![]() Solomon had used it years before to pay for some of the supplies he used to build the temple ( 2 Chronicles 2:10). Oil was a precious item in international trade. ![]() One jar of oil-based myrrh, frankincense, cinnamon and aloe ointment could sell for as much as one labourer’s yearly salary. When perfumers boiled oil and then added secret blends of root and bark powders, tree resins and spices, they could make a very expensive ointment. ![]() Oil was also the base for making perfumes and fragrant ointments. This kept the shields from becoming brittle. Soldiers often worked the oil into the leather shields they used in battle. It was also used as a fuel for lamps in homes. Oil was used as a religious offering ( Leviticus 2:4), as a remedy for stomach distress and as a balm to heal wounds. It was spread on bread, used in cooking, and mixed with flour to make bread. The oil pressed from the fruit of olive trees had many uses in biblical times. As she obeyed, the widow saw that God provided enough oil to fill all the jars.Īlmost every time the bible mentions oil, it is referring to olive oil. God’s servant, Elisha, told the woman to borrow all the empty jars from her neighbours that she could possibly get, close her doors, and begin pouring the oil from her jar into the borrowed jars. In this case, he was going to exact a more harsh payment. As was the common practice of the time, her two sons were going to have to work for the lender until the money was paid back. She had only a small amount of olive oil in her home – nothing else of value. This poor widow was unable to pay the debts that her husband had left her with. In one town, a poor widow approached Elisha. He became known for his miracles ( 2 Kings 2:19-22). He travelled on his own throughout the countryside, probably on a donkey led by a servant. He faithfully continued the work of the Lord as Elijah had done. Learn more about becoming a member here.After the prophet Elijah was taken to heaven ( 2 Kings 2:11), his disciple and successor, Elisha, became the chief prophet in the northern kingdom of Israel. This worksheet is one of the dozens of Bible biography worksheets available to members of The Religion Teacher. It includes three questions to help your student reflect on their own lives as it relates to the life and message of Elijah. Passing the Torch Bible Craft (Ministry-to-Children)Įlijah and the Chariot of Fire Spinner Craft (Children’s Bible Lessons)Įlijah and the Whirlwind Lesson (Mission Bible Class)Įlijah and Elisha Lesson (Teach Us the Bible)Įlijah and Elisha Games and Coloring Pages (BibleWise Kids’ Korner)Įlijah and Elisha Resources (Sermons 4 Kids) The Life of the Prophet Elijah Worksheetĭownload this biography worksheet about the life and work of the Prophet Elijah. King Ahab Lesson (Ministry-to-Children) Elijah and Elisha ActivitiesĮlijah and the Chariot of Fire Lesson (Ministry-to-Children) God Whispers to Elijah Lesson and Activity (Sunday School Works) Elijah, Ahab, and Naboth’s Vineyard ActivitiesĮlijah and Naboth’s Vineyard Lesson (Bible Fun for Kids)Īhab and Naboth’s Vineyard Lesson () Prophets of Ball Lesson (Sermons 4 Kids) Elijah on Mount Horeb ActivitiesĮlijah Encounters God: A Bible Story for Kids ()Įlijah and God’s Whisper Crafts (Ministry-to-Children)Įlijah and the Still Small Voice Puzzle Sheet (Ministry Ark)Įlijah and the Still Small Voice Lesson (Joy Kids Bible Lessons) ![]() Prophets of Baal ActivitiesĮlijah and the Prophets of Baal Object Lesson (Future Flying Saucers)Įlijah and the False Prophets Lesson ()Įlijah and the Prophets of Baal Preschool Lesson (Ministry-to-Children)Įlijah and the Prophets of Ball Lesson for Families (Cheri Gamble)Įlijah vs. God Provides for Elijah and a Widow Lesson (Ministry-to-Children)Įlijah and the Widow Bible Lesson (Bible Time Fun)Įlijah Helps a Widow Pre-school Lesson (Ministry-to-Children)Įlijah and the Widow Bible Crafts (Danielle’s Place) Elijah vs. God Takes Care of Elijah Lesson Plan (Mission Bible Class)Įlijah and the Ravens Bible Lesson (Danielle’s Place)Įlijah is Fed by the Ravens Lesson Plan ()Įlijah Lesson: Evicted, Escaped, and Fed by the Birds (Ministry-to-Children)Įlijah and the Ravens Craft (Mama’s Learning Corner)Įlijah Prays Activities (DLTK Kids) Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath Activities
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