Still Small Voice
1 Kings 19:1-3; 9-16
1 Kings 19:1-3; 9-16
Why did Elijah run away into the wilderness?
Because he was afraid of Queen Jezebel after she threatened to kill him.
Who was taken into heaven in a whirlwind?
Elijah.
What sickness did Naaman have?
Leprosy.
Who led the Israelites through the Red Sea?
Moses.
Where did Elijah hear God's voice?
In a still small voice.
What did Elisha ask Elijah for before he was taken away?
A double portion of his spirit.
Who told Naaman about Elisha?
A young Israelite servant girl.
What did David use to defeat Goliath?
A sling and a stone.
What three things happened before God spoke to Elijah?
A strong wind, an earthquake, and a fire.
What fell from Elijah after he was taken into heaven?
His mantle.
How many times did Naaman dip in the Jordan River?
Seven times.
Why did Solomon ask God for wisdom instead of riches?
So he could wisely lead God's people.
What question did God ask Elijah two different times?
"What are you doing here, Elijah?"
What miracle did Elisha perform with Elijah's mantle?
He struck the Jordan River, and it divided so he could cross.
Why was Naaman upset when Elisha told him to wash in the Jordan River?
He expected Elisha to come out and perform a great miracle, and he thought the rivers in Syria were better than the Jordan.
Why did Joseph test his brothers before revealing who he was?
To see if they had changed and if they would protect Benjamin.
What lesson can we learn from God speaking in a still small voice instead of the wind, earthquake, or fire?
God doesn't always speak through big, dramatic events. Sometimes He speaks quietly, so we should take time to listen for His guidance.
How did the other prophets know that God's Spirit was now with Elisha?
They saw him part the Jordan River with Elijah's mantle.
What happened after Naaman humbled himself and obeyed God?
His leprosy was completely healed, and his skin became like that of a young child.
Both Elijah and Naaman had to trust God in unexpected ways. How?
Elijah had to listen for God's quiet voice instead of expecting dramatic signs, and Naaman had to humble himself and obey God's simple instruction to wash in the Jordan River. Both learned that God's way is better than our own expectations.