The instructions God gave to Moses regarding the fragrances to use for the holy anointing oil are found in Exodus 30:22-31: “Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses saying, Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, and of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: and thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony, and the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his ves-sels, and the altar of incense, and the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and his foot. And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy. And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office. And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.” During the Mosaic period, special oils were designated by God as the holy anointing oil to sanctify an entire Hebraic genealogy known as the Cohanim priests. The ritual anointing of these priests distinguished them not only for Temple service but, according to Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, registered in the DNA of their cells which has continued throughout all generations. In an article entitled “Lost Tribes of Israel,” Nova Online reported on the existence of a distinctive Y chromosome in the DNA of Aaron’s descendants: “Genetic studies among Cohanim from all over the world reveal the truth behind this oral tradition. About 50 percent of Cohanim in both Sephardic and Ashkenazic populations have an unusual set of genetic markers on their Y chromosome. What is equally striking is that this genetic signature of the Cohanim is rarely found outside the Jewish populations.” They also stated that rabbis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem took swab tests of Jewish males desiring to know if they are a part of the tribe of Levi in preparation for the third Temple.
For more information on the biblical essential oils, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://HealWithOil.com.
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The Act of Anointing - From Ancient Times & Today
The Act of Anointing Today
In ancient times, the practice of anointing was commonly reserved for kings and priests. Today, believers are discovering oil’s divine purpose in their life, as a kingdom of priests. 1 Peter 2:5 tells us, “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” As a kingdom of priests, Yeshua (Jesus, the anointed one) reigns as our King of Kings and believers can rightfully anoint themselves with oil as a physical manifestation of their being filled continuously with the Ruach Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit), as oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 1:20-21 reminds us that we are anointed by God, “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God.” Believers were also directed to anoint with oil during a fast in Matthew 6:17 and use oil when praying for the sick in James 5:14.
Many believers today are discovering that anointing with beautifully fragrant oils can be spiritually enhancing. Abba Oil Ltd.=s publication, AAnointing Oil: Biblical Use for Consecration, Prayer, Healing & Worship,@ suggests using Biblical fragrant oils for the following:
* As an act of consecration and dedication, setting yourself apart for a special purpose in God's Kingdom. Anointing yourself every morning, while praying scriptures over your mind, heart, ears, eyes, hands and feet will change your life.
* As priests of the home, husbands are encouraged to anoint their wives and children for protection and peace, pronouncing a blessing upon them as did the Fathers of Old.
*As a preparation to bible study, devotional time, fasting, praise and worship.
*As a part of the foot washing ceremony, in remembrance of what Yeshua did for his disciples.
Anointing the Sick
In the case of illness or emotional trauma, anointing can bring healing, forgiveness, and peace with a profound sense of Yahweh=s presence in your life. Believers in the B’rit Hadashah (New Covenant or New Testament) were instructed to anoint the sick with oil. James 5:14-16 directs us, “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
As believers we are to seek out “seasoned believers” or elders in your congregation or local assembly who will stand in agreement with you regarding your healing and anoint with oil in the name of the Yahweh. With this act, you are submitting yourself humbly to the Heavenly Father, with confession of any sin that could hinder your deliverance.
Author Dean M. Miller writes in his biblical teaching for the Church of the Brethren that anointing may be of real help to you for a variety of scenarios besides physical illness. Possible uses include:
Physical illness.
You may have received a disturbing diagnosis from your physician, or you have been battling a chronic or life-threatening illness.
Accident or sudden trauma.
You may be coping with the consequences of severe injuries or a loss of body function in a permanent handicap.
Impending surgery.
You may be facing the fear and anxiety of an operation with an uncertain prognosis.
Critical decisions.
You may be faced with choices affecting your job, your marriage, or your future that seem overwhelming.
Risk and vulnerability.
You may be undertaking a new assignment in strange territory, involving considerable risk to you and those whom you love.
Reconciliation.
You have just experienced a breakthrough in restoring a relationship that when broken, caused you much anguish and suffering.
Emotional pain.
You recall memories that arouse fear and guilt upon the loss of someone especially close to you.
Spiritual renewal.
You have experienced the closeness of God in a new way and found joy in renewing relationships with Christian brothers and sisters from whom you were estranged.
For more information about the biblical essential oils visit my website http://healwithoil.com/.
In ancient times, the practice of anointing was commonly reserved for kings and priests. Today, believers are discovering oil’s divine purpose in their life, as a kingdom of priests. 1 Peter 2:5 tells us, “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” As a kingdom of priests, Yeshua (Jesus, the anointed one) reigns as our King of Kings and believers can rightfully anoint themselves with oil as a physical manifestation of their being filled continuously with the Ruach Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit), as oil is symbolic of the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 1:20-21 reminds us that we are anointed by God, “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God.” Believers were also directed to anoint with oil during a fast in Matthew 6:17 and use oil when praying for the sick in James 5:14.
Many believers today are discovering that anointing with beautifully fragrant oils can be spiritually enhancing. Abba Oil Ltd.=s publication, AAnointing Oil: Biblical Use for Consecration, Prayer, Healing & Worship,@ suggests using Biblical fragrant oils for the following:
* As an act of consecration and dedication, setting yourself apart for a special purpose in God's Kingdom. Anointing yourself every morning, while praying scriptures over your mind, heart, ears, eyes, hands and feet will change your life.
* As priests of the home, husbands are encouraged to anoint their wives and children for protection and peace, pronouncing a blessing upon them as did the Fathers of Old.
*As a preparation to bible study, devotional time, fasting, praise and worship.
*As a part of the foot washing ceremony, in remembrance of what Yeshua did for his disciples.
Anointing the Sick
In the case of illness or emotional trauma, anointing can bring healing, forgiveness, and peace with a profound sense of Yahweh=s presence in your life. Believers in the B’rit Hadashah (New Covenant or New Testament) were instructed to anoint the sick with oil. James 5:14-16 directs us, “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
As believers we are to seek out “seasoned believers” or elders in your congregation or local assembly who will stand in agreement with you regarding your healing and anoint with oil in the name of the Yahweh. With this act, you are submitting yourself humbly to the Heavenly Father, with confession of any sin that could hinder your deliverance.
Author Dean M. Miller writes in his biblical teaching for the Church of the Brethren that anointing may be of real help to you for a variety of scenarios besides physical illness. Possible uses include:
Physical illness.
You may have received a disturbing diagnosis from your physician, or you have been battling a chronic or life-threatening illness.
Accident or sudden trauma.
You may be coping with the consequences of severe injuries or a loss of body function in a permanent handicap.
Impending surgery.
You may be facing the fear and anxiety of an operation with an uncertain prognosis.
Critical decisions.
You may be faced with choices affecting your job, your marriage, or your future that seem overwhelming.
Risk and vulnerability.
You may be undertaking a new assignment in strange territory, involving considerable risk to you and those whom you love.
Reconciliation.
You have just experienced a breakthrough in restoring a relationship that when broken, caused you much anguish and suffering.
Emotional pain.
You recall memories that arouse fear and guilt upon the loss of someone especially close to you.
Spiritual renewal.
You have experienced the closeness of God in a new way and found joy in renewing relationships with Christian brothers and sisters from whom you were estranged.
For more information about the biblical essential oils visit my website http://healwithoil.com/.
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