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The Scent of Christ

The Scent of Christ
Certain odors can be readily identified. In my clinic I encounter workers from a variety of industries and many have a distinct scent. Whether they work with tar, epoxies, vitamins or landscaping, the olfactory residue can linger long after the people are gone. The use of fragrances occur often in the Old Testament, but the…
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A Sweet Aroma

A Sweet Aroma
The Bible uses the imagery of fragrances and, like all our senses, we can connect to God through the sense of smell. In Exodus 30 we see the recipe for the priestly anointing oil. It would give off a unique scent that would be identified with the holy men that served before God. When that…
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Jubilee Sabbath

Jubilee Sabbath
Besides the liberty celebration we looked at last week, Jubilee also is a reflection of Sabbath. It is a sabbatical year and follows a sabbatical year. Sabbath, the seventh day, is a day to rest from our work. It is a weekly reminder that no matter how much we do, it is never going to…
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Fresh Start

Fresh Start
And you are to consecrate the fiftieth year, proclaiming freedom throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It will be a Jubilee for you; you will return everyone to the land he owns, and everyone is to return to his family. Leviticus 25:10 The Year of Jubilee occurred every 50 years, while the tribes were…
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