Hot dogs- prepared in a way that follows biblical traditions which are over three thousand years old. A symbol of transformation and adaptability,
Hamburgers-symbolize the American spirit, comfort, convenience, and good times.
fruit dishes- fruit of the Spirit; symbolizes love, joy, peace.
vegetables-symbolize various aspects of our spiritual journey, such as the need for growth and healing,
appetizers- it’s also a great illustration for several Bible stories. Tasting and seeing the goodness of Our Heavenly Father.
Juices frozen- pure juice of the grape which they pressed out from the vines in their wilderness trek.
Music- The Bible mentions many uses of music including songs of praise, songs of victory, songs of mourning, and above all the Psalms.
Dancing- Dances were also a common music expression along with the combination of singing with instrumental music.
Fruits and Nuts
People of the Bible ate many of today’s most nutritious “superfoods” in this grouping of fruits and nuts. Pomegranates, for example, are believed to have highly beneficial anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.
Different bible verses below are referenced with the foods you are studying about.
- Apples (Song of Solomon 2:5)
- Almonds (Genesis 43:11; Numbers 17:8)
- Dates (2 Samuel 6:19; 1 Chronicles 16:3)
- Figs (Nehemiah 13:15; Jeremiah 24:1-3)
- Grapes (Leviticus 19:10; Deuteronomy 23:24)
- Melons (Numbers 11:5; Isaiah 1:8)
- Olives (Isaiah 17:6; Micah 6:15)
- Pistachio Nuts (Genesis 43:11)
- Pomegranates (Numbers 20:5; Deuteronomy 8:8)
- Raisins (Numbers 6:3; 2 Samuel 6:19)
- Sycamore Fruit (Psalm 78:47; Amos 7:14)
Vegetables and Legumes
God provided vegetables and legumes packed with nutrients, fiber, and protein to power the people of the Bible. In Babylon, Daniel and his friends observed a diet of only vegetables (Daniel 1:12).
- Beans (2 Samuel 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9)
- Cucumbers (Numbers 11:5)
- Gourds (2 Kings 4:39)
- Leeks (Numbers 11:5)
- Lentils (Genesis 25:34; 2 Samuel 17:28; Ezekiel 4:9)
- Onions (Numbers 11:5)
Deserts- they represent God’s will that puts us on the path to life.
Now that you have studied about the different foods the bible encourages. We did this lesson so you could have an interesting 4th of July with your friends and family, but you still learned something from the bible. We hope this will help throughout your life, knowing what the reason is and what is in the food. Have a Happy 4th of July in the U.S. and other countries that have independence day enjoy this wonderful lesson.
Closing Prayer; Heavenly Father we thank you for all the information in the above lesson to help us understand what foods are recommended by you. We pray that all who read this will enjoy these foods so thier bodies can become better. We thank you for this lovely day that everyone will have hopefully all over the world sometime, and that they too can enjoy this lesson. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Prayer of Salvation: Which is how you ask to become a child of Our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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