The Prophet Elisha, the widow and the miracle of oil. 2 Kings 4: 1-7 (AMPC)

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1 Objectives: The Prophet Elisha, the widow and the miracle of oil 2 Kings 4: 1-7 (AMPC) 1. Children will learn that they can ask God for help in times of need because He can provide abundantly for our needs. 2. Children will learn that as children of God we will be used to help others in their time of need. Cuando Dios provee a una persona esa provisión la conecta con Dios. Porque Dios provee antes de que la necesidad aparezca.pastor Henry Patiño Introduction: As children of God we should not worry or feel anxious about the needs that are part of our daily life. If we love and obey God and His Word, He has promised to supply all our needs. 6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. 7 And God s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 29 And you, do not seek [by meditating and reasoning to inquire into] what you are to eat and what you are to drink; nor be of anxious (troubled) mind [unsettled, excited, worried, and in suspense];

2 30 For all the pagan world is [greedily] seeking these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 Only aim at and strive for and seek His kingdom, and all these things shall be supplied to you also. Luke 12:29-31 This does not mean that adults do not have to work, nor fulfill their responsibilities, or that children and young people should not prepare themselves by studying so that in the future they have a good job. We are talking about whether we are responsible stewards (practicing stewardship) with what God gives us (blessings, provisions, possessions, etc.), and if a situation occurs that affects us for a while we must continue praying and trusting in God, because He He will never abandon us or forsake us. 7 [Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is. 8 For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river; and it shall not see and fear when heat comes; but its leaf shall be green. It shall not be anxious and full of care in the year of drought, nor shall it cease yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (AMPC) God sent Elisha to help a widowed woman and her two children; which were to be sold as slaves as the payment of their debts. This woman the only thing that she had in her home was a vessel with oil. Sometimes we can feel like this widow that what we have is something that God cannot use. Examples: (The teacher may have other examples) I cannot sing, but I enjoy sharing with others what God is teaching me of His Word. I cannot practice sports but I like to write notes and send them to people I know and need a word of encouragement. We must learn that what we see as little or insignificant is very much if God is involved. God will bless us when we help others who are in need, especially our families and those of us who are part of His people. Related Topics: 1. Why did the man want to take away his two children from the widow? After the husband and father of this family died, someone knocked on the widow's door. He was a man who was looking for money that the husband owed him, because he had an unpaid bill with this man. Themanwantedto get paid fast. 2. What would I do with them?

3 He is a man, who was a creditor or debt collector, threatened the widow with taking their two children as slaves. 3. Who is a slave? It is a person who lacks freedom and own rights to be subject in an absolute manner to the will and domination of another person who is its owner and who can buy or sell it as if it were a commodity. 4. Why did the widow go look for Elisha? She knew that Elisha was the prophet of God. Because her husband was God fearing and was a member of a group of prophets. Therefore, Elisha knew who had been the husband of this woman. When we have a need, we must go to someone who believes and trusts God for help. 5. What were the instructions that Elisha gave the widow? Ask her neighbors to let her borrow vases. The bases must be empty. Not a small amount, she had to ask for a lot of vases. She had to lock herself in her house with her children and pour the oil into the vases. She would have to set aside the vases that were full of the oil Where did the widow get the vases from? Elisha told the woman and her children to go to their neighbors and ask for as many empty vessels as they could get. How did God provide beyond the needs of this widow? God was beyond what this woman and her children could imagine. She did as she was told and her children brought her the pots and she filled them one after the other, the pots were being filled to the brim. When they completed all the vessels they had obtained, God performed an unexpected miracle, it was when the oil stopped flowing. She told the Prophet of God what had happened, and Elisha indicated that he would sell part of the olive oil and pay all his debts. God had supplied so much oil that this family had to live for a long time on the oil that remained in the other vessels.

4 Bible Scripture: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 (AMPC) 4 Now the wife of a son of the prophets cried to Elisha, Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. But the creditor has come to take my two sons to be his slaves. 2 Elisha said to her, What shall I do for you? Tell me, what have you [of sale value] in the house? She said, Your handmaid has nothing in the house except a jar of oil. 3 Then he said, Go around and borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not a few. 4 And when you come in, shut the door upon you and your sons. Then pour out [the oil you have] into all those vessels, setting aside each one when it is full. 5 So she went from him and shut the door upon herself and her sons, who brought to her the vessels as she poured the oil. 6 When the vessels were all full, she said to her son, Bring me another vessel. And he said to her, There is not a one left. Then the oil stopped multiplying. 7 Then she came and told the man of God. He said, Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons live on the rest. Lesson Instructions to follow: FIRST SERVICE: Topics: A. B. C. Prayer (10 min) a. Talk about the Bible verse of the day Rules (5 min) a. CK Rules and classroom rules Introduction Past Lesson (10 min) a. Quick explanation b. Explain: i. Relationship with God ii. Calling

5 D. iii. Chosen iv. Fulfillment BibleLecture - Comprehension (30 min) 1. Explain: Objective #1 a. Lecture Comprehension b. Definitions i. Jehovah-Jireh Jehovah will provide ii. Slave A person who lacks freedom and own rights to be subject in an absolute manner to the will and domination of another person who is its owner, and who can buy or sell it as if it were a commodity. iii. Fear an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. iv. Creditor - a person or company to whom money is owed. c. In times of need i. Things that are affected when we let our problems get to us: I. Mind Problems get stuck in our heads without us noticing. II. Body It will affect how we react in our everyday life. III. Soul It will greatly affect our emotions. Negative emotions will blind us from every decision we make. ii. God gave us the intelligence and the wisdom to be creative and to make things new with what we already have. He always provides before the necessity. I. God is more concerned with our character than our necessity. He will provide once He sees we are being obedient. iii. God knows you and He will never leave his son/daughter in shame. We must learn to trust in God with all our heart. I. God provided the woman: a. With help (two sons) Even though she was a widow, she was not alone. b. With the instruments to provide for her family in the present and for her generations.

6 E. F. G. c. With the provisions Once God gives us the vision; we only have to act and to obey His word. Everything else will fall into order. Brief summary of the lesson (5 min) Snack (10 min) Activities and Cleaning (15-20 min) SECOND SERVICE: Topics: A. B. C. D. Prayer (10 min) a. Talk about the Bible verse of the day Rules (5 min) a. Go over CK Rules and classroom rules Introduction Past Lesson (10 min) a. Summary of lecture b. Definitions i. Faith ii. Authority iii. Persistence c. Ways we can serve the Lord BibleLecture - Comprehension (30 min) 1. Read thestory. 2. Elijah and the widow of Zarephtah a. Superbook - Widow makes Elijah Bread b. Explanation and similarities with Elisha 3. Key words a. Chronology of the story b. Qualities of a leader: i. Obedience ii. Communion with God iii. Good testimony iv. Integrity and honesty v. Creativity and Innovation

7 E. F. G. vi. Accountability c. God places his sons/daughters in the right location at the right time. i. Is in us to do something about it. (The power of one) ii. We have a godly influence in others that we have to use for the Glory of God. iii. God placed the authorities for a reason iv. God placed help for the widow in her sons. d. God gave us everything to succeed, we just need to trust in Him. i. Explain the uses of the oil ii. Give examples Brief summary of the lesson (5 min) Snack (10 min) Activities and Cleaning (15-20 min) Verse tomemorize: 26 Si alguno me sirve, sígame; y donde yo estuviere, allí también estará mi servidor. Si alguno me sirviere, mi Padre le honrará. Juan 12:26 (RVR1960) 26 If anyone serves Me, he must continue to follow Me and wherever I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26 (AMPC)

8 The Prophet Elisha, the widow and the miracle of oil 2 Kings 4: 1-7 (AMPC) Name: Date: First Service Activities Part I Timed questions (2 minutes to answer each question) 1. Who is the woman in the picture? 2. What is happening here? 3. Why is she smiling?

9 Part II Time questions Continuation 1. Briefly summarize the story here. 2. Why are there so many pots? 3. Were they useful for the task she was given? 4. Color both pictures when finished.

10 The Prophet Elisha, the widow and the miracle of oil 2 Kings 4: 1-7 (AMPC) Name: Date: Second Service Activities Part I Color the picture Part II Answer the questions 1. What is a slave? 2. What is fear?

11 3. What is a creditor? 4. According to the story, what is happening in the picture? 5. What were Elisha s instructions? 6. Did she do what Elisha instructed her to do? 7. Mention some qualities of a leader. (5) 8. What types of uses does oil have?

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