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Dec 23, 2013 · Description: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Three incredibly valuable commodities. Nothing is known about exactly how much of each was given, but since the Magi were offering them as royal tribute gifts, we can infer it was a fairly substantial amount. Gold (atomic number 79 on the periodic table) was then, as it is today, a marker of currency ...
- Michael Trimmer
- Gold For A King
- Frankincense For A High Priest
- Myrrh For A Sacrifice
Gold is obvious. It’s been the store of value for thousands of years. It’s rare and difficult to accumulate. It’s easy to work into shapes or very thin sheets. And it doesn’t rust or corrode. All of these recommend it as a store of value and its use is all over the Old Testament books of the Bible, especially in the description given for building t...
The high priest of Israel burned incense in the temple on the Day of Atonement. One particular interpretation of this act appeals to me. The smoke of the incense was intended to fill the Holy of Holies and hide God who dwelt on the mercy seat between the cherubim in order that the high priest might be there in the presence of God without dying. To ...
The last gift of the magi, myrrh, is the most solemn, but no less prophetic. An embalming oil, Myrrh symbolized the Christ’s mortality as a man. Imagine bringing a gift to the Messiah proclaiming his suffering and death. What could be more antithetical to the previous two gifts than myrrh? How could they stand it? There are two interesting connecti...
Who were the magi in the Bible? Learn about the gifts they brought the baby Jesus and the most precious gift of all -- worship to the newborn king.
Dec 21, 2023 · The Gifts of the Magi. 1. Gold is a precious metal that has been used for jewelry, ornaments, currency, and idols throughout human history because of its color and shine. 2. Frankincense is an expensive fragrance or perfume made from trees in India and Arabia. 3. Myrrh is a specific kind of costly perfume made from rare thorn bushes in Arabia ...
- Robert Hampshire
Jan 3, 2020 · January 3, 2020. Epiphany celebrates the Magi’s journey to worship Jesus. It represents the coming of Jesus to all – to Gentiles and Jews alike. The Magi saw the star from afar and traveled to worship the Christ Child. They brought him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh – each of which tells us something about Jesus’ identity.
Jan 5, 2021 · The gifts of the Magi can be interpreted as symbols of charity, prayer and penance. The gifts of the Magi are very symbolic and are often used to explain Jesus’ mission as priest, prophet and king.
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Dec 21, 2015 · In Christian history, the miracle of the Magi has inspired many legends and fables. The single, brief gospel passage in Matthew offers little detail. They came from the East, following a star. They brought gifts. They prostrated themselves in worship of the child. Even the assumption that there were three Magi is not supported by the text.
