TRUTH CARRIERS MINISTRY
Ages 12-17
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This workbook teaches you about herbs and natural healing from a biblical perspective. It is for learning only - not medical advice!
Before starting, check these boxes:
Each lesson uses the 6 Rs to help you really learn and remember:
| Step | What You Do |
|---|---|
| 1. RECEIVE | Read the lesson carefully |
| 2. REFLECT | Answer the questions |
| 3. RECALL | Close the book and write what you remember |
| 4. RECITE | Teach someone what you learned |
| 5. REVIEW | Come back and review at Day 1, 3, 7, 21, 60 |
| 6. RESPOND | Do something with what you learned! |
Yahuah = The Father's Hebrew name (usually written "LORD")
Yahusha = The Son's Hebrew name (usually written "Jesus")
Did you know that one of Yahuah's names means "The One Who Heals"? Let's explore what the Bible says!
Big Idea: Healing is part of who Yahuah IS!
1. According to Psalm 103:3, how many diseases does Yahuah heal?
○ A) Some ○ B) Most ○ C) ALL ○ D) Only small ones
2. According to Isaiah 53:5, by what are we healed?
○ A) Good works ○ B) Yahusha's stripes (wounds) ○ C) Medicine only ○ D) Luck
1. Healing is part of Yahuah's character. ○ True ○ False
2. We should never pray for healing. ○ True ○ False
"For I am Yahuah that healeth thee."
Close the book. Write the 3 Scripture references and what they teach about healing:
Explain to a family member why Yahuah is called "The Healer."
Who I taught: Date:
☐ Thank Yahuah for being your Healer
☐ Memorize Exodus 15:26
☐ Other:
From the very first pages of Scripture, Yahuah gave us plants - for food AND medicine!
1. What part of the plant is specifically for medicine according to Ezekiel and Revelation?
○ A) Bark ○ B) Roots ○ C) Leaves ○ D) Flowers
2. When did Yahuah give plants for food?
○ A) After the flood ○ B) At creation ○ C) At Mount Sinai ○ D) In the New Testament
1. Both Ezekiel and Revelation mention leaves for healing. ○ True ○ False
2. Plant medicine is only an Old Testament concept. ○ True ○ False
"...the leaf thereof shall be for medicine."
Close the book. List the 3 Scripture passages and what each says about plants:
Show someone Genesis 1:29, Ezekiel 47:12, and Revelation 22:2. Explain what they teach.
Who I taught: Their reaction:
☐ Find 3 plants in your kitchen that have health benefits
☐ Research one herb (like ginger or garlic)
☐ Other:
Yahuah gave us dietary instructions in Leviticus 11. Science has confirmed that "unclean" animals carry more disease!
Must have BOTH:
Examples: Cow, sheep, goat, deer
Must have BOTH:
Examples: Salmon, trout, bass
1. What two things must a land animal have to be clean?
○ A) Four legs and fur ○ B) Split hoof and chews cud ○ C) Horns and hooves ○ D) Wings and scales
2. What two things must a sea creature have to be clean?
○ A) Fins and scales ○ B) Shell and claws ○ C) Tentacles and fins ○ D) Gills only
1. Pigs are clean because they have split hooves. ○ True ○ False
2. Salmon is a clean fish because it has fins and scales. ○ True ○ False
"To make a difference between the unclean and the clean..."
List the requirements for clean land animals and clean sea creatures:
Explain the clean/unclean rules to someone using Leviticus 11.
Who I taught:
☐ Read Leviticus 11 in your Bible
☐ Check your fridge - which meats are clean?
☐ Other:
The Bible warns about "sorcery" - but did you know the Greek word is "pharmakeia"? That's where we get "pharmacy"!
The Greek word "pharmakeia" means:
1. What English word comes from "pharmakeia"?
○ A) Farm ○ B) Pharmacy ○ C) Phase ○ D) Physical
2. Revelation 18:23 warns that nations were deceived by:
○ A) False prophets only ○ B) Pharmakeia/sorcery ○ C) Bad food ○ D) Nothing
1. The Greek word pharmakeia is related to our word pharmacy. ○ True ○ False
2. All pharmaceutical drugs are always the best choice. ○ True ○ False
"...for by thy sorceries [pharmakeia] were all nations deceived."
What is pharmakeia? What does Revelation warn about it?
Explain the connection between "sorcery" and "pharmacy" to someone.
Who I taught:
☐ Look up "pharmakeia" in a Greek dictionary
☐ Research side effects of a common drug
☐ Other:
Herbs contain natural chemicals that help our bodies heal. Here are some ways they work:
| Action | What It Does | Example Herbs |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-inflammatory | Reduces swelling | Turmeric, Ginger |
| Antimicrobial | Fights germs | Garlic, Oregano |
| Nervine | Calms nerves | Chamomile, Lavender |
| Digestive | Helps digestion | Peppermint, Ginger |
| Immune-boosting | Strengthens immunity | Elderberry, Echinacea |
1. Which herb is anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling)?
○ A) Lavender ○ B) Turmeric ○ C) Elderberry ○ D) Peppermint
2. Which herb helps calm nerves?
○ A) Garlic ○ B) Oregano ○ C) Chamomile ○ D) Echinacea
1. Garlic has antimicrobial (germ-fighting) properties. ○ True ○ False
2. Aspirin was originally derived from willow bark. ○ True ○ False
List 5 herbal actions and one herb for each:
Explain to someone how different herbs help the body in different ways.
Who I taught:
☐ Find herbs in your kitchen spice rack
☐ Make chamomile tea for relaxation
☐ Other:
When you get sick, these herbs can help your body fight back!
Uses: Flu, colds, immune support
How to use: Syrup, tea, gummies
Fun fact: Studies show elderberry can shorten flu duration!
Uses: Colds, immune support
How to use: Tea, tincture, capsules
Best for: Taking at the first sign of illness
Uses: Infections, immune support
How to use: Raw (most powerful), cooked, capsules
Scripture: Used in Egypt (Numbers 11:5)
1. Which herb is best known for shortening flu duration?
○ A) Lavender ○ B) Elderberry ○ C) Peppermint ○ D) Chamomile
2. When is the best time to take echinacea?
○ A) After you're fully sick ○ B) At the first sign of illness ○ C) Only in summer ○ D) Never
1. Raw garlic is more powerful than cooked garlic. ○ True ○ False
2. Elderberry is mentioned in modern scientific studies. ○ True ○ False
List 3 immune-boosting herbs and how to use them:
Tell a family member about elderberry and echinacea.
Who I taught:
☐ Make or buy elderberry syrup
☐ Add raw garlic to your next meal
☐ Other:
Stomach ache? These herbs can help!
Uses: Upset stomach, gas, nausea
How to use: Tea, essential oil (with adult help)
Caution: May worsen heartburn/reflux
Uses: Nausea, motion sickness, digestion
How to use: Tea, candied ginger, fresh in cooking
Fun fact: Great for car sickness!
Uses: Stomach cramps, relaxation, sleep
How to use: Tea (most common)
Caution: Avoid if allergic to ragweed
1. Which herb is great for motion sickness?
○ A) Lavender ○ B) Ginger ○ C) Echinacea ○ D) Garlic
2. Which herb should be avoided with heartburn?
○ A) Chamomile ○ B) Ginger ○ C) Peppermint ○ D) All of them
1. Ginger can help with car sickness. ○ True ○ False
2. Chamomile is in the same family as ragweed. ○ True ○ False
List 3 digestive herbs and what each helps with:
Make ginger or peppermint tea and explain its benefits to someone.
Who I taught:
☐ Make peppermint or ginger tea
☐ Keep ginger candies for car trips
☐ Other:
Feeling stressed or can't sleep? Yahuah made herbs for that too!
Uses: Anxiety, sleep, headaches
How to use: Essential oil, tea, sachets
Tip: Put lavender under your pillow for better sleep!
Uses: Relaxation, sleep, stomach calm
How to use: Tea before bed
Scripture connection: Rest is part of Yahuah's design (Sabbath!)
Uses: Anxiety, focus, cold sores
How to use: Tea, tincture
Fun fact: Part of the mint family, easy to grow!
1. Which herb is famous for helping with sleep when placed under a pillow?
○ A) Ginger ○ B) Lavender ○ C) Garlic ○ D) Echinacea
2. Lemon balm is part of which plant family?
○ A) Rose ○ B) Daisy ○ C) Mint ○ D) Lily
1. Chamomile tea can help you relax before bed. ○ True ○ False
2. Lavender can only be used as essential oil. ○ True ○ False
List 3 calming herbs and their uses:
Make chamomile tea for a family member and explain why it helps with sleep.
Who I taught:
☐ Drink chamomile tea before bed tonight
☐ Put lavender near your pillow
☐ Other:
Got a scrape or headache? These herbs can help naturally!
Uses: Headaches, pain, fever
How it works: Contains salicin (natural aspirin!)
History: Used for thousands of years
Uses: Inflammation, joint pain
How to use: In food, capsules, "golden milk"
Tip: Add black pepper to increase absorption!
Uses: Burns, cuts, skin irritation
How to use: Fresh gel from plant
Tip: Keep an aloe plant in your kitchen!
Uses: Wounds, rashes, skin healing
How to use: Salve, cream, tea wash
Also called: Pot marigold
1. Aspirin was originally derived from:
○ A) Lavender ○ B) Willow bark ○ C) Chamomile ○ D) Ginger
2. Which herb is best for burns?
○ A) Turmeric ○ B) Elderberry ○ C) Aloe vera ○ D) Garlic
1. Black pepper helps your body absorb turmeric better. ○ True ○ False
2. Calendula is also known as pot marigold. ○ True ○ False
List 2 pain herbs and 2 first-aid herbs with their uses:
Show someone how to use aloe vera for a minor burn or cut.
Who I taught:
☐ Get an aloe plant for your home
☐ Make "golden milk" with turmeric
☐ Other:
Now let's put it all together and plan how to keep learning!
Fill in the uses for each herb:
| Herb | Main Uses |
|---|---|
| Elderberry | |
| Echinacea | |
| Garlic | |
| Peppermint | |
| Ginger | |
| Chamomile | |
| Lavender | |
| Turmeric | |
| Aloe Vera |
I commit to learning more about Yahuah's natural healing and using herbs wisely.
Signature: Date:
Without looking, list as many herbs as you can remember and their uses:
Give a 5-minute presentation to your family about what you learned.
Date: How it went:
☐ Start an herb garden (even just a pot of mint!)
☐ Make a simple herbal remedy this week
☐ Create an herb reference card for your family
☐ Other:
After finishing each lesson, come back to review at these times:
| Lesson | Done | Day 1 | Day 3 | Day 7 | Day 21 | Day 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Yahuah Our Healer | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 2. Plants for Medicine | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 3. Clean & Unclean Foods | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 4. What is Pharmakeia? | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5. How Herbs Work | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 6. Herbs for Colds/Flu | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 7. Herbs for Digestion | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 8. Herbs for Stress/Sleep | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 9. Herbs for Pain/Cuts | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| 10. Building Knowledge | __/__ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Fill-in: healeth, ALL, stripes
Quiz: 1-C, 2-B | T/F: 1-True, 2-False
Fill-in: herb, leaf, healing
Quiz: 1-C, 2-B | T/F: 1-True, 2-False
Fill-in: hoof, cud, fins, scales
Quiz: 1-B, 2-A | T/F: 1-False (don't chew cud), 2-True
Fill-in: sorceries
Quiz: 1-B, 2-B | T/F: 1-True, 2-False
Quiz: 1-B, 2-C | T/F: 1-True, 2-True
Quiz: 1-B, 2-B | T/F: 1-True, 2-True
Quiz: 1-B, 2-C | T/F: 1-True, 2-True
Quiz: 1-B, 2-C | T/F: 1-True, 2-False (also tea)
Quiz: 1-B, 2-C | T/F: 1-True, 2-True
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