prophet: someone who speaks for God (chosen by God)
drought: when it does not rain for a long time

Elijah: God' Powerful Prophet
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Lesson Outline 

Discussion: How do we normally get our food? Our parents usually go to the store and by the food. Then they prepare it for us. Elijah got his food a different way. God sent ravens to bring him food.

Craft: Make a paper raven

Memory Work: 1 Kings 17:6 "And the ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning, and bread and meat in the evening; and he drank of the brook."

Sing: "He's got the whole world in His hands"

Worksheet:

• Coloring Page: Elijah is fed by Ravens

	linguistic questions
	What is a prophet? a messenger for God What is a brook? a stream Spell Elijah.
	activity questions
	Act out Elijah getting his first meal from a bird. Quickly sketch a brook. Locate the Jordan River on a map.
	emotion questions
	How do you think Elijah felt knowing he had no food? a little helpless, worried How do you think Elijah felt when God sent him food? amazed, thankful How did the many people who weren't getting food during the drought feel? scared, hungry, worried
	application questions
	Who will supply all our needs? God If we are doing God's will, what will He do for us? Provide all the resources we need to live and to accomplish His will. Is God limited in how He can provide for us? no
	fact questions
	Who else did God send food to every day in past lessons? The Israelites received manna each day from the Lord while in the wilderness. What is a drought? a time without rain, long enough that food does not grow What kind of bird brought Elijah food? raven
	review questions
	Why was there no food in Israel? Elijah caused a drought to show Ahab his sin Why did God provide food for Elijah? because he was doing god's will Whose sin provoked the drought? Ahab