Introduction
In this Bible class, children will learn about one of the most impactful moments in the history of the prophet Elijah: the day God showed all the people of Israel thatHe is the true God.
Through a simple story, questions, an activity, and a craft, children will learn that they canpray, trust God, and choose to do what is right, even when others make different decisions. The material presents as its central idea the statement:“Only God is the true God”. elijah
Summary of the Bible class
The people of Israel were confused. Some followed God, while others worshiped a false god called Baal.
Then Elijah proposed to demonstrate who the true God was. They prepared two altars. The prophets of Baal prayed, but nothing happened. Then Elijah prayed to God and something extraordinary happened:God answered by sending fire from heaven.
Seeing what had happened, the people recognized:
“Jehovah is God!”
This story allows teaching children that God is powerful and that we can trust Him. elijah
Class Objective
For the children to understand that:
- Only God is the true God.
- We can trust in Him.
- God hears our prayers.
- At home we can pray and trust in God.
- At school we can do what is right and avoid following what is wrong.
These applications are part of the teaching proposed in the material. elias
Base Bible Text
1 Kings 18:39
The main statement worked on during the class is:
“Jehovah is God.”
To help the children remember it, the material suggests repeating the verse among the teacher, children, and all together, accompanied by gestures: when saying“Jehovah”, point upwards; when saying“God”, raise your hands. elias
Main Teaching
1. The people had to decide whom to follow
Israel was confused. Some followed God and others had decided to follow Baal.
This part of the story can help children understand that we too must decide whom we will listen to and obey.
2. The prophets of Baal did not receive an answer
The altars were prepared and the prophets of Baal began to pray, but nothing happened.
The account simply shows the contrast between the false god who could not respond and the true God.
3. Elijah trusted in God
When Elijah's turn came, he prayed to God.
Elijah did not put his trust in himself. His trust was placed in the Lord.
4. God answered
After Elijah's prayer,God sent fire from heaven.
The people could see who God really was and declared:
“Jehovah is God!”
Therefore, the lesson that should be engraved in the hearts of children is:
Only God is the true God.
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Practical application for children
This story not only teaches something that happened in Elijah's time. It can also help children think about how to trust God every day.
At home
We can teach them to:
- Pray.
- Trust in God.
- Remember that God hears our prayers.
At school
We can encourage them to:
- Do what is right.
- Not follow what is wrong.
- Remember that they belong to God even when others choose differently.
A good question to discuss with them is:
When you are afraid, doubtful, or need help, who can you trust?
The answer emphasized in the class is simple:God. elijah
Phrase to remember
Only God is the true God.
It can be repeated several times during the class so the children memorize it.
They can also say together:
With God's help, I will live His Word.Elijah
Questions to discuss
After telling the story, talk with the children using questions like:
- Who did some Israelites worship?
- What did Elijah do?
- Who answered with fire?
- Who should we trust?
- Who should we pray to?
- How can we show at home that we trust in God?
- How can we do what is right at school even if others do something wrong?
The first questions and the application about trusting and praying to God are included in the original class. Elias
Suggested activity: The altar of fire
The material proposes a simple craft called“The altar of fire”.
Materials
- A sheet with a drawn altar.
- Colors.
Instructions
Give each child the sheet with the altar.
Ask them to:
- Color the altar.
- Draw the fire.
- Write the phrase:
“Jehovah is God”
While they work, you can ask again:
“Who is the true God?”
And let the children respond together:
“Jehovah is God!”
The material also includes aword searchwith words related to the story —such as Elijah, God, fire, altar, prayer, Baal, prophet, people, heaven, and true— and a coloring sheet with Elijah next to the altar, which can be used as complementary activities. elijah elijah
Closing prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You because You are the true God. Help me to trust only in You. Amen.
At the end, the children can repeat together:
With God's help, I will live His Word.Elijah
