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 17:9–24,19:4; 2 Kings 1:8; Luke 4:25-26
Elijah
BIBLE STORY SUMMARY:
After confronting Ahab and Jezebel, Elijah followed the Lord by “getting out of town”. He stayed in a remote ravine being fortified physically and spiritually by the Lord through the water in a brook and the food that ravens delivered. But it was a time of drought, God-ordained drought, and before long even the brook dried up. Following the Lord’s instruction, Elijah left and traveled to Zarephath (Jezebel’s home country) to be supplied for by a widow and her son. The widow was at the end of her rope due to the drought, but when she showed her faith in the Lord, He provided for her needs and those of Elijah’s miraculously. Her jars of flour and oil never emptied even though she wasn’t able to fill them. After a period of time of seeing the Lord provide through the remarkable image of never-emptying jars, the woman’s son became sick, even to the point where he stopped breathing, the definition of death in that day. God, through Elijah, restored life to the boy, at which point the widow placed her complete faith in the living God of Israel. The Lord provided these additional miraculous signs to further prepare Elijah for the pending encounter with Ahab before the people of Israel.
Elijah Watches Bad Happen to Good People
LESSON FOCUS:
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God’s provision and protection of us is never-ending. Through His provision, we are blessed, often so that we can bless others.
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When bad things happen to good people, we shouldn’t question God, but instead return to a foundation of faith in Him.
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT GOD:
God is always watching out for us and provides in remarkable ways.
God gives us opportunities to strengthen other’s faith and bless them.
RESPONSE:
We should be watching for the Lord’s provision in our lives and praising His remarkable supply, sharing with others when possible.
When bad things happen to good people, we need to return to our foundation of faith and help others do likewise.
This Week’s Memory Verse: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
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September 23, 2012
Monday—Elijah Follows God Once Again
Read 1 Kings 17:7, 17:9-12
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The widow was going home to make a meal for her and her son, so they could eat it and
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You’ve most likely never been that hungry that you literally would soon die because you had no more food. Say a prayer for those people who are literally dying from starvation.
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Read 1 Kings 17:22-24 Romans 8:28
Tuesday—Elijah’s Promise
Friday—The Widow Believes Was the boy brought back to life?
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Because of this, the widow saw who God is and what He can do. What did she say to Elijah?
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Praise God that this tragic event, helped her see God! Continue to memorize Romans 8:28. If you have, say it to a parent and have them check this box:
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Read 1 Kings 17:15-16
Wednesday—The Widow’s Leap Of Faith Did the widow do as Elijah told her?
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Draw a picture of the widow, her son and the jar of flour and the jug of oil.
Thursday—Fervent Prayer What happened that the widow was so upset about?
Read 1 Kings 17:17-21
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Elijah took the boy upstairs and stretched himself over the boy (circle the right answer) 3 times 1 time 9 times If your parents fixed the same meal for supper every night, how would you feel?
Annoyed Grateful Sick of it Jealous of other people’s meals _______________________ God provides for us in so many ways. In a way, he keeps our jars and jugs full of food every day! Brainstorm some of the ways. Brainstorm some of the ways God provides.
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He prayed to the Lord that the boy would be healed. He probably prayed with a lot of expression, passion and emotion, because he cared deeply about this boy. Think of a time when you’ve cared so much about something that you cried out to God. Write about it:
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