Today's Lesson
This prophet asked the widow of Zarephath to make him food before feeding herself and her son.
Who is Elijah?
The Declaration of Independence was officially adopted on this date in 1776.
What is July 4th?
The name Elijah means this.
What is "Jehovah is my God"?
According to absolutely no scientific research, this is what every kid is required to say when a huge firework explodes in the sky.
What is "Whoa!"
This Founding Father served as commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later became the first U.S. President.
who is George Washington?
Even though the widow had only a little flour and oil left, she showed faith by doing this.
What is making food for Elijah first?
This man wrote most of the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Elijah worked mainly in this kingdom, where many people had turned away from Jehovah and worshipped Baal.
What is the northern kingdom?
This Sound effect is often heard right after a giant firework lights up the sky.
What is BOOM?
This Founding Father strongly argued for independence from Great Britain, was an abolishionist and later became the second President of the United States.
Who is John Adams?
Because the widow trusted the Lord, these two food supplies did not run out during the famine.
What are flour and oil?
The Declaration announced that the 13 American colonies were breaking away from this country.
Who is Great Britain or England?
Elijah sealed the heavens so that no rain fell for this long.
What is 3 1/2 years?
This is tiny firework is handheld and looks like a magic wand.
What is a Sparkler?
This Founding Father helped gain French support for the American Revolution, was considered to be a ladies man AND is on the $100 bill.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
When Elijah called Elisha to follow him, Elisha left behind his old life and sacrificed these animals he had been using for work.
What are oxen?
This famous signer wrote his name especially large and boldly, which is why people sometimes say, “Put your ____ _______ here.”
Who is John Hancock?
At the end of Elijah’s life, this dramatic fiery object appeared before he went up into heaven by a whirlwind.
What is a Chariot of Fire?
Fireworks are usually easiest to see during this part of the day.
What is nighttime?
This Founding Father became President of the United States and completed the Louisiana Purchase during his presidency.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The widow and Elisha both teach us this principle: When following Jesus Christ requires us to give something up, it can become an opportunity to strengthen this.
What is our faith in Jesus Christ
The Declaration of Independence lists many complaints against this British king.
Who is King George III?
On April 3, 1836, Elijah appeared in this Ohio temple and conferred priesthood keys upon Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery.
What is the Kirtland Temple?
What is Roman Candle?
This prophet of our church had a vision of the founding fathers: "They called upon us, knowing that we held the keys and power to redeem them... the spirits of the dead gathered around me, wanting to know why we did not redeem them. Said they, “You have had the use of the Endowment House for a number of years, and yet nothing has ever been done for us. We laid the foundation of the government you now enjoy, and we never apostatized from it, but we remained true to it and were faithful to God.” These were the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and they waited on me for two days and two nights. . . . I straightway went into the baptismal font and called upon brother McCallister to baptize me for the signers of the Declaration of Independence."
Who is Wilford Woodruff?