Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 5: God Rains Fire

The text for this lesson is 1 Kings 18 Discussion Points God had hidden Elijah for three years, but now God commanded him to appear before Ahab. Why? Why was Obadiah afraid to take Elijah to Ahab? What did Ahab call Elijah? Why? What did Elijah tell Ahab to do? Were the prophets of Baal … Continue Reading

Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him, Lesson 6: God Carries Elijah to Heaven in a Whirlwind

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 2:1-14 Key Points God worked through the horses, the chariots of fire, and the whirlwind that carried Elijah to heaven to reassure and bless Elisha so he could boldly serve as God’s prophet. God works through the Means of Grace—Word and Sacrament—to strengthen our faith and bless … Continue Reading

H2Oh!: God Keeps His Promises, Lesson 4: H2Oh! Survival: Elijah at the Brook Cherith

The text for this lesson is 1 Kings7:1–6 Key Point God pours out His everlasting love for me and is with me, even when everything seems against me, sustaining me with His Spirit, the water of life. Law: Because of sin, the world is often wicked and hostile, and I experience suffering because of it. … Continue Reading

H2Oh!: God Keeps His Promises, Lesson 5: Fire and H2Oh!: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

The text for this lesson is 1 Kings 18:20–46 Key Point The one and only God pours out His caring love for me by hearing and answering my prayers. Law: False gods cannot and will not save because they do not exist. Those who put their trust in these false gods will always be disappointed. … Continue Reading

3-in-1: Discovering Our Triune God, Lesson 3: God Cares for Us: Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath

The text for this lesson is 1 Kings 17:8–24 Key Point God cared for Elijah through the widow and for the widow through Elijah. Through others, God cares for me. Law: My sinful nature believes I deserve God’s goodness. I am resentful when things do not go my way and when I encounter trials of … Continue Reading

New Testament 3, Lesson 5: The Transfiguration

The text for this lesson is Matthew 17:1–9 Key Point At the transfiguration, Jesus’ glory was unveiled before the disciples. Today, His glory is unveiled for us in the Word, in the water of Baptism, and in the bread and wine of His Holy Supper. In heaven, we shall see Him in all His glory! … Continue Reading