Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal Craft
Introduction
The story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal is a popular story in the Bible. It is a story of how the prophet Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal to a duel to prove which God was the true God. The story is found in the book of 1 Kings chapter 18. This story is a great lesson for children to learn about faith, courage and the power of God. One way to teach this story to children is by using crafts that are related to the story. In this article, we will discuss some Elijah and the prophets of Baal crafts that you can do with your children.
Elijah and the Ravens Craft
The story of Elijah and the Ravens is another popular story in the Bible. It is found in 1 Kings chapter 17. In this story, Elijah was sent by God to a widow in Zarephath. The widow had very little food left for herself and her son. Elijah asked the widow to make him a cake with the little flour and oil that she had, and then promised that God would provide for her and her son. The craft related to this story is making a paper plate raven. You will need a paper plate, black paint, scissors, glue, and googly eyes. Paint the paper plate black, let it dry, then cut out the shape of a raven. Glue on googly eyes and you have a cute paper plate raven.
The Prophets of Baal Balloon Craft
In the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal, Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal to a duel to prove which God was the true God. The prophets of Baal built an altar and called upon their God to send down fire. They prayed and danced around the altar, but nothing happened. Elijah then built an altar and prayed to God. God sent down fire and consumed the altar. The prophets of Baal were defeated. The craft related to this story is making a balloon prophet of Baal. You will need a balloon, newspaper, flour, water, paint, and markers. Mix flour and water to make a paste. Dip strips of newspaper into the paste and place them onto the balloon. Let it dry overnight. Once dry, paint the balloon to look like a prophet of Baal, and use markers to add details.
Elijah and the Fire Craft
The most famous part of the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal is when God sent down fire to consume Elijah's altar. The craft related to this part of the story is making a fire craft. You will need red, yellow, and orange tissue paper, glue, and cardboard. Cut out a flame shape from the cardboard. Glue pieces of tissue paper onto the cardboard to make it look like flames. You can also add glitter to make it look more realistic.
Conclusion
Teaching children about the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal is a great way to help them understand faith, courage and the power of God. Doing crafts related to the story can also make it more fun and interactive for them. Try out these Elijah and the prophets of Baal crafts with your children and have fun!
