The Widow of Zarephath
Who was the prophet that visited the widow?
Elijah
Did the miracle happen before or after the widow obeyed Elijah?
After.
Where was Elijah when the Lord spoke to him?
In a cave (on Mount Horeb).
True or False:
The Holy Ghost usually shouts to get our attention.
False.
Finish Elijah's promise:
"The barrel of meal shall not ________."
Waste.
Where did Elijah ask the widow to get him a drink?
From the well
What did Elijah ask the widow to do first?
Feed him first.
Name one thing the Lord was NOT in.
The wind, the earthquake, or the fire.
What are some things that make it harder to hear the Holy Ghost?
Distractions, sin, constant entertainment, social media, noise, pride, anger, etc.
Finish Elijah's promise:
"Neither shall the cruse of oil ________."
Fail.
What did the widow say she had left to eat?
A handful of flour and a little oil.
Finish this sentence:
"Faith means obeying God ________."
Before we know how everything will work out.
How did the Lord finally speak to Elijah?
Through a still small voice.
According to the lesson, did God's voice become louder after the wind and fire?
No. Everything else became quiet.
Finish the scripture:
"The Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire..."
A still small voice.
Who was the widow planning to feed before they expected to die?
Herself and her son.
Name one sacrifice a teenager today might make to follow Jesus Christ.
tithing, honesty, serving, keeping commandments, attending church, defending someone, etc.
Why do you think the Lord often chooses a still small voice instead of dramatic miracles?
So we learn to seek Him, exercise faith, and pay attention to the Spirit.
Complete this scripture:
"The Lord was not in the ________."
Wind, earthquake, or fire.
According to 1 Kings 19, which came first?
Fire.
What miracle happened after the widow obeyed Elijah?
Her flour and oil never ran out.
Why do you think Heavenly Father sometimes asks us to act before we receive blessings?
Because acting first builds faith and trust in Him. (Accept thoughtful answers.)
What are two things we can do to better hear the still small voice?
Pray, study scriptures, attend church, take the sacrament seriously, repent, find quiet places, serve others, etc.
Share one time (without too much detail) when you felt prompted to do something good.
Any sincere experience.
Name both stories we studied today and explain in one sentence how they are connected.
The widow of Zarephath and Elijah hearing the still small voice. The widow teaches us to act in faith before the blessing, and Elijah teaches that God often answers faithful people quietly through the Holy Ghost.