Use these free Bible craft ideas when teaching “Elisha and the Army of Syria” don’t miss our full children’s Sunday School Lesson on this passage and the related The Battle is the Lord’s lessons.
These crafts recall the events of 2 Kings 6, where the prophet Elisha was protected from Syrian forces by a heavenly army, and with God’s help, prevented attack on the Israelites, too. The account reminds us that God fights with and for us, just as He did the Israelites. A “Fiery Chariot” reminds us that God fights for us and guards us. “Blind Goggles” represent the blindness of the Syrians that came as a result of Elisha’s prayer. Let’s get crafty!
Craft One: Fiery Chariot
You will need:
- Paper Plates
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Glue or tape
- Streamers or tissue paper
- Scissors
- Decorative elements as desired
- Markers or crayons
Procedure:
1. Cut the plate to somewhat resemble a chariot, and add colors and images to complete the look.
2. Cut wheels out of paper or cardstock, and attach to the plate.
3. Add streamer “flames” to the chariot to resemble fire, and other elements (horse, driver, etc.) as desired.
4. Add verses or captions, and use the chariot to recall the amazing events of 2 Kings 6.
Craft Two: “Blind Goggles”
You will need:
Crayons or markers
- Glue or tape
- Stickers or decorations
- Construction paper or cardstock
- Scissors
Procedure:
- Cut the paper or cardstock into the shape of glasses.
- Place a covering over the glasses that can flip up or down.
- Decorate the glasses (goggles) with color, stickers, etc.
- Add verses and captions to the coverings or a separate paper, and use to remember the blindness that God gave the enemies at Elisha’s request!
Bible Verses or Captions to Consider…
He (Elisha) said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed and said, “O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.” So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. -2 Kings 6:16-17
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? -Romans 8:31
God protects and saves me!
The battle is the Lord’s!
God blinded the enemy army…but Elisha saw God’s salvation!
God protected Elisha and the Israelites!