Teach the details of Elijah & his God challenging 450 prophets of Baal at Mt. Carmel. Show the excitement as he proved God is real! Adapt the story to age of your group.

Teaching children from God's Word Devotions for Children

Lessons From Elijah

Are we willing to stand alone?

1 Kings 18:17-40

Do you remember how many prophets of Baal there were when Elijah called all the people to Mt. Carmel? (450)

How many prophets of God were there? (one -- Elijah)

Why was Elijah not afraid to stand alone before 450 prophets of Baal? (Because he knew his god was real!)

What did Elijah tell the people? (v. 21)

What did the people answer? (v. 21)

Who can tell the story of what happened when the one prophet of God and the 450 prophets of Baal called on their God/gods at Mt. Carmel?

Why did Elijah ask God to send fire from heaven? (v. 37)

What did the people do and say when they saw who is the real God? (v. 39)