Grade 1 CRE Bible stories – Elijah and the chariots Notes
CRE — Bible Stories
Subtopic: Elijah and the Chariots
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Short Story (easy)
Elijah was a prophet of God. One day God took Elijah up to heaven. God sent chariots of fire and horses of fire. Elijah went to heaven in a whirlwind. His friend Elisha watched and learned to be a prophet too.
Characters
- Elijah — God’s prophet
- Elisha — Elijah’s helper
- God — took Elijah to heaven
Where it happened
This happened near the Jordan River and on a hill in Israel. We learn about it in the Bible (2 Kings 2).
Key Events — Simple Steps
- Elijah and Elisha walked together near the Jordan River. 🚶♂️🚶♂️
- Elijah prayed and God made a wind take him up. 🌬️
- Chariots of fire and horses came. 🔥🐎
- Elijah went to heaven. Elisha saw and kept Elijah’s coat. 👕
Memory Verse (easy)
"Then Elijah went up in a whirlwind into heaven." — (2 Kings 2:11)
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What we learn
- God cares for his prophets.
- God can do great things.
- We can trust God every day.
Activities for Class or Home
- Draw a chariot of fire. Use orange and yellow for flames. 🎨
- Make a paper chariot: fold paper, add wheels from cardboard, color. ✂️📦
- Role-play: One child is Elijah, another is Elisha. Act out the goodbye. 🎭
- Sing a short song about trusting God (ask your Sunday school teacher for a simple tune). 🎶
Questions to Ask Children (Talk Time)
- Who was taken to heaven in the chariot? (Elijah)
- Who watched Elijah go up? (Elisha)
- How did Elijah go to heaven? (In a chariot of fire)
- What can you tell God when you are afraid? (Trust God, pray)
Short Prayer (teach the children)
Dear God, thank you for Elijah. Help us to trust you like Elijah. Help us to listen to our teachers and parents. Amen.
For teachers: use the story in Sunday school or CRE class. Keep sentences short. Use drawing and role-play for young children.
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