![]() What happened when the false prophets called upon Baal? ( 1 Kings 18:29.) Why didn’t Baal answer the false prophets’ prayers and send down fire? What contest did Elijah suggest to prove to the people whom they should worship? ( 1 Kings 18:23–24.) How many prophets of the Lord were there that day? How many prophets of Baal? ( 1 Kings 18:22.) Why did Elijah have more power than the prophets of Baal, even though he was outnumbered? If anything else is more important to us, it is an idol or false god. Explain that we should place Heavenly Father first in our lives so we will worship him. This is why the Savior said, “Wherefore, seek not the things of this world but seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish his righteousness” ( Matthew 6:33, footnote a). ![]() What do people worship today, perhaps without even realizing they are doing so? (See enrichment activity 5.) Help the children understand that we worship what is most important to us. Why is it important for us to decide now to worship Heavenly Father? How do we worship Heavenly Father? (See enrichment activity 2.) They may also be signs that warn us to prepare for the Second Coming.Īfter Elijah had gathered together the people of Israel and the false prophets, what question did he ask the people? ( 1 Kings 18:21.) What did Elijah want the people to do? Explain that he knew they could not serve both Baal and the Lord and that he wanted the Israelites to decide whom they were going to worship. Why does the Lord sometimes allow drought and other natural disasters to happen? Point out that sometimes bad things are a normal part of life, but they may also warn us to repent and worship Heavenly Father. The drought had caused a great famine in the land, and Ahab and his people were having a hard time finding water for their crops and animals. Whom did Ahab blame for the drought? ( 1 Kings 18:17.) What did Elijah say was the cause of the drought? ( 1 Kings 18:18.) Explain that Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, had led the Israelites away from Heavenly Father and were worshiping a false god, an idol named Baal (see “Baal” in the LDS Bible Dictionary ). The prophet Elijah had sealed the heavens so it would not rain. ![]() Reading and discussing the scriptures with the children in class will help them gain personal insights. Use the questions you feel will best help the children understand the scriptures and apply the principles in their lives. Study the following questions and the scripture references as you prepare your lesson. (For suggested ways to teach the scripture account, see “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii.) Discussion and Application Questions Using the picture of Elijah and the prophets of Baal at an appropriate time, teach the children the account of Elijah from the scriptures listed in the “Preparation” section. Tell the children that they are going to learn how Elijah tried to teach the Israelites to worship and pray to Heavenly Father instead of nonliving objects or graven images. It has no power, no life, no personality, and no feelings, and it cannot give or show love. Point out that a rock (or other object) cannot hear or answer prayers. Heavenly Father has the power to hear our prayers and answer them. Like Joseph Smith, we should pray to Heavenly Father in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ. Explain that when Joseph Smith needed help, he prayed to our Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ, and his prayer was answered. Ask the children why they would not pray to a rock (or other object). Attention Activityĭisplay the picture of the First Vision and the rock or other object.Īsk the children whom they pray to when they need help with a problem. Invite a child to give the opening prayer. Pictures 6-40, The First Vision (Gospel Art Picture Kit 403 62470), and 6-41, Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. Select the discussion questions and enrichment activities that will best help the children achieve the purpose of the lesson. Study the lesson and decide how you want to teach the children the scripture account (see “Preparing Your Lessons,” p. vi, and “Teaching from the Scriptures,” p. vii). The false prophets fail.ġ Kings 18:30–38-Elijah prays and the Lord sends fire to consume the sacrifice and the altar.ġ Kings 18:39-All the people recognize the true God.ġ Kings 19:11–13-The Lord speaks to Elijah through the still, small voice. Preparationġ Kings 18:17–18-Elijah tells Ahab that his wickedness has brought trouble to Israel.ġ Kings 18:19–29-Elijah challenges the false prophets to have Baal send fire down from heaven. To encourage the children to worship Heavenly Father diligently.
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