Looking for an easy Family Home Evening or Primary lesson this week?
Our newest Come, Follow Me lesson is based on 1 Kings 12–13 and 17–22: "If the Lord Be God, Follow Him." Through the story of Elijah, children can learn that they can be brave and choose to follow Jesus—even when others make different choices.
Come, Follow Me Lesson for Kids
June 29–July 5
"If the Lord Be God, Follow Him"
1 Kings 12–13; 17–22
Big Idea: I can choose to follow Heavenly Father and trust Him, even when others make different choices.
Main Scripture:
"If the Lord be God, follow him." (1 Kings 18:21)
Lesson Theme: Elijah was brave and chose to follow the Lord. I can choose to follow Jesus too.
20-Minute Lesson Outline
Opening Attention Activity (3 minutes)
"Follow the Leader"
Choose one child to be the leader.
Have everyone follow simple actions:
Clap
Spin
March
Jump
Then suddenly have two people give different directions.
Ask:
Was it hard to know who to follow?
Why?
Explain:
In today's scriptures, many people were following false gods. Elijah invited them to make a choice:
"If the Lord be God, follow Him."
We also choose every day who we will follow.
Scripture Story (5 minutes)
Elijah and the Priests of Baal
Tell the story simply:
The people of Israel had forgotten the Lord.
Elijah asked everyone to gather on Mount Carmel.
Two altars were built.
The priests of Baal prayed all day, but nothing happened.
Then Elijah prayed:
"Lord, let these people know that Thou art God."
The Lord sent fire from heaven and burned the offering!
The people knew that Heavenly Father is the true God.
Discussion Questions
Why do you think Elijah was brave?
Have you ever had to choose the right when others were making bad choices?
How can we show that we follow Jesus?
Possible answers:
❤️ Pray
❤️ Be kind
❤️ Tell the truth
❤️ Read scriptures
❤️ Go to church
❤️ Help others
Object Lesson (4 minutes)
Which Path Will You Choose?
You'll need:
Two pieces of paper.
Write:
➡️ FOLLOW JESUS
➡️ FOLLOW THE CROWD
Place them on opposite sides of the room.
Read situations and let the children walk to the side they would choose.
Examples:
Your friends are being mean to someone.
Everyone is cheating at a game.
Your family wants to pray.
Someone needs help cleaning up.
Your friends make fun of church.
After each one ask:
"What would Jesus do?"
Keep Their Attention
Sprinkle these questions throughout:
🙋 Raise your hand if you've ever had to make a hard choice.
❤️ Put your hand on your heart if you want to follow Jesus.
👍 Give me a thumbs up if you know Jesus can help you be brave.
Mini Lesson (3 minutes)
The Widow of Zarephath
Elijah met a widow who had almost no food left.
The Lord blessed her because she trusted Him.
Teach:
Sometimes following Jesus means trusting Him even when things feel hard.
He always keeps His promises.
Related Video (3 minutes)
Show one of these in the Gospel Library:
🎥 Elijah and the Priests of Baal
or
🎥 Choose the Right Way
After the video ask:
What did Elijah choose?
What can we choose this week?
Wrap-Up Testimony (2 minutes)
Say:
Every day we choose who we will follow.
Sometimes it isn't easy.
But just like Elijah, we can be brave and choose Jesus.
He will help us.
Bear testimony that Heavenly Father blesses us when we follow Him.
Repeat together:
I can choose Jesus.
I can follow Him.
I can be brave.
Activity Page (US Letter Vertical)
Closing Challenge
This week, whenever you have a choice to make, ask yourself:
"What would Jesus want me to do?"
Then be brave like Elijah and choose to follow Him.
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