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The Story of Anointing Oil Frankincense & Myrrh Both Frankincense (Boswellia) & Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) are resins produced by certain trees that grow on both sides of the Red Sea. Along with gold, they were given to the Lord Jesus by the wise men as symbols of his humanity, his coming sufferings and his diety (Mt 2:11) Rose of Sharon While we are uncertain of the modern translation of "Rose of Sharon", many scholars agree it is most likely the cistus, or rock-rose commonly found in the Mount Carmel area of Palestine. Jesus is often called the "Rose of Sharon" because of the beauty and sweetness His presence brings. Lily of the Valley The term "lily" covered a wide variety of flowers ranging from colorful to the purest of white. It is probably the latter to which Jesus refers when He told us to "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." (Mt 6:28-29). Latter RainAs often happens in the Scriptures, the term "latter rain" bears both a temporal & spiritual meaning. God desires to bless His people with the "former" rain moderately and then the "latter" rain allowing us to gather in the harvest intended for those who love our God. "that I will give the rain of your land in it's season, the former rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy grain, and thy new wine, and thine oil." (Dt 11:14) Deuteronomy 11:14 Proverbs 16:15 SpikenardPure Nard esteemed by the ancients as one of the most precious perfumes, was used by Mary to anoint the head and the feet of Jesus then dry them with her hair in total expression of her love, devotion and appreciation. (John 12:3; Mark 14:3). It is the root of an Indian plant, Nardostachys Jatamansi , of the family of Valeriance, growing in the Himalaya mountains. |
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