What’s So Special About Oil? • The Anointed Ep. 2

What’s so special about oil? Why does the Bible specify that oil—not water or wine—must be used to anoint a person or place? In this episode, Tim and Jon continue discussing the biblical theme of anointing, exploring why God designates oil to symbolically represent the life-giving power of his Spirit.

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[dandanhoughton]

As a chemical engineer, I nerded out a little when you started talking about the makeup of the oils. It's truly amazing when you learn how many of the same basic chemical compounds are in plants and animals, yet God has ordained remarkable unique traits and abilities as well. The smallest difference makes a tremendous impact. It is truly amazing what He has done in creation!

[Roanokewood]

I love you all, my brothers and sisters. Have a nice day and remember to thank our Lord for it before you wake for the next one. God bless

[ccreasman]

In our little church, as the pastor, we were gifted anointing oil from a sister church in the UK. As it was coming to an end, I used this recipe to replicate the oil from the Torah, and then mixed in the remainder of that original oil. I had been around other anointing oil before, but never was it as wonderfully pungent and aromatic as this recipe. Every time we anointed, usually for prayer over the sick, that smell would command the room. Lovely memories!

[Drizzyixx]

Hey if you're reading this hope all is well and have a great day please in Jesus name love you all. 😊

[phallonaelonn]

These are perfect to listen to and meditate on as I’m winding down my day and getting ready for bed. Keeps my head from going every which way and keeps me centered on God and feeling refreshed and ready to rest for the next day

[charissecrenshaw]

I don’t know if this adds any insight, but to the question about if you grind up any part of the plant will you get oil, the answer is not so much. Oil is often concentrated in the seeds of plants because when you put them in the ground to germinate, that is their energy source during that process. They cannot do photosynthesis when they have no leaves and are hidden from the sun. So they have this stored energy to get them started with making their first roots and leaves. I think this might be an interesting picture of the role of oil in death and resurrection. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[HopperActive]

Lord willing, I will learn biochemistry to better understand the unique and significant properties of plants and animals. This topic has fascinated me, so much of God’s wisdom and character are expressed through creation.

[deepstateexposed-pickingup]

It good to know that you also keep the Sabbath. May God bless you.

[dominiquewingerd]

Thank you so much. I'm making a blend of this recipe today.
To answer your question about where Cinnamon oil comes from, the oil is distilled from the bark. But essential oils can be distilled from any part of the plant for different constituents. I've been to farms to be a part of the process before and then see it tested in labs. It's amazing how many mysteries God has for us to discover and be stewards for!

[TheCreepypro]

may we remember our status as anointed ones and act accordingly to the glory of our Lord!

[nnekaedwards]

Forgot to mention ... in listening, my mind ran on the book Mountains of Spices (sequel to Hinds Feet on High Places) - one of my all-time favourite Christian books - by Hannah Hurnard ... brilliant book, inspirational plant-life allegory, superb poetry ...

[Warrior-In-the-Garden]

It was beautiful to think about the ingredients in the oil pointing back to the creation.

[heiwaitsumo]

Much love, prayers, blessings & appreciation for all the awesome work you do from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 formerly known as Ceylon 😊❤🙏🏼 May God continue to be glorified through all our lives always 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[evelynbarton]

Tim & Jon, please keep teaching the word of God to the world 🙏 Thank You.

[teresamaligaya-apolencia]

I like listening to your podcast and watching YouTube videos from the time I discovered the Bible Project.

As I read Genesis 1 and 2 and observe that the sequence of creation of man and living creatures differ in both chapters. In Chapter 1 the animals were generated before the male and female humans were created...while in Chapter 2 the male was created first, then the animals to be his companion and later because no one is suitable among the animals to be a companion to Adam, the female was created...

[naturalbrunette]

I'm enjoying this teaching. You two are making me hungry 😊

[jillchristine]

God is so amazing! Thank you BP for pointing out God’s beautiful creation. ❤

[GUCCYMANDELA]

Wonderful response from Jah 2 heal us by makin us healers

[KarinJoan]

Oh my! 😍I’ve enjoyed this podcast SO MUCH!! The meditating on the spices was like a little taste of heaven😄😄 I just had to worship!! thank you so much for everything you do, Tim John and you’re amazing Team, keep it up!!