Elijah was discouraged & felt alone. He learns about God's slowness to anger & special care from a wind storm, an earthquake, a fire, & a still small voice or gentle whisper.

Teaching children from God's Word Devotions for Children

Lessons From Elijah

Is God angry with us when we mess up?

1 Kings 19:15-21

Was God angry at Elijah for being discouraged?

What did god say to Elijah? (Why are you here Elijah?)

After the first time Elijah told God that he felt all alone, what happened (4 things)?

1. A mighty wind storm that tore the rocks lose.

2. An earthquake.

3. A fire.

4. A gentle whisper.

What do the wind storm, earthquake, and fire tell you about God? (That He has great power.)

What does the gentle whisper tell you about God? (That he is very gentle with those who love and serve Him.)

What two things did God tell Elijah when Elijah told God again that he felt all alone?

1. There were 7000 others who loved God.

2. That God would give Elisha to Elijah for a special helper.

Can you think of a time when you needed some special care and God gave it to you as he did for Elijah?