Elijah Bible Crafts for Sunday School Kids
In this post, you will find:
A simple retelling of four important stories from the life of Elijah.
4 printable Elijah Bible crafts: Elijah and the Ravens, Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath, Elijah and the Prophets of Baal, and Elijah Taken Up to Heaven.
Discussion questions and Bible verses for each activity.
A free printable Elijah coloring page featuring 1 Kings 18:39.
Elijah was a prophet who served God during a time when many people in Israel had turned away from Him. Through Elijah, God provided food during a drought, cared for a widow and her son, sent fire from heaven, and reminded the people that He alone was God.
These printable Elijah Bible crafts help children explore four memorable parts of his story: the ravens bringing food, the widow’s flour and oil, the contest on Mount Carmel, and Elijah being taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.
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The Bible Story of Elijah
Elijah was a prophet whom God sent to speak to the people of Israel.
At that time, King Ahab and Queen Jezebel encouraged the people to worship Baal instead of the Lord. Elijah warned King Ahab that there would be no rain for several years except at God’s command.
The drought began, but God continued to provide for Elijah.
Elijah and the Ravens
God told Elijah to leave and hide beside the Kerith Brook.
Elijah could drink water from the brook, but there was no ordinary source of food nearby. God commanded ravens to bring Elijah bread and meat in the morning and again in the evening.
The ravens continued bringing food while Elijah remained beside the brook.
This unusual provision showed that God knew exactly where Elijah was and what he needed. Even while Elijah was alone in the wilderness, he was still under God’s care.
Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath
Eventually, the brook dried up because there had been no rain.
God told Elijah to travel to Zarephath, where a widow would provide food for him. When Elijah arrived, he saw the widow gathering sticks.
Elijah asked her for water and a piece of bread.
The widow explained that she had only a small amount of flour and oil left. She was preparing one final meal for herself and her son because there was no other food.
Elijah told her not to be afraid. He asked her to make a small loaf for him first and then prepare food for herself and her son. He promised that the flour would not be used up and the oil would not run dry until God sent rain again.
The widow trusted the message and did as Elijah asked.
God kept His promise. The jar of flour and jug of oil continued providing food for Elijah, the widow, and her family throughout the drought.
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Later, Elijah met King Ahab and told him to gather the people of Israel and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Elijah challenged the people to decide whom they would follow. Two sacrifices were prepared—one for Baal and one for the Lord—but no fire was placed beneath them.
The prophets of Baal called out for many hours, but nothing happened.
Elijah then repaired the altar of the Lord and placed the sacrifice on it. He instructed the people to pour water over the sacrifice, the wood, and the altar until everything was completely soaked.
Elijah prayed and asked God to show the people that He was the true God.
Fire came down from heaven and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and even the water surrounding the altar.
When the people saw what happened, they fell down and cried:
“The Lord, He is God! The Lord, He is God!”
Afterward, Elijah prayed for rain. A small cloud appeared over the sea, the sky grew dark, and heavy rain finally began to fall.
Elijah Is Taken Up to Heaven
Near the end of Elijah’s ministry, Elijah travelled with his student Elisha.
Elijah repeatedly told Elisha that he could remain behind, but Elisha refused to leave him. He wanted to stay with Elijah until the end.
When they reached the Jordan River, Elijah struck the water with his mantle. The water divided, and the two men crossed on dry ground.
As they continued walking and talking, a chariot and horses of fire appeared and separated them.
Elijah was then taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.
As Elijah disappeared, his mantle fell to the ground. Elisha picked it up and returned to the Jordan River.
God’s work did not end when Elijah left. Elisha continued serving as a prophet and carrying out the work God had given him.
Elijah’s story reminds children that God provides for His people, hears prayer, reveals His power, and prepares others to continue His work.
Elijah and the Ravens Craft
The Elijah and the Ravens Craft focuses on the way God provided food for Elijah during the drought.
Children can color and assemble the scene, then use the movable raven to show the bird bringing food to Elijah beside the brook.
The activity gives children a visual way to remember the unusual method God used to care for His prophet.
This story helps children understand that God knew what Elijah needed, even when he was alone in the wilderness. God’s help may not always arrive in the way we expect, but He is able to provide in surprising ways.
Best for: Preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary
Lesson theme: God provides for His people
Bible passage: 1 Kings 17:2–6
Discussion question: How did God provide food for Elijah beside the brook?
Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath Craft
The Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath Craft tells the story of the widow who shared her remaining food with Elijah.
Children can color and assemble the pop-up scene showing Elijah, the widow, her son, and the containers of flour and oil.
The three-dimensional design helps children imagine the family gathered together and remember God’s promise that their food would not run out during the drought.
The widow had very little, but she trusted the message Elijah brought from God. Her story gives teachers an opportunity to discuss faith, generosity, and trusting God during uncertain situations.
Best for: Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children
Lesson theme: Trusting God and sharing with others
Bible passage: 1 Kings 17:8–16
Discussion question: What happened to the widow’s flour and oil after she shared her food with Elijah?
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal Craft
The Elijah and the Prophets of Baal Craft focuses on the moment when God answered Elijah’s prayer with fire from heaven.
Children can color and assemble the altar, then use the interactive flame section to show the fire appearing above the sacrifice.
The activity helps children visualize the dramatic difference between the prophets of Baal calling without receiving an answer and the Lord immediately answering Elijah’s prayer.
For younger children, the lesson should focus on the central message of the story: the Lord is the true God. Elijah did not produce the fire through his own power. He prayed, and God showed the people who He was.
Best for: Kindergarten and elementary children
Lesson theme: The Lord is the one true God
Bible passage: 1 Kings 18:20–39
Discussion question: What did the people say after they saw God send fire from heaven?
Elijah Taken Up to Heaven Craft
The Elijah Taken Up to Heaven Craft illustrates the final journey Elijah took with Elisha.
Children can color and assemble the scene, then use the movable section to show Elijah rising into the whirlwind while his mantle falls toward Elisha.
The interactive movement helps children retell the sequence of the story and remember that Elisha stayed faithfully beside Elijah until the end.
This story also shows that God’s work continued after Elijah was gone. Elisha picked up Elijah’s mantle and continued serving God as a prophet.
Best for: Kindergarten and elementary children
Lesson theme: Faithfulness and continuing God’s work
Bible passage: 2 Kings 2:1–14
Discussion question: What did Elisha pick up after Elijah was taken into heaven?
Free “The Lord, He Is God!” Coloring Page
The free Elijah coloring page features the words:
The Lord, He Is God!
1 Kings 18:39
The large outlined letters provide plenty of room for children to color. Some of the letters contain simple patterns, while the illustrations around the verse represent stories from Elijah’s life.
The page includes ravens bringing food, the widow’s flour and oil, the altar on Mount Carmel, rain after the drought, and the chariot of fire.
The verse comes from the moment when the people saw God answer Elijah’s prayer on Mount Carmel. It reminds children that the Lord alone is God and deserves their trust and worship.
This coloring page works well as:
- An opening activity while children arrive
- A quiet activity during the Bible story
- An option for younger children
- A take-home reminder of the lesson
- A free printable for parents and Sunday School teachers
