah Coloring Page.Compare our Elijah is Taken to Heaven Bible Lesson for Kids.Compare our Elijah and the Chariots of Fire Sunday School Lesson.Materials Needed: Construction paper, scissors, decorations, glue, string, hole punch, paper towel tubes, tissue paper, cups, yarn, pipe cleaners, Bible (optional, depending on crafts and activities of choice). Target Audience: Kindergarten-6 th grade (variable for activity emphasis) We can learn from those that God has placed in our lives, and we can apply the teachings of others to our lives as we serve the Lord. Learn more about God’s prophet Elijah by reading 1 Kings 17-19.Lesson focus: We ought to listen to our teachers and parents, and pay attention to what they show us. Want to dig deeper and learn more about worshipping God? Check out 1 Chronicles 16:23-31, Exodus 20:2-6 and Romans 12:1-2. By expressing our devotion to God in worship, we make him the most important thing in our lives
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And he is always worthy of our worship and love in return. God never stops loving us, his people, and will always be there for us. And when the people turned back to him, he sent rain to the land to show that he still loved them. At Mount Carmel, he burned up the offering even though it was soaking wet. Elijah didn’t have to put on a big show to get God’s attention. Even when his life was in danger, Elijah went to great lengths to prove to Israel God’s power over all things.
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And Elijah never stopped calling Israel to turn back to God. Even when he punished them for their sins by not sending rain for three years, he still sent his prophet Elijah to remind the people of Israel about God. But even though they had turned their backs on God, he hadn’t turned his back on them. The people of Israel had turned away from God and were worshiping other things.