Ravens Bring Food to Elijah

1 Kings 17:1-16

The Big Idea

God can provide for His people in surprising ways, and we can obey His guidance and care for others.

The Bible Story

Elijah Is Fed by Ravens

In 1 Kings 17:1–16, Elijah announces that there will be no dew or rain for the coming years except by his word, according to the LORD’s word. Then the LORD tells Elijah to go east and hide beside the Brook Cherith. Elijah obeys and drinks from the brook. The LORD commands ravens to feed him there. Ravens bring Elijah bread and meat in the morning and evening, and he drinks from the brook. After some time, the brook becomes dry because there has been no rain. The LORD then sends Elijah to Zarephath, where a widow is commanded to provide for him. This passage shows the LORD directing Elijah and providing for him in an unexpected way.

Themes

Care for those in need Generosity and sharing despite scarcity God’s authority over drought and rain God’s provision Obedience to God’s instructions

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Look closely

What children can notice

Elijah sits beside the Brook Cherith as friendly ravens bring him bread and meat in the morning. The brook provides water, creating a clear, peaceful picture of God’s provision.

Talk together

Talk about it

How did the LORD provide food and water for Elijah?
What surprising way might God use to help someone today?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Use this page to introduce 1 Kings 17:1–16 in family worship, Sunday school, church classrooms, or homeschool lessons. Invite children to notice the morning-and-evening detail and discuss obedience, God’s provision, and caring for people in need. Keep the drought explanation gentle and avoid adding dialogue or details not stated in the passage.

Source note

From this passage

1 Kings 17:5-6 · Elijah by the Brook

Elijah sits beside the Brook Cherith as friendly ravens bring him bread and meat in the morning. The brook provides water, creating a clear, peaceful picture of God’s provision.