The word anoint appears more than 156 times in scripture. In ancient days, the anointing oil was prepared from oil alone and often with the addition of flowers, fragrant herbs, gums, resins, seeds, spices and other botanicals. We perceive in Matthew 26:7 and John 12:3-8 that the oils are known as precious ointment. The precious ointment existed as the costliest medicine to the ancient people. The Precious oils that transpired were myrrh, frankincense, and spikenard. Moreover, in Mark 6:13 the ointment was used to drive away demons. In John 9:11, the scripture used mud of the ancient world to cure blindness. The power of prayer granted the healing. I can’t find anyone that has rubbed mud on their eyes and now they can see. Jesus’s could have healed him minus the mud, but the Jews (and us today) always needed a sign.
In history books, Jews did not just apply a couple of drops to someone’s forehead. The biblical practice was to pour the oil on the head. The head was messaged. Prayers for the person was brought by the children of God in the form of petitions. The oil actually ran down the face and beard and onto the clothing. In those days, hygiene was lacking, and the oil would have provided a pleasant odor and a shield from germs.
How do you anoint someone?
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The power of anointment is not in just dropping a couple drops of oil onto someone’s forehead as stated above. This action has a greater meaning in symbolism. God’s medicine is not in just one oil or in one application. God’s medicine came in various forms, because there are several different types of essential oils and several different illnesses to treat. For example, if I was being anointed for a backache, it would make more sense to, message five drops of peppermint, rosemary, and basil on the sore area; rather then, dropping a couple drops of plain olive oil onto my forehead. The combining of peppermint, rosemary, and basil creates God’s medicine. When blended it produces a pain reliever, but prayer is needed to magnify God’s medicine and produce healing.
Consider Psalms 133:2! This segment expresses that the odors of members aboding together in unity: ” is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down his garments.” An alternative to this passage and anointing oil is, in Ecclesiastes 9:8: “Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.” God’s people poured it on! The precious oil was spread from head to toe.
The Bible reports an episode where the burning of incense immunized a plague. In the account of Numbers 16:46-50, Moses instructed Aaron to take a container of fiery coals and incense to the congregation. Aaron was to use this for an atonement for the people. Moses said act quickly, because a great plague from the Lord; has begun.” Aaron followed Moses directions and the plague was not casted on his people. According to ancient recipes a variety of cinnamon was used. Today, we know cinnamon is antimicrobial, anti-infectious, and antibacterial. This means the formula would of broke down bacteria inside and outside. It would have killed the infection and stopped it from spreading. I would image scent of cinnamon and myrrh was sweet. The combination of the aroma would have made the camp more inviting. The smell of the camp would be similar to us entering a home that smelled great!
Where can anointing take place?
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Have you ever seen an anointing outside of the church house? If so when and where? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The most common biblical act, modern Christians, associate with the word anoint is in the action of anointing. Many churches only refer to the term anoint in one scripture. This scripture comes from the book of James. James instructs the sick to call on the elders of the church, be anointed with oil, and ask God for the healing. However, it’s interesting James did not say do this only in the temple, but the temple has become the place our society has determined to be where healings occur.
Teachers Note: I challenge you, as you teach the lessons in this manual, that you also use God’s blend to anoint, right in your class.
Where did Jesus perform His anointings (healings)?
Let’s just consider a few healings in the following scriptures. Your job, is to locate, read, and record what the Holy Spirit revealed to you, in the boxes!
Roman Centurion for Paralyzed Servant,
at Capernaum and the Canaanite woman
Matthew 15:28,
Luke 7:2-10,
Demoniac in Synagogue,
at Capernaum
Mark 1:23-28
Luke 4:31-37
Luke 7:2-10 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. 4When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, 5because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” 6So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “LORD, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. 7That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” 9When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” 10Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.
Jesus judges the thoughts of the centurion as an act of faith. In fact, “great faith,” because he believed without seeing! The Centurion believed in Christ’s supernatural ability. He does not expect anything visible. I can only find twice where Jesus says that a person has great faith. One instance is this Roman centurion and then a Canaanite woman. The Canaanite woman pleads her requests for Jesus to heal her daughter. You’ll find this account in Matthew 15:28. These two miracles prove that our faith transcends where we are born, our race, our birth privileges and the oil we use. When we anoint we are admitting our weakness and need for Jesus. His faith shows his acceptance and respect of Christ as Savior and his submission to His will.
Mark 1:23-28 and Luke 4:31 tells us that Nazareth was dangerous for Jesus; therefore, He moves to Capernaum. While Jesus is teaching in the church; a man is there, and within him is an unclean spirit. Jesus was new to Capernaum and His fame was not recognized. As He begins to preach, the unclean spirit becomes restless in the man. He is unable to control what comes out of his mouth. This unclean spirit wanted everyone to know who was speaking to them. Perhaps, to drive Jesus out or ruin his mission. Then, the unclean spirit wanted to discredit Jesus and began to lie. The word of Jesus touched the man and tossed the unclean spirit out of him. When we are anointed Jesus does just that for us. Sometimes, we have spirits of depression, anger, or sickness that we need Jesus to cast out. Just one word uttered from the lips of Jesus is all that was needed that day and all that is today.
Jesus performed his healings in the church, but He also touched people where ever He adventured. Today, Jesus can certainly touch you at an altar of prayer, but He can also touch you no matter where you travel. So, if Jesus can touch us where-ever we go; then, why do we only see anointings in the church house? _________________________________________________________
Through my book signings and people allowing me to come teach I’ve been fortunate to witness anointings in different places. It was awkward at first, but after Jesus showed-up it was all worth it. I anoint according to the sickness. Below, I have provided a chart of examples. You may copy and use them for the glory of God!
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
1 drop Peppermint essential oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon organic apple cider vinegar
Glass of warm water
Arthritis
frankincense, lemongrass, rosemary, and mix in coconut oil
Bronchitis
Lavender, Peppermint and Frankincense are most commonly used to help lung congestion.
Back Pain
Mix with chamomile oil, 5 drops of ginger oil, and 10 ml Jojoba Oil. Gently massage the oil blend on the back; preferably you can get a hot compress (Like my aroma-therapy flaxseed bags) on your back 15 minutes after the oil massage.
Headache
Lavender, Marjoram, and Patchouli, and mix in vitamin E oil
Dry Scalp
tea tree oil for dandruff, rosemary to grow hair faster, lavender and peppermint for dry scalp and to stimulate hair growth.
