Friends, as I sit here attempting to write about the Ancient Oils of Scripture, I stare at a blank screen continuing to erase the words that just don’t seem to be enough… I have come to the conclusion that there are no perfect words to describe this class. All I can do is hope and…
Isaiah 14:4 “Indeed the cypress trees rejoice over you, And the cedars of Lebanon, Saying, ‘Since you were cut down, No woodsman has come up against us.’” In Genesis 6:14, God told Noah to make the Ark of gopherwood. “Make yourself an ark of gopherwood; makes rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and outside with pitch.” Although gopher…
Spikenard is mentioned in the Bible 17 different times- whether directly or indirectly. It was one of the most precious oils in ancient times—used only by priests, Kings, or high initiates. Spikenard is the oil that Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus’ feet with before the Last Supper. “Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made…
Onycha is one of the three oils that make up what is often referred to as the “Holy Incense Recipe”. Most commonly pronounced “Oh-nigh-ka”, it comes from a tree resin that can be used in that form or turned into what we know of as an essential oil in liquid form. While researching Onycha I…
Native to the Middle East, Galbanum essential oil is prominently related to Frankincense and usually combined in ancient history with other essential oils like Frankincense and Myrrh for grounding and meditation purposes. The intricate steps from seed to harvest to distillation are remarkable. Enjoy how Mrs. Maud Grieve describes the pattern of the…
The Rose of Sharon was first mentioned in the Bible in the Song of Songs by Solomon chapter 2 verse 1. The speaker, the Beloved, says, “I am the Rose of Sharon, the Lily of the Valley.” Jewish scholars believe that the Song of Solomon is a picture of the love between Christ and…