February 28, 2015 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Olive/Olive Oil

Food Topical Studies February 28, 2015March 4, 2022

The Olive is an important food in Israel and a source of oil. Olives was one of the blessings of the Promised Land. Olive oil was used to burn in lamps. It was also used as a holy anointing oil and also to anoint kings and full of goodness. Olive tree and olives were used symbolically. It has been used as an emblem of peace and reconciliation and a symbol of the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Locust

Food Topical Studies February 28, 2015March 4, 2022

The locust are one of the few insects mentioned as a clean or allowed source of food. Locusts were fried in flour or honey, or were preserved by being dried. Locusts and wild honey a basic diet in the wilderness for John the Baptist. Locust are a used as an illustration of the judgment of the LORD God against a rebellious nation. Locusts are ravenous at all three stages of their development-a larval stage in which wingless locusts hop like…

Honey

Food Topical Studies February 28, 2015March 4, 2022

Honey used as a sweet savor for the disobedient. Honey was used as a food for eating. Honey was used to describe the land the LORD had given flowing with milk and honey. Honey used also used symbolically.