The Golden Altar of Incense in the TabernacleA Picture of Praise and Worship

Tabernacle of Moses

A drawing of the Tabernacle

A drawing of the Tabernacle

The Golden Altar of Incense in the TabernacleA Picture of Praise and Worship

Principles Hidden in the Altar of Incense

• In the Holy Place• Gold and Accasia Wood – Qualities: Divine, Enduring, Eternal• 1 x 1 Cubit square and 2 cubits tall 18” square and 36” tall

- Balancing of Prayer for ourselves, Other Christians, The Lost and the Kingdom and will of God on earth• 4 Horns – power• Coals from the Altar or burnt offering – Activated by the sacrifice of Christ• Holy / Unique / Designated – No one could make anything like it

Four Ingredients of the Incense

Stacte – A resinous gum

•To ooze or drop, to distil gradually, to speak by inspiration – Root of the word prophet or prophesy • Prayer and worship is not simply singing a song or making a request• Principle: Cooperating with the Spirit of God to experience an anointing in worship or prayer

Four Ingredients of the Incense

Onycha – Crushed Mussel Shells

• For the root word to roar like a lion - Boldness• Crushing or brokenness • Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a

broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart you will not despise

• The “Foot” of the Sea Snail – Closed in• Principle: Boldness, Humility and Intimacy

Four Ingredients of the Incense

Galbanum – Resinous Gum

• Fatness or Richness – indicating the best• God required the best when you sacrificed• Burned with a disagreeable order by itself, but when combined it captures the scents of the others and held them longer• Principle: Sacrificial worship and Prayer

Four Ingredients of the Incense

Frankincense -

• Means “White” possibly from the white smoke it produces• White represents righteousness• Burns with a long steady flame

• Principle: The effectual, fervent prayer of the righteous avails; steadfastness in prayer & worship

The Vignette of The Holy Incense ~ By Cynthia Hillson © Precious Oils 2008 ~ All Rights Reserved

To be a sweet-smelling sacrifice daily we must be broken and fallen. It is in the times of prayer and worship that the ability to intercede for the freedom of others can flow from our hearts. The joy and sweet fragrance allows us to be pure day and night. It is the holy and acceptable offering of our service to the King.