PROTECTED
WELCOME TO WEEK 1
Who takes care of you? Do you have a mom or dad, aunt or uncle or maybe a grandma or grandpa who cares for you? God takes care of you too! H wants to care for us and provide for our needs. That is amazing! This week we will read a bible story about several people God took care of in a special way.
BIBLE STORY
This month we will see some amazing things God did for Elijah. God has made amazing things all-around us, including amazing science. Watch this science video on how to make water turn to instant ice. Try a few of the experiments from the video at home as well. All you need is a bottle of water, a few cubes of ice and a freezer. Watch how amazing these experiments are with ice! Watch this video!
God wants to do amazing things in our lives as well. God is in control of everything we see around us. He wants to show us amazing things. Let’s read our bible story thing week and see what amazing things God did for Elijah.
Read or listen to the Bible verse for this week: 1 Kings 17
What did Elijah tell King Ahab? (There would be neither rain or dew for the next few years)
Where did Elijah hide from King Ahab? (near the brook east of Jordan)
Who brought Elijah food? (ravens brought him bread and meat)
Where did Elijah go after the brook dried up? (God told him to see a widow in Zarephath)
What did Elijah ask of her? (To make him something to eat first, then make something for herself and her son)
Did the woman have plenty of food to share with Elijah? (She only had a handful of flour and a little oil left for one more meal)What did Elijah say the Lord would do? (the flour and oil would not run dry until the Lord sends rain on the land)
What happened to the widows son? (He grew ill and finally stopped breathing)
What did Elijah do for the boy? (He stretched himself out on the boy 3 times and asked the Lord to return his life)
BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY
In our story for this week, Elijah is hiding by the brook during the time of no rain. God protected him from King Ahab who was looking for him. God not only provided protection, he also provided food and water for Elijah. Just as God provided for Elijah, God provides for us as well.
Activity
Print and cut out the following scriptures into strips. Read the scriptures written on each strip of paper and then categorize them into groups of how God says He will protect us. There is no one right answer, divide the scriptures in as many or few groups as you decide. You may use the following groups provided if you would like, then create your own groups by finding other ways to group the scriptures together. Groups: food, shelter, protection, needs
Materials: Printed Scriptures about God’s providing, scissors,
Alternate
God has given animals a way of protecting themselves. Look at the following animals and determine what ways God has provided protection for them. God wants to provide for us too. Just as He provided for Elijah during a drought, God will provide for you as well.
Materials: printed questions cut into strips
Materials: Device to view animal pictures
Independent activity:
Condensation happens when water vapor gets colder and begins to form water droplets. When this happens in a cloud we get rain. Complete this challenge activity to see if you can create condensation using the materials listed. Click on the Condensation link to find the directions of how to complete the activity. Were you able to create condensation?
Materials: 2 aluminum cans, crushed ice, salt, tray or small cookie sheet
ARTS & CAFTS
CRAFT 1
Print out the following jar picture. Trace the black outline of the jar with Elmers glue and let it dry completely. Then have your child color the pack of the paper with markers and gems. Then turn the paper over to see the amazing part of this craft. Using baby oil or another light oil and a sponge paintbrush, paint the front of the paper lightly with the oil and watch the colors from the back of the page come through to the front.
Materials: Elmers glue, markers, baby oil or other oil, sponge paintbrush, printed page
Craft 2
Coloring page
Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons
Craft 3
Coloring page. Use yellow glitter to finish coloring the oil in the oil jug.
Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons, gold or yellow glitter
FOLLOW-UP
We all have lots of things we are concerned about. They are burdens we bear. Our worries or concerns can make us sad, anxious, and timid.
Read 1 Peter 5:7. It says we are to cast all of our cares upon God because He cares for us.
What are some things you are concerned about?
Who are some of the people you care for?
Who are the people who care for you?
How do they provide and take care of you?
Make a list of the cares or burdens you have. You may be concerned about an upcoming test, the sickness of a loved one, or the possible loss of a job of your parents. Write down all the things that you are worried about, no matter how much they hurt, or how big or small you think they seem. Then make a list of the blessings God has provided for you. Think of the things you may have, the shelter and food you’ve been given. You can list as many things as you want of the goodness of God towards you.
On the list that has your burdens, with a marker in large print, write the previous verse over top of the entire list to show that you are giving your burdens over to God. Write “I cast these burdens on Jesus”. Then you can let those burdens go by throwing them into the depths of the trash can! Keep the list of blessings on your nightstand or desk to remember them each day. Add to the list as you realize more blessings and more provisions from God.
Materials: writing paper, pencil or pen, large tip marker
Practical Application at Home
God can provide for us by giving us other people who take care of us. Elijah had the raven who brought him food, and then the widow who provided meals for him through God’s provisions. Think of the people who help provide and care for you. Maybe it is a parent, grandparent, teacher, or a family from church who helps provide food, love or support. Write them a letter or make them a card thanking them for what they have given you. Let them know that you are grateful for the provisions they have given you through God. God is using them to care for you, it is a blessing to be able to give them thanks.
Materials: Various Arts and craft supplies, construction or cardstick paper, crayons, glue
Additional Resources
Outings to Reinforce Lesson
Go to a park and spend time in worship and prayer. Ask God to show you ways to trust him and listen to his voice.