Story
Say:
Have you ever done something
that was scary? What was something scary that you did? (let the children
answer) Sometimes God asks us to do
things that are scary. Today we are
going to read a story about something scary that He had Elijah do.
Read “Elijah and the contest” in any children's story bible
Lesson
Say: What did God have Elijah say to the king? (There would be no rain) How
did God take care of Elijah? (Led him to a special hiding place , had Ravens
feed him, made sure that he and the widow didn’t run out of food) What challenge did Elijah make to the king
(Challenge to see which God would start a fire). What happened?
Sometimes God asks us to do scary things and sometimes
the easy thing is the wrong thing. What
are some scary or hard things God asks us to do? (make good choices when are
friends want us to do the wrong thing, tell others about God – let the students
give all their answers) Those are all good answers. Why does God want us to do those things (wait
for answers – help people, show love…)
God does ask us to do scary things, but He is with us,
and if we trust Him, he will take care of us, just like he took care of
Elijah.
Big Idea
Sometimes God wants us to do scary things but He is with us
and wants us to trust Him.
Memory Verse
I
am with you always. – Matthew 28:20
Prayer (Take prayer joys and
requests)
Say a prayer thanking God for loving us and taking care of
us. Ask God to help us do the right things, even if they are scary.
Craft
Children will decorate and assemble a Raven paper bag
puppet: http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/mbagcrow.htm
