Elisha Raises The Shunammite's Son Craft
Introduction
The story of Elisha raising the Shunammite's son is a powerful one that can be found in 2 Kings 4:8-37. It tells the tale of a woman who showed kindness to the prophet Elisha and was rewarded with a miraculous event that changed her life forever. This story can be used as an inspiration for a craft project that can teach children the importance of being kind and the power of faith.
Materials Needed
For this craft project, you will need:
- Construction paper
- Markers or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- Small plastic toy or figurine
Instructions
1. Have the children pick out a piece of construction paper and fold it in half to create a card.
2. On one side of the card, have the children draw a picture of the Shunammite woman and Elisha.
3. On the other side of the card, have the children draw a picture of the small plastic toy or figurine that they have chosen. This will represent the Shunammite's son.
4. Have the children cut out the pictures they have drawn.
5. Glue the picture of the small plastic toy or figurine to the picture of the Shunammite woman and Elisha.
6. On the inside of the card, have the children write the Bible verse from 2 Kings 4:37: "He picked him up and carried him to his mother, and the boy sat on her lap until noon, and then he died."
7. On the back of the card, have the children write the Bible verse from 2 Kings 4:36: "My son is alive!"
Conclusion
This craft project is a great way to teach children about the story of Elisha raising the Shunammite's son. It can also teach them about the importance of showing kindness to others and the power of faith. By creating this craft, children can have a visual reminder of this powerful story that they can keep with them always.