If the Lord Be God, Follow Him – 1 Kings 17-19

Gathered in this post are resources to help you teach your family not only the stories of the people in the Old Testament but also the doctrine and principles found in the study block for the Come, Follow Me reading of 1 Kings 17-19. There are resources for children, youth, and adults. Every resource linked to is free! Most links are to church websites or websites approved for further gospel study. Choose on thing a day to do with your family or a couple to do for family home evening. Enjoy!

Everyone

Music – The Holy Ghost – Gather the family to sing this Primary song together.

Video – Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath – (1 Kings 17) During a time of famine, the prophet Elijah rewards the faith of the Widow of Zarephath with food. (10:12 minutes)

Primary Children

Activity – Elijah Was a Prophet – Some information and a hero card about Elijah. 

Lesson – Elijah Uses the Priesthood – Old Testament Primary Manual

Lesson – Elijah and the False Prophets of Baal – Old Testament Primary Manual

When the Lord asks me to sacrifice, I can obey in faith. The Lord blesses those who have faith. 1 Kings 17

Activity – When the Lord Asks Me to Sacrifice, I Can Obey in Faith – Coloring page

Activity – Elijah and the Widow – Color, seek, and find

Activity – Elijah and the Widow – Use these scriptures figures to help tell the story

Story – Elijah and the Widow – A retelling of the story of Elijah promising the widow she would have food and raising her son from the deal.

Video – Elijah the Prophet – Old Testament Scripture Stories

Video – The Prophet Elijah – Old Testament Scripture Reader

I can choose to follow Jesus Christ. 1 Kings 18:17-39

Video – Elijah and the Priests of Baal – Old Testament Scripture Stories

Video – Elijah and the Priests of Baal – Old Testament Scripture Reader

The Holy Ghost speaks to me in a still, small voice. 1 Kings 19:9-12

Activity – I Can Feel the Holy Ghost – Coloring Page

Activity – The Holy Ghost – Fill in the blanks with some things you can do to feel the Holy Ghost. Then unscramble the letters to find another name for the Holy Ghost.

Activity/Article – Feeling the Holy Ghost – Benson learns about the Holy Ghost from his dad. Includes an activity to color pictures of things we can do to invite the Holy Ghost into our lives.

Story – Elijah and the Still, Small Voice – Scripture Stories for Young Readers

Story – A Big Wind and a Small Voice – Tyler listens to the still, small voice when he’s on the playground.

Story – A Comforting Song – Mia is feeling sad, but she feels the Holy Ghost and cheers up after singing a Primary song.

Video – The Lord Speaks to Elijah – Old Testament Scripture Stories

Video – Elijah Talks with Jesus – Old Testament Scripture Reader

Sunday School – Youth and Adults

Video – Elijah the Prophet – Book of Mormon Central (12:18 minutes)

Video – The Trials of Elijah – Book of Mormon Central (4:16 minutes)

An invitation to sacrifice is an opportunity to exercise my faith. 1 Kings 17:1-16

Article – Tithing—a Commandment Even for the Destitute – Genuine sacrifice has been a hallmark of the faithful from the beginning.

Video – Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath – Book of Mormon Central (5:42 minutes)

Video – The Stories of Elijah – Doing the right thing doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy, and sometimes doing God’s will can make things even harder for you. Elijah had to overcome trial after trial in order to do God’s will. But Elijah never gave up and overcame several trials in pursuit of God’s will. Even though the famine was hard, it ultimately led to defeating the priests of Ba’al and leading Israel towards worshipping the true and living God. Book of Mormon Central (4:26 minutes)

Video – No Regrets – An LDS surfer from California decided between surfing and Seminary–and never looked back. (5:38 minutes)

“If the Lord be God, follow him.” 1 Kings 18

Article – Choice and Commitment – In the end, there is no neutral, uncommitted path to follow, at least when it comes to things of eternal consequence.

Article – Firm and Steadfast in the Faith of Christ – To persevere firm and steadfast in the faith of Christ requires that the gospel of Jesus Christ penetrate one’s heart and soul.

Article – Agency – A Blessing and a Burden – Agency is the power to think, choose, and act for ourselves. It comes with endless opportunities, accompanied by responsibility and consequences.

Video – Elijah and the Prophets of Baal – Book of Mormon Central (4:58 minutes)

The Lord often speaks in quiet, simple ways. 1 Kings 19:1-18

Article – Hear Him – Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son.

Article – Hearing His Voice – In a world with so many competing voices, our Heavenly Father has made it possible for us to hear and follow His.

Article – The Voice is Still Small – Dramatic and miraculous answers to prayer may come, but they are the exceptions. Even at the highest levels of responsibility in this kingdom of God, which is being built up upon the earth, the voice is still small.

Video – Listen to the Voice of Jesus Christ – What happens when we mute the noise around us, and listen with our hearts? That’s when we can feel the influence of Jesus Christ. (1:46 minutes)

Serving the Lord takes priority over worldly concerns. 1 Kings 19:19-21

Article – For Him – Knowing the who and the why in serving others helps us understand that the highest manifestation of love is devotion to God.

Video – Your Day for a Mission – At 19, Sid Going was a shoo-in for New Zealand’s national rugby team, but he chose to serve a mission first. Elder Neil L. Andersen tells why Sid made the decision and how the blessings of a mission outweigh any sacrifice. (3:31 minutes)

Video – The Soul’s Sincere Desire – As we put God as a priority and seek Him through sincere prayer, we can find peace in our busy lives. (3:28 minutes)

Adults

Article – The Name and Titles of God in the Old Testament – BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Swine’s Blood and Broken Serpents– BYU Religious Studies Center

Article – Old Testament Institute Student Manual Kings-Malachi: 1 Kings 12–16 – A Kingdom Divided Against Itself

Article – Old Testament Institute Student Manual Kings-Malachi: 1 Kings 17–2 Kings 2 – Elijah and the Sealing Power of the Holy Priesthood

Podcast – Follow Him: 1 Kings 17-19 part 1 (video link) – Dr. Camille Fronk Olson returns and explores evil Queen Jezebel’s reign, Elijah’s struggle with discouragement and loneliness, and the still, small voice in times of trial. Find the audio to this episode here.

Podcast – Follow Him: 1 Kings 17-19 part 2 (video link) – Do the Israelites respond to prophetic and scriptural calls for reform? Dr. Camille Fronk Olson returns to explore the ministry of Elijah, the pantheon of foreign gods, and the purpose of miracles. Find the audio to this episode here.

Video – Come Follow Me Insights: Elijah the Prophet of God – Learn with Taylor and Tyler as they unpack the fascinating stories of Elijah, God’s prophet in the book of 1st Kings. Book of Mormon Central (1:05:57 minutes)

Video – Come Follow Up: 1 Kings 17-19 – Come Follow Up host Ben Lomu meets with Old Testament scholar Lukas Drake as well as special guest Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, a research scientist for Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, to discuss a part of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. Also discussed is an invitation to sacrifice and how the Lord often speaks in quiet, simple ways. BYUtv (55 minutes)

Video – Discussion on the Old Testament: 1 Kings 17-22 – The Ministry of Elijah – Professors from the BYU Department of Ancient Scripture help you gain insight into the historical and theological circumstances in which Elijah’s ministry began and the challenges Elijah fought and conquered as the prophet of Israel. BYUtv (28:20)