Miracles of Elijah — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on miracles of elijah, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Kings 17:1 (KJV)
What did Elijah declare to King Ahab?
Answer: There shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word
Study note. There shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.
Lesson 2 · 1 Kings 17:3 (KJV)
By what brook did God hide Elijah?
Answer: Cherith
Study note. Hide thyself by the brook Cherith.
Lesson 3 · 1 Kings 17:4 (KJV)
What animals fed Elijah there?
Answer: Ravens
Study note. I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
Lesson 4 · 1 Kings 17:10 (KJV)
In what city did Elijah meet a widow gathering sticks?
Answer: Zarephath
Study note. He arose and went to Zarephath.
Lesson 5 · 1 Kings 17:16 (KJV)
What did not fail at her house?
Answer: The barrel of meal and the cruse of oil
Study note. The barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail.
Lesson 6 · 1 Kings 17:21 (KJV)
How many times did Elijah stretch himself upon the widow's dead son?
Answer: Three times
Study note. He stretched himself upon the child three times.
Lesson 7 · 1 Kings 18:19 (KJV)
On what mountain did Elijah face the prophets of Baal?
Answer: Carmel
Study note. Gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel.
Lesson 8 · 1 Kings 18:34 (KJV)
How many times did Elijah drench the sacrifice with water?
Answer: Three times
Study note. Fill four barrels with water… Do it the second time… Do it the third time.
Lesson 9 · 1 Kings 18:38 (KJV)
What fell from heaven and consumed the sacrifice?
Answer: The fire of the LORD
Study note. Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice.
Lesson 10 · 2 Kings 2:11 (KJV)
How did Elijah depart from the earth?
Answer: By a whirlwind into heaven
Study note. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does miracles of elijah point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?