Anointing: Consecration

In the Bible, people and objects are anointed with a special anointing oil. This makes it clear that people or objects are especially dedicated to God’s service. The words “Messiah” and “Christ” are derived from this ritual of anointing.

Anointing Priests

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Exodus 30.22 - Exodus 30.33 Exodus 40.13 - Exodus 40.15 Leviticus 8.12 1 Samuel 9.16 1 Samuel 10.1 1 Samuel 16.1 1 Kings 19.16 Luke 4.18 Acts 4.27 Acts 10.38

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