Chapter 10 of 12

Section 9

Section 9

hundred fifty each of cinnamon and calamus; and five hundred shekels of cassia. The second and third spices, cinnamon and calamus, form one unit, whereas the first and fourth spices, myrrh and cassia, are each a complete unit. These three units point to the Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. The fact that the second unit was divided into two measures of two hun­ dred fifty shekels each indicates that the sec­ ond of the Trinity, the Son, was cut on the cross. Therefore, in the measurements of the spices and in the numbers pertaining to the ointment we have man and the Triune God. We even have the cutting of the second of the Trinity. We have divinity, humanity, crucifixion, the pre­ cious death of Christ, the sweetness and effec­ tiveness of His death, Christ's resurrection, and the power of His resurrection. This is the com­ pound Spirit.

THE COMPOUND SPIRIT

According to the type in Exodus 30, the compound ointment was used to anoint the tabernacle, God's dwelling place, as well as all furnishings and utensils used in the service of the tabernacle. Furthermore, the priests were anointed with this compound ointment. This

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