Please read 2 Kings 4:1-7. This chapter describes the events of Elisha. Elisha performed four miracles. These miracles were not of his will, but the will of the Father. These miracles, prove that God loves and cares for his faithful children. In questions 1-4 explain the miracles Elisha performed.
1.2 Kings 4:1-7 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.2 Kings 4:32-37 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.2 Kings 4:38-41 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.2 Kings 4:42-44 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We will focus on account one, because it verifies the importance of essential oil. This account’s sitting takes place at a widow’s house. After drawing a map with these four events, I believe that the lady lives in Mount Carmel. Mt.Carmel is near the sea of Galilee. Plus, Elisha lives near Jerusalem. Jerusalem is near the dead sea. According to this chapter Elisha was moving south.
In verse three, Elisha gives the widow the directions from God. As reported, the widow and her family travel to the homes of nearby neighbors. I can’t image how many they gathered, but I’m sure God prepared the hearts of all who were involved. Notice here that the containers they gathered could have been very heavy! There were no recycled plastic products. The products may have been large water pots or something small like a tea cup. One thing is for sure they gathered plenty! Today, all essential oils are kept in dark glass. The jars are not cheap. When you give oil away it is a small sacrifice. Often, you never see the container again.
In the next verse, we are informed that the widow and her family went into the house and closed the door. This is signified! Locate the following scriptures and make a notation of what miracle was performed.
1 Kings 17:17-24 __________________________________
2 Kings 4:38-41 ___________________________________
Jonah 2:1-10 _____________________________________
John 11:38 ______________________________________
Why do you think the family went into the house alone? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
According to the Webster’s dictionary, a side show is described as follows: “a minor or diverting incident or issue, especially one that distracts attention from something more important.” God must view all the aide He provides to His people as necessary, but not His first priority. This is the same for us. Do we not want salvation before health? Is eternal life not the goal of this life?
Essential oils can replace the herbs and spices we use in our kitchens. They are safe! We have been eating them unknowingly for years. The pictures below are labels that contain essential oils.
The main difference between essential oils and cooking oils is the fat content. Essential oils come from the roots and stems of the plant; whereas, cooking oil comes from the bud or blossoms of the plant. Another difference between the two oils is that cooking oil leaves a greasy feeling. This is why we use specific oils for cooking. For example, when I spray olive oil in a skillet it makes a slippery surface; which, makes stir frying easier and clean up better.
Now, we have to be careful with the oils that we put in recipes. Not all essential oils are equal. For example, most therapeutic grade oils may be consumed, but some at the grocery store may not be food safe. One day, I ran out of lemon essential oil. I use lemon oil for lots of reasons, but that particular day I wanted to use it as a water flavoring. I went to my local health food store and asked for lemon essential oil and what they gave me was not ready for consumption. I was absolutely shocked!
When purchasing essential oils you want to look for the following words: certified pure therapeutic grade (CPTG).This means that the essential oil is made from plants which are harvested in the area in which God planted them. They ate distilled or cold pressed. 80% of all essential oils can be used in cooking.
I have speculated that the widow probably had a bit of olive oil. This is one of the most commonly used oils; which, would have turned a great profit. However, the Holy Land was also full of grape vineyards. Therefore, this oil also lines up with scripture. Both of these oils can be used in cooking and in oil lamps. Grape seed oil has a less greasy film. So, it would have been the best oil to us for cleaning and sanitization.
Essential oils has almost totally replaced all of the fresh and dry herbs in my kitchen. The essential oils are 300% the potency of both dry and fresh herbs. The essential oils last a lifetime if you store them in cool dark places. This has saved my family money.
When are creating a recipe that calls for fresh or dried herbs I use the one drop method. If the recipe calls for 1 teaspoon I dry herbs I use a toothpick to get a half of a drop. If the recipe calls for a tablespoon I use one drop of oil. I always put the drop of oil on a spoon and then add the oil to my recipe. If I don’t I end up ruining my dish. Remember, that when essential are heated they lose some of their other properties. It is better to wait until the dishes almost complete before adding that flavorful drop. However, I have found in my Italian dinner’s, that the spices need to simmer in the pot a little longer. When using oregano, thyme, rosemary, or basil be sure to allow extra time for simmering.
Jessie’s Simple Kitchen Recipes
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1.Water Flavorings:
Directions: One drop of oil per 16 ounces in a glass of water. Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, or Tangerine
Health Benefits:
A single drop of orange and grapefruit essential oils can meet 100% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, makes you look younger, helps eye health, and Vitamin C content which is required for producing collagen which, in turn, is responsible for keeping the tissues in your hair together.
Lemon essential oils help cells stay healthy which keeps you from getting sick, Good healthy cells halt the production of cancer, increase the alkalize in the blood which helps relieve pain, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.
Tangerine essential oil heal wounds, improves digestion, stops the absorption of cholesterol, absorbs the iron from the food, fights against arthritis, and it eases the movements in the bowel
2.Favorized Salt: Find a 4-ounce resealable jar. Add two ounces of table salt. Then add one drop of each oil: Basil, Rosemary, and Black Pepper. Then stir and tighten jar.
Usage: I use this mixture on all my dishes instead of plain salt.
Health Benefits:
Rosemary:
Helps increase your blood flow. An increased blood flow will help improve your memory, help your hair grow, and keep you from getting blood clots. Rosemary also gets gases to come out of the body and boots your immune system helps. So, for me this is the perfect.
Basil: This oil treats nausea, motion sickness, indigestion, constipation, respiratory problems, and diabetes. Basil oil is also a good source of Vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium.
Black Pepper: This oil helps relief the symptoms of the common cold, constipation, indigestion, anemia, impotency, muscular strains, dental disease, pyorrhea, and heart disease.
3.Sweet Drizzle: (fruit and veggies) Using a 4-ounce resealable glass jar. Add 2-ounces of all -natural Honey, because it is more liquefied. Then add a ½ drop of cinnamon, 2 drops of orange, 1 drop of ginger, 1 drop of on guard, and 1 drop of cardamom.
Health Benefits:
Supports healthy immune and respiratory function, Protects against environmental threats, Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, promotes healthy circulation, Energizing and uplifting aroma, Regenerates muscle energy, helps weight loss, and improves morning sickness.
4.Salad Dressing: Any glass container with lid or stopper. Add 2-ounces of olive oil, 1 ounce of cider vinegar,1 teaspoon dry mustard,½ teaspoon of salt,½ teaspoon of our flavored salt recipe, 3 drops of lemon and 1 drop of oregano.
Health benefits:
Oregano supports the health of the immune system, kill the foodborne pathogen, and if you get the flu it helps your body to get rid of unwanted phlegm in your lungs.
Plus all of the amazing health benefits from our favorized salt!
Jessie’s List of Oils in her Kitchen
Rosemary Ginger Basil
Clove Black Pepper Lemon
Cinnamon Wild Orange Peppermint Lime On-Guard
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