Elisha And The Army Of Angels Craft
Teaching children about the Bible can be a fun experience for both parents and kids. One great way to do this is through Bible crafts. One of the most exciting stories in the Bible is the story of Elisha and the army of angels. This story can be found in 2 Kings 6:8-23. Here is a craft that can help children remember this amazing story.
Materials Needed
Before starting the craft, gather these materials:
- Cardstock paper (white, blue, and green)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- Small toy soldiers or angels (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create the Elisha and the army of angels craft:
- Take a piece of white cardstock paper and fold it in half to create a card.
- Cut out a blue circle and glue it to the top of the card. This will represent the sky.
- Cut out a green hill and glue it to the bottom of the card. This will represent the ground.
- Using markers or crayons, draw a chariot and horses on the blue circle. This will represent the king's army.
- Draw a smaller chariot and horses next to the king's army. This will represent Elisha and his servant.
- Add small toy soldiers or angels to the sky to represent the army of angels that Elisha saw.
- Write "Elisha and the Army of Angels" on the card.
After completing the craft, parents can use it to tell the story of Elisha and the army of angels. Here is a brief summary of the story:
Elisha was a prophet of God who was being pursued by the king of Aram. The king sent an army to capture Elisha. When Elisha's servant saw the army, he was afraid. But Elisha prayed to God and asked Him to open his servant's eyes. When the servant's eyes were opened, he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire. These were the army of angels that God had sent to protect Elisha.
Conclusion
The story of Elisha and the army of angels is a powerful reminder that God is always with us and will protect us when we call upon Him. The Elisha and the army of angels craft is a fun way to teach children this important lesson from the Bible.