This free Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on the story in 1 Kings 18 where Elijah confronts the false prophets of Baal. Please leave your own suggestions to help other readers. Bible Story: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal Bible Text: 1 Kings 18:19,21-24,26-28,31,33-39 Target Age: 2 year olds – 5 year olds Learning Context: Sunday School Print Friendly: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The details of Christ’s birth are well-known, celebrated, acted out, and cherished, especially throughout the Advent season. But what about the events leading up to the Nativity? And what of one who came before Jesus, “unworthy to untie his sandals”? This lesson is a tale of two Zechariahs: first taking a peek back at the Messianic prophet of the Old … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson was adapted for a small group of children age 5-10. The students discover that Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous and blameless before God in a time that God had been silent for 400 years. Believers can trust God to keep all His promises and obey Him as they wait for His promises to be fulfilled. Bible Passage: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan is designed for your children’s church or Sunday School. It tells the story from 1 Kings 18 where Elijah stands up to the false prophets of Ahab. These dramatic events show that only the LORD is the true God. We welcome your feedback and suggestions for other readers using this lesson, please leave your comments below. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible study in your children’s Sunday School or Kids Church. It recounts the story Elijah and the how God used him to heal the son of a widow in 1 Kings 17. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve this lesson plan, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page. Lesson Title: The Widow’s Son … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free Bible study in your children’s Sunday School or Kids Church. It recounts the story of God’s care for Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17. We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve this lesson plan, simply leave a comment at the bottom of this page. The download below includes bonus coloring pages and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
So you arrive at church and the Children’s Minister asks you to teach a class for a teacher who got sick just this morning. No problem, right? Just follow the lesson that they had prepared and it’ll be smooth sailing. Wait! If the teacher is home sick, then, most likely, the lesson is home with them. Ok, you can do … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free storyboard illustration sheet recounts several of the key stories about the prophet Elijah. They include raising the widow’s son, God providing food, the showdown with Baal’s prophets, and the chariot of fire. story page | pdf | jpeg 1st number sheet | pdf | jpeg 2nd number sheet | pdf | jpeg Directions: Right click on the links … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Church growth is a fickle thing. Too much focus on one area and not another on another and you could see your numbers fading. Besides shrinking church growth, you could also face personal discouragement and disappointment. No matter who you are, these things can happen. The best way to keep growing and moving forward in ministry is to avoid doing … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In the divided kingdom, none of the northern kings were recorded as righteous in God’s eyes. They were all wicked and led their people to sin. Ahab is usually taught when covering the study of God’s prophet Elijah. From this lesson about Ahab students discover that God’s word reveals His truth and instructs people how to live a life that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is for the study of Israel’s kings. The lesson focuses on Jehoshaphat’s dangerous friendship with Ahab. The students will discover from this lesson how believers should use wisdom in choosing relationships. After this lesson,the children will demonstrate comprehension by answering review questions and participating in Bible Lesson Charades. This lesson is only a guide to help you to prepare … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This page lists all our sequence Bible story coloring pages. Amy Fenton Lee first suggested this type of resource to better serve children with special needs. We soon found that this is a helpful method for all children to review important Bible stories. Click here to leave a comment or suggest future stories we should illustrate in this way. Daniel … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. Your Testimonies are My Delight: Kempton Turner And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings, this lesson covers King Amaziah. He was not wholehearted in his obedience to God. This lesson teaches students the dangers of distractions. A life without focus will be filled with distractions that lead to a disobedient, defeated walk with God. This lesson is only a guide to help you to prepare … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page maze shows Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath. Simply click the preview image to the right to download it as a print friendly PDF file. This Bible story is from 1 Kings 17:7-16. This would be a helpful activity for our Elijah and the Widow Sunday School lesson. We also have a coloring page that illustrates … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 10th Kids Bible Lesson based on The Big Picture Story Bible. It comes from part 10 titled “Another Very Sad Day.” It carries the story line from the bad part of Solomon’s reign all the way through to the Exile. It overviews the events of Ahab, Elijah, Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzer, and the exiles. While these seems like a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is based on the story where Elijah confronts Ahab in 1 Kings. It was originally written for an upper elementary Sunday School class. It could be modified for younger children or children’s church, especially using the list of related resources at the end of this post. These include links to crafts, worksheets, and supplemental lesson plans about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is next in the series following Elijah confronts Ahab. After the brook dries up God lead Elijah to the widow in Zarephath where He provides a never-ending supply of oil and flour. This Bible lesson is targeted for an older elementary Sunday School class, but could be used in other ministry settings with some modification. See the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is based on the Bible story where Elijah gathers the false prophets on Mt. Carmel to have a contest to prove that God is the True Living God. It is written for upper elementary age students yet it can be adapted for younger children or children’s church. At the end of the post there are additional resources to help you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the 4th in the series of lessons on Elijah. This story includes Elijah running for his life, Elisha being called as Elijah’s successor and Elijah’s departure to heaven. It was written for upper elementary age children Sunday school class in mind. This lesson can be adapted to younger students or used in Children’s church as well. Additional … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson follows in the series about the prophet Elijah. The story picks up where Elisha helps a widow who has no money to pay a debt her husband owed. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students in mind. The lesson can be adapted for younger student and can be used as a Children’s Church lesson. It would also … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is based on the story where a Shunammite woman provides a room for Elisha to stay. God rewards her kindness by giving her a son. The son dies and God raises him through Elisha. The lesson is prepared for upper elementary age students and can be modified for younger students or used for Children’s Church. Be sure to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Get ready for Bible Trivia — Download our 301 printable Bible questions for Kids. Play a fun quiz style game with children, teens, or adults. Free PDF or Word Doc available. Bible Trivia Questions & Answer (on Video) As with any resource, please consider the level of children you are teaching. Our Bible quiz questions include a mix of simple … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Enjoy over 450 free Bible coloring pages. Use the download links to print in PDF format or purchase a Bible coloring book bundle. This page lists our free, downloadable Bible coloring pages that can be used for Christian children’s ministry, including Sunday School and homeschooling. The coloring pages depict stories and themes from the Bible, making them an excellent resource … More Children’s Ministry Resources
