Lesson kit: Elijah and the Fire from Heaven

Lesson aim

God hears prayers made with faith and shows his power.

Key verse

“Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice.” 1 Kings 18:38

Lesson plan

1. 1

   Welcome · 5 minutes

   Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

2. 2

   The story · 10 minutes

   Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

   Open on the big screen →
3. 3

   Talk · 10 minutes

   Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

4. 4

   Activity · 10 minutes

   Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

5. 5

   Closing prayer · 2 minutes

   Close by thanking God for what you learned today. God hears prayers made with faith and shows his power.

Discussion questions

1. What was Elijah’s challenge?
2. What did the fire from heaven burn up?
3. What did the people say after the miracle?

Summary for the teacher

The prophet Elijah challenged the prophets who did not follow God: the God who answered with fire would be the true God. The prophets of Baal cried out for nothing. Elijah prayed with faith, and fire fell from heaven, burning up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and even the water. Everyone recognized that the Lord is the true God.