Bible lessons

1 Kings 19:19–21

Elijah Calls Elisha

Children will explore the brief account where Elijah finds Elisha at work. They will order the events, notice the actions each person takes, and describe how Elisha’s later actions show a serious response in this passage.

1 Kings 20:1–43

Ahab and Ben-hadad

This lesson traces 1 Kings 20 step by step. Students will observe Ben Hadad’s threats, Yahweh’s repeated words through prophets, Ahab’s responses, and the final judgment announced after Ahab released Ben Hadad.

1 Kings 22:1–40; 2 Chronicles 18:1–34

Micaiah Warns Ahab

This lesson helps children follow the account of Ahab, Jehoshaphat and Micaiah, notice the choices each person made, and see how Yahweh’s word proved true even when many voices said the opposite.

1 Kings 22:41–50; 2 Chronicles 17:1–19; 2 Chronicles 19:1–11; 2 Chronicles 20:31–37

Jehoshaphat Leads Judah

Jehoshaphat strengthened Judah, sent teachers of God’s law and appointed judges, while prophets rebuked his alliances with Israel’s kings.

2 Kings 1:1–18

Elijah and King Ahaziah's Messengers

This lesson traces the whole account of King Ahaziah, Elijah, and the three groups sent to him. Students will sequence the passage, notice repeated words and actions, and compare different responses to Yahweh’s word.

2 Kings 2:1–18

Elijah Is Taken Up and Elisha Receives the Mantle

This lesson helps children follow the account of Elijah being taken up and Elisha receiving his mantle. Students will trace the story in order, notice key choices, and see how the passage shows Yahweh’s power and Elisha’s new role.

2 Kings 2:19–22

Elisha and Jericho's Water

The men of the city asked Elisha for help, and the Lord healed their bad water.

2 Kings 2:23–25

Elisha Is Mocked at Bethel

On the road to Bethel, Elisha is mocked, and a severe judgement follows.

2 Kings 3:1–27

Water in the Valley during the Moab Campaign

When three kings ran out of water on the way to fight Moab, Elisha brought Yahweh’s message and the valley filled unexpectedly.

2 Kings 4:1–7

Elisha and the Widow's Oil

This lesson helps children follow the account of the widow, Elisha, the borrowed containers and the oil. Students will notice the problem, the instructions given, the family’s actions and the outcome described in the passage.

2 Kings 4:8–37

Elisha and the Shunammite Family

In this lesson, children trace the account of the Shunammite woman, her family, Gehazi, and Elisha. They will follow the order of events, notice key choices, and talk about what the passage shows about need, prayer, and God’s power.

2 Kings 4:38–41

Elisha and the Poisoned Stew

During a famine, Elisha helped a hungry group when their stew became dangerous to eat.

2 Kings 4:42–44

Elisha Feeds a Hundred People

This short story shows a small gift, an impossible-looking instruction, and God’s word proving true. Children can follow the order of the account, notice each person’s response, and see that the outcome matches what Yahweh said.

2 Kings 5:1–14

Naaman Is Healed

Naaman is angry at Elisha’s instruction, then listens to his servants and washes seven times as the prophet said; his flesh is restored.

2 Kings 5:15–27

Gehazi's Greedy Choice

After Naaman was healed, Elisha’s servant Gehazi made a secret choice that brought judgement instead of honour.

2 Kings 6:1–7

The Floating Axe Head

As Elisha went with his servants to the Jordan, a borrowed axe head fell into the water and was recovered.

2 Kings 6:8–23

Elisha and the Unseen Army

In this lesson, children will follow the account of Elisha, his frightened servant, the unseen army, and the Syrians led into Samaria. They will notice what people chose to do and what happened next.

2 Kings 6:24–7:20

The Siege of Samaria and the Four Men

During a terrible siege, Yahweh’s promise of sudden relief seemed impossible, yet it came true in a surprising way.

2 Kings 8:1–6

The Shunammite Woman's Land Is Restored

This lesson helps children follow a short Bible story about a woman who listened to a warning, lived away during famine, returned home, and asked the king for help. Children will sequence the account and notice how each action leads to the next one.

2 Kings 8:7–15

Elisha Meets Hazael

This lesson helps older students follow a hard part of Elisha’s story. Students will trace what happened when Hazael met Elisha, notice what Hazael chose to say and do, and think carefully about what this passage shows about God’s knowledge and human actions.

2 Kings 8:16–24; 2 Chronicles 21:1–20

Jehoram's Choices and Their Consequences

Jehoram ruled Judah in a way that brought harm to his family and trouble to his kingdom.

2 Kings 13:14–25

Elisha's Final Message

In this lesson, children trace Elisha’s last message to King Joash, notice what Joash did, and see how the ending matches Elisha’s words. The passage also shows God’s compassion towards Israel during a hard time.

2 Kings 14:1–14; 2 Kings 14:17–22; 2 Chronicles 25:1–28

Amaziah and His Choices

Amaziah began with some right actions, but pride and unfaithfulness led Judah into trouble and loss.

2 Kings 15:1–7; 2 Chronicles 26:1–23

Uzziah's Pride

King Uzziah began well, but when he grew strong he crossed a boundary God had set.