“And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 NKJV
Modern Yemen occupies the southwest coastal corner of the Arabian Peninsula. Many scholars identify this region as the ancient kingdom of Sheba described in the Bible. And the prophet Jeremiah notes that Sheba was the source of the valuable resin known as frankincense: “For what purpose to Me comes frankincense from Sheba” (Jeremiah 6:20).
Recommended Reading:
Exodus 30:34-38
| Frankincense has been harvested and traded in Africa and the Middle East for thousands of years. Gleaned from a certain tree as liquid sap that hardens into a resin, frankincense releases a fragrant aroma when burned. It was highly valued in religious and ceremonial services, including in the Old Testament. It was associated with the priestly services in the tabernacle and temple. When the Magi presented frankincense to the baby Jesus, it signified His future role as High Priest for the saints of God (Hebrews 2:17; 4:15). As High Priest, Jesus is the “one Mediator between God and men” (1 Timothy 2:5) as foreseen by the gift of the Magi. In his life, Christ is an example…in his intercession a high priest. Martin Luther |
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