1 Kings 17 · Grade 3
Flour and Oil
Read the Story
Elijah came from Gilead. He told Ahab there would be no dew or rain except by his word. God sent Elijah to the brook Cherith. Ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening.
When the brook dried up, God sent him to Zarephath. A widow there was gathering sticks. She had only a handful of flour and a little oil. She planned to make a last meal for herself and her son. Elijah told her not to fear. God promised that the flour and oil would last until the rain came. She obeyed, and they did not run out.
Later her son became sick and died. Elijah carried him upstairs. He stretched himself on the boy three times and cried to God. God heard Elijah. The boy's life came back! The woman said now she knew Elijah's word from God was true.
Memory Verse
“The jar of meal didn’t run out and the jar of oil didn’t fail, according to Yahweh’s word, which he spoke by Elijah.”
1 Kings 17:16 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Where did Elijah come from?
What was the brook's name?
What was the widow doing when Elijah met her?
How long would the flour and oil last?
What did the woman say she knew?
God Provides
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for giving me food. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What happened to the widow's son?
- How can you pray when someone is sick?
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