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Elijah Runs Away

The Still Small Voice

Day 96of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that even great heroes of faith can feel afraid

2

Learn how God cares for us during difficult times

3

Develop empathy for people experiencing fear and discouragement

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Kings 19:3-4

“When he saw that, he arose, and ran for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree, and he requested for himself that he might die.”

— 1 Kings 19:3-4 (WEB)

Demonstrates human vulnerability and God's compassionate response

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Wind maker (optional)
  • Quiet corner pillow
  • Coloring page of desert landscape
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remember our exciting lesson about God sending fire from heaven? Today we'll learn what happened next to Elijah!

💭 Review Question: What amazing thing did God do on Mount Carmel?
2Teaching (8 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how even brave prophets can feel scared

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Elijah just won a big victory against false prophets
  • Queen Jezebel was very angry and wanted to hurt Elijah
  • Elijah became afraid and ran away into the desert
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever felt scared?
  • What helps you when you're afraid?
3Activity: Courage and Comfort Map (10 min)
discussion

Create a simple drawing showing things that give comfort when afraid

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a heart in the center of the paper
  2. Around the heart, draw things that make you feel safe
  3. Share your drawing with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use stickers to represent comfort sources

Challenge: Write a short prayer about overcoming fear

4Closing (3 min)

God is always with us, even when we feel afraid

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened to Elijah?
  • How did God show He cared for Elijah?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You that You are always with us, even when we feel scared.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God sent an angel to help Elijah

💎 Memory Verse

1 Kings 19:12

“And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”

— 1 Kings 19:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper the verse progressively louder, then back to a whisper

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Elijah experienced a dramatic spiritual and emotional rollercoaster

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Validate children's feelings about fear
  • Emphasize God's constant love
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand a prophet feeling afraid

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and understanding about human emotions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Courage Corner' in your home
  • Read additional BibleMouse storybook about trusting God

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