Sunday – May 10
Elijah-Praying in Crisis – Sabbath School Lesson Study
This Sabbath School lesson study on Elijah-Praying in Crisis shows how God cares for His children during fear, discouragement, and emotional exhaustion.
Bible Focus
- 1 Kings 19:1–18
- Isaiah 55:8–9
Spirit of Prophecy Focus
- Conflict and Courage, p. 212
- Sons and Daughters of God, p. 206
Elijah—Praying in Crisis Summary
- Elijah lived during a very wicked time in Israel.
- God answered Elijah’s prayer powerfully on Mount Carmel.
- Fire came down from heaven and showed that the Lord is the true God.
- After this victory, Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah.
- Elijah became afraid, discouraged, and emotionally exhausted.
- He ran into the wilderness and asked God to let him die.
- This story teaches that even faithful believers can become discouraged.
- Elijah had just experienced a great spiritual victory, yet fear weakened his faith.
- He felt lonely and thought his work had failed.
- But God did not reject or condemn him in his weakness.
- God cared for Elijah with tenderness and patience.
- He gave him food, water, rest, and renewed strength.
- Later, God spoke to Elijah through a still small voice.
- God was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire.
- This showed Elijah that God does not always work in dramatic ways.
- Sometimes He works quietly in the heart.
- God understands our fears and struggles.
- His ways are higher and wiser than ours.
- Even when we do not understand His answers, we can trust His care.
- God remains close to His children during difficult moments.
Question
- What lesson can we learn from Elijah’s discouragement?
Answer
- Even faithful people can become discouraged, but God patiently cares for them and gives them strength again.
Reflection
- When you feel weak or discouraged, do you still trust God’s care and guidance?
Takeaway
- God patiently strengthens and restores those who continue to trust Him in difficult times.
Continue Studying
- To deepen your study, explore the official Sabbath School lesson: https://absg.sspmadventist.org/
- You can also continue with:
- Lesson 7 Overview
- Lesson 7 Memory Text
- Monday Lesson Study
