The fragrance of Christ


Myrrh
. Presented to kings
. Symbolizes Jesus as the King of Israel in gospel of Matthew
. Sweet & bitter suffering love of the Messiah.

Cinnamon
. Appearance of jealousy
. Purging of iniquity, transgression & works of darkness (playing harlotry against our Creator God)
. Symbolizes Jesus as the doer of God's will to bring sinners back to a jealous Father in gospel of Mark

Calamus
. Spice that must be broken to release its fragrance.
. Symbolizes physical & emotional weakness of the broken Saviour Jesus on the Cross for the sins of humanity in gospel of Luke

Cassia
. Bow down
. Symbolizes Jesus as the the true living God who must be worshipped in Spirit & truth in gospel of John.


Created 12 months ago