Elijah and the Ravens
A Bible story for kids ages 3–8. Read it together, do the actions and talk at the end.
Elijah was a prophet, someone who brings God's messages. He warned: there will be no rain for a long, long time!
👉 Look at the sky and search for a cloud: none!
God took care of Elijah. He told him to hide by a little brook called Cherith.
👉 Make the sound of water: blub, blub, blub!
God said, “I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” Ravens are smart black birds!
👉 Flap your wings like a raven: caw, caw!
And that's what happened! Morning and evening, the ravens brought Elijah bread and meat. What a special delivery!
👉 Fly around the room delivering a pretend piece of bread!
One day, the brook dried up, because there was no rain. But God already had another plan to take care of Elijah!
👉 Wipe the sweat off your forehead: phew, it's hot!
God sent Elijah to the town of Zarephath. There, a widow, a mom with no husband, was gathering sticks.
👉 Bend down and pick up pretend sticks!
Elijah asked for water and a little bread. She said: I only have a handful of flour and a little oil.
👉 Show a tiny little handful with your hand.
Elijah said, “Do not be afraid.” God promised: the flour and the oil will not run out!
👉 Take a deep breath and say: I'm not afraid!
She trusted and made the little bread. And, day after day, the flour didn't run out and the oil didn't run dry!
👉 Stir the bread dough: stir, stir, stir!
Elijah, the woman and her son ate for many days. God took care of all of them!
👉 Rub your tummy: yum, yum, thank You, God!
Verse: “The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry” (1 Kings 17:16)
To talk about with your child
- What was the funniest way God took care of Elijah?
- How does God take care of you every day?
Mission of the week: At meals this week, thank God for a different food each day.