Elijah and Elisha Bible Coloring Pages
These printable coloring sheets feature dramatic moments from the lives of the Old Testament prophets. Use them for Sunday school lessons or homeschool activities to help children visualize these powerful biblical stories.
Elijah and Elisha Coloring Pages
Color various miracles and moments from the ministries of both prophets, from the widow's oil to the floating iron axe head.
Chariot of Fire and the Ascension into Heaven
These dramatic scenes capture the moment Elijah is taken up in a whirlwind by a heavenly chariot and horses.
Passing the Mantle and Miracles along the Jordan
Illustrate the transition of prophetic authority as Elisha receives his mentor's cloak and parts the river waters.
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Teaching Old Testament Miracles
The stories of these two prophets are filled with dramatic events that capture children's imaginations. While coloring, you can discuss Elijah's stand against the prophets of Baal and how God provided for him in the wilderness. As you teach about the chariot of fire, you can explain how Elijah did not die but was taken directly to heaven.
The coloring sheets also cover Elisha's early miracles, such as multiplying the widow's oil and making the heavy iron axe head float. These visual aids help students remember the sequence of events in the books of Kings.
The Meaning of Passing the Mantle
When Elijah places his cloak on his successor, it symbolizes the transfer of authority and God's spirit. The passing of the mantle is a key moment in biblical history.
After Elijah departs, Elisha immediately tests this new authority by striking the Jordan River with the cloak, causing the waters to part just as they did for his mentor. This act showed the people that Elisha was the true successor chosen by God to continue the prophetic work in Israel.
Coloring Tips for Sunday School
These activity sheets offer great opportunities for creative coloring during your religion lessons.
- Use bright oranges, reds, and yellows for the fiery whirlwind and heavenly horses.
- Blend earthy browns and greens for the agricultural scenes where Elisha is called from his plow.
- Add deep blues and whites for the parting river waters and the floating axe head.