The Parent Weekly for June 22nd, God Takes Care of Me (Part 1)

What we’re learning this week

Big Idea: God Takes Care of Me (Part 1)

1 Kings 17v1–6 Elijah obeyed God’s words. Everything happened just as God had said. The ravens brought Elijah bread and meat to eat and he drank from the brook. God took care of Elijah.

Where we’re headed next time

Big Idea: God Takes Care of Me (Part 2)

1 Kings 17v1–6 Elijah obeyed God’s words. Everything happened just as God had said. The ravens brought Elijah bread and meat to eat and he drank from the brook. God took care of Elijah.

Did you know?

• God sent the famine as judgment for King Ahab leading the nation of Israel into idol worship.

• Though it is uncertain how long Elijah stayed at the brook Kerith, many commentators believe it was at least six months!

Connect as a Family

Your child’s imagination is developing. During mealtime, allow your child to use her fork to “fly” her food to her mouth like the ravens flew to bring Elijah’s food.

• If you were Elijah, what kind of food would you have liked the ravens to bring you?

• What kind of food did the ravens bring to Elijah?

Blessing

Blessings are often used in the Bible. A blessing can be a prayer of commission, a portion of Scripture, or words to encourage and guide.

A blessing to pray over your child; (Child’s name), may you know that God cares for you and loves you.