The BEATEN oil of Exodus 27:20, 29:40, Lev.24:2, and Num.28:5, was most likely made by bruising in a mortar. In it, the resurrected Jesus Christ replaces the central pole, and the seven lampstands are arrayed around Him, much like the seven lamps. Another Hebrew word for olive is zayith, meaning an olive, as yielding illuminating oil. Its related to the word ziv, meaning to be prominent, brightness. Ziv is the month of flowers, corresponding to Iyar, or our April-May. And you shall rejoice before the LORD your God (Deut.12:12; see also verse 18). What does olive oil and the olive tree symbolize? I have trained Numerous number of individuals in both the art of writing and Digital Publishing, with certifications. or who hath been his counsellor? Your face will shine because the wisdom of a man makes his face to shine. And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes; if anyone would harm them, thus he is doomed to be killed. Oil was one of the three staples of life. People think that Jesus came fulfilling the law and the prophets and He has finished it all but that is not all for that verse says, For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. So heaven and earth is the boundary of the law and the prophets. So let's look first at the candlesticks inside the temple. A log was a little over a half a quart. In the book of Zechariah the prophet, two of God's most fruitful servants are described as "olive trees." In the prophecy, Zechariah sees a lampstand of solid gold with a bowl and "seven lamps with seven pipes to the seven lamps. A large stone roller manned by two people crushed the olives to a pulp, which was then either trodden out (Deut..33:24) or subjected to more pressing. This book will open the eyes of humanity to the deceptive nature and strategies of the devil used to ensnare souls through the vanities of this world (which can be acquired through Christ). The lamp is a symbol of the Word of God. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite a type of Gods Church, or Israel says of her Betrothed, the Messiah For your love is better than wine. But, Paul points out, they, too, stand by the grace of God. The two olive trees are defined in Zec 4:11-14, as the two sons of new oil who stand before the God of the whole earth. So, there is a reason for the law and the prophets. For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? (I Pet.4:17). After demonstrating his faithfulness and determination to fulfill Gods command for him to offer Isaac for a burnt offering (Genesis 22:2), the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed [thy seed which is Christ (Galatians 3:16)] shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. (Genesis 22:15-18) This wonderful blessing of faith was verified in New Testament when the apostle Paul wrote: Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. David wrote, Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105). how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! The Spirit will tell us things to come (same verse). The two olive trees on each side of the lampstand featured in Zechariah were a representation of God's might and power, arming His people to . Three separate groupsThe scriptures divide all men into three distinct groups: the Jewsthe Gentilesthe church of God (1Corinthians 10:32-33) When Jews and Gentiles are saved by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31) they both lose their national distinctions: For as many of you as have been baptized [with the Holy Ghost (Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:5)] into Christ have put on Christ. They have passed from death unto life (John 5:24). The Hebrew word for "olive tree" is es shemen, which literally means 'tree of oil." It is from a primitive root meaning "to shine." It means "richness, anointing, fat, fruitful, oil, ointment, olive." It is related to the word shemesh, "to be brilliant," and which also is the Hebrew word for the "sun," that brightly shining orb in the sky. Mistaken identityThe scriptures make it clear that the natural branches of the good olive tree represent Israel, while the graffed in branches of a wild olive tree represent Gentiles. Many commentators teach that the branches of the wild olive tree that are graffed into the good olive tree represent Christians. There our Lord Jesus began his passion; there it pleased the Lord to bruise him. The Lord Jesus Christ was bruised for our iniquities (Isaiah 53:5) to set at liberty them that are bruised (Luke 4:18) that we might walk in the light of the LORD. (Isaiah 2:5), A light of the GentilesThe LORD said to his Son: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; (Isaiah 42:6) John the Baptist came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. (John 1:1-7), When the Jews saw that almost the whole city of Antioch came to hear the word of God, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. However, it is most instructive to note that the fruit of the olive tree, in its wild state, is both small and worthless. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. The leaders of Israel offered to God in addition to rams and lambs and goats, fine flour mixed with oil as a grain offering (Numbers 7:19, 25, etc.). A similar vision is given to the apostle John in Revelation 1:12-13. The foliage of the olive tree is dense, and when it becomes old the fairly tall trunk acquires a unique pattern of twists and turns, protuberances and knots, on its bark and in its form, giving the tree a very interesting appearance. Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Finally, when you see the three crosses on Good Friday remember that on either side of Jesus are two men who have to choose. Secondly, once we are shaken and our lives begin to change, then we must be beaten down, humbled, suffer, and be crushed, bruised, and afflicted, in order to produce the fruits of righteousness the good first fruits of olive oil! Each of these churches has its own ministry and mission, and each has its own problems, weaknesses, sins, and frailties. The daily sacrifices were also accompanied with olive oil (Exo.29:40). You will stay and you will last. That is their ministry: to fold. THE MYSTERY OF THE TWO OLIVE TREES: The Law and the Prophets- Rev Busuyi Olabode. . [1] By this sign of intimate knowledge Penelope finally accepts that the stranger is indeed her beloved husband. These are the two olive trees and two lampstands which stand before the God of the whole earth. witnesses as answering to "the two olive trees." The two olive trees are channels of the oil feeding the Church, and symbols of peace. Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. (Isaiah 60:19-20; 42:6) The apostle John declared that the holy city, new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:2) had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. (Revelation 21:23); And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 22:5), Christs ascensionAfter speaking to his disciples Jesus was taken up to heaven from the mount called Olivet (Acts 1:1-12), Christs second comingThe prophet declared: And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south. (Zechariah 14:4), Knowing that The words of the LORD are pure words (Psalm 12:6-7), and that the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple (Psalm 19:7; 93:5; 2Peter 1:19), all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:26) may confidently declare that Christ is all, and in all (Colossians 3:9-11), and that: The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Who are you, O great mountain? Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. two olive. His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive tree, and his smell as Lebanon (Hosea 14:4-6); and, Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely: And they shall be my people, and I will be their God (Jeremiah 32:37-38). To become truly prolific, the olive tree must be grafted, a process by which good stock is made to grow upon a wild shrub. These are the two Olive trees and the two lamp stands which stand before the Lord of the earth. May 28th, 1972. The Two Witnesses. So, God wanted to move them out of Judaism but they needed the Spirit; they needed the olives ordinances. David said, But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever (Psalm 52:8). This was to be a great, tremendous time of joy overflowing and running over! There are now eight old olive trees still standing in this . The olives were then transported in baskets on the back of donkeys to processing locations. It was considered a sort of first fruit as it was obtained before the pulp was put underneath the press. Furthermore, I have reviewed and rewritten Writings of both local and international new writers_ Zimbabwe, US, India; and held numerous online classes on the act of writing. For who has despised the day of small things? And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies, . According to the Apocalpyse of Moses, an apocryphal Hebrew book, when Adam fell ill Seth went to request the oil of mercy to anoint Adam and restore his health. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It was used both internally and externally. We read, Inside the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits [15 feet] high (I Kings 6:23). Christ's offices of King and Priest were shadowed forth by them. Cakes of bread anointed with oil were among the sanctified offerings Israel made to God (Lev.8:26). He went on, What are these two olive branches that drip into the receptacle of the two gold pipes from which the golden oil drains? (v.12). The temple shall be completed by the aid of God's Spirit. The oil was often used in the preparation of food, replacing butter in cooking (I Kings 17:12-16). Without it, Gods Word is a hopeless jumble of indecipherable riddles, paradoxes, and mysterious allegories. Seven years ago, Frank was the charismatic older boy that Maya was in love with, until she suspected he was interested in her childhood best friend Aubrey, too. Let us strive to burn with the zeal of God, and to produce good fruit, filled with the oil of Gods Holy Spirit as the firstfruits! The priest would pour some of the oil into his own left hand, then dip his right finger into the oil in his left hand, and sprinkle the oil seven times before the Lord, and of the rest of the oil in his left hand he would put some on the tip of the right ear of the leper being cleansed, and on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot (Lev.14:13-18). For I have provided Myself a king among his sons (I Sam.16:1). We are sorry. Solomon wrote, There is desirable treasure, and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it (Prov.21:20). Its soothing and protective qualities made it a valuable remedy for gastric disorders, and its qualities as a mild laxative were widely recognized in ancient times. Psalm 52:8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.. Jeremiah 11:16 The LORD called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are . For who hath known the mind of the Lord? On their way to Emmaus, two of them were discussing together saying, the one we hoped to have been the savior has been nailed and our rulers have killed him. Through the mandate and help of the holy spirit, this Book has been written with the aim of unveiling the deep mysteries of what is about to come which every believer won't be excluded.A Book that will shapen and open the eyes of believers to the powers they posses that the devil will keep fighting against it's manifestation. David washed, anointed himself, and put on fresh clothing, before entering the house of God to worship Him (II Sam.12:20). It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Why were olive trees shaken, and why were the berries beaten, and trodden down? Because of this, it was considered the tree most worthy of being regarded as the king of trees. Jotham, the son of Gideon, in a parable said, The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them. However, there is much more to the olive tree than almost anybody imagines. In the book of the prophets and the law, it says keep the Sabbath. It was described as a land of olive oil (Deut.8:8). The log of oil used in the ceremony cleansing the leper was the largest amount of oil called for in any religious rite. THE TWO OLIVE TREES TWO WITNESSES OF GOD When Zechariah saw the two olive trees standing on the right and left sides of the golden candlestick, he asked the angel, " What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof? Oil, therefore, is a type of the Holy Spirit as are water (John 7:37-39) and the wind (John 3:8; Acts 2:1-4). After the removal of the beaten oil, a second grade was produced by heating and further pressing the pulp. 3 And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." 4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. The Lord Jesus declared: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Olive wood is very hard, and beautifully grained. At the festival, God commands, you shall rejoice in all to which you have put your hand (Deut.12:7). The days ahead of us are evil!! The Old Testament prophet Zechariah received a vision of a gold lampstand and two olive trees, one on each side of the lampstand. Isaiah wrote, From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it, but wounds and bruises and putrefying sores; they have not been closed or bound up, or soothed with ointment (Isaiah 1:6). You can have the new creation realities and confess we are gods, we are His righteousness but you need help to walk into those sayings even if they are already evident in the Spirit. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Since that time, the olive branch has been a symbol of peace to the world, and we often hear the expression, extending an olive branch to another person as a desire for peace. These two nations are terrible. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching (Heb.10:23-25). The details of the account help us to identify them. Learn more about this item Shipping and return policies . Progressive Revelation. Revelation 11:3-4 And I will give power unto My two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth" These are the two olive trees AND the two candlesticks, standing before the God of the earth. Sea of Tranquility is a 2022 novel by the Canadian writer Emily St. John Mandel.It is Mandel's sixth novel and a work of speculative fiction.. Again, in Revelation we discover that during our day, or in the immediate future, God is going to raise up two unique human beings who will be His servants, like unto Moses and Aaron, or Elijah and Elishah. The prophet commanded Israel: Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. And let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Conceited wisdomA large number of professing Christians today teach that God has replaced Israel by the church. Ancient presses hewn out of solid rock have been found at Megiddo, Jerusalem, and Taanach. When lepers were cleansed, a special sacrifice was made, together with fine flour mixed with [olive] oil as a grain offering, and one log of oil (Lev.14:10). David says of God, You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over (Psalm 23:5). The passage in Revelation goes on to explain, "These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth" (verse 4). These trees are placed there to supply oil. Zechariah then asked, What are these two olive trees at the right of the lampstand and at its left? (verse 11). The two witnesses appear in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table. Revelation 10:1-11. Hashem is the foundation of these two churches, and both olive trees are in harmony with Yeshua. The days ahead of us are evil!! They have power to shut the sky, that no rain may fall during the days of their prophesying, and they have power over the waters to turn them into blood, and to smite the earth with every plague as often as they desire" (Revelation 11:3-6).Don't assume what lies behind this mystery; who are these two Olive trees and the two witnesses? Gods Spirit is the Spirit of joy, and joy is associated with the oil of the olive! Odysseus responds bitterly with a story about how he had built the chamber around a living olive tree whose trunk formed one of the bed's legs ( Odyssey 23.183-207). The oil of the lamp is the indwelling Spirit of God. Externally, it was used for bruises and wounds. And this was the proper place for such a thing, at the foot of the mount of Olives. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you. Change). This vision gives us an insight into the true identity of the two witnesses. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. So it is with Gods people. ) (Oil, vol.12, p.1347). These are the two Olive trees and the two lamp stands which stand before the Lord of the earth. The olive trees were said to picture "the two anointed ones," that is, Governor Zerubbabel and High Priest Joshua, "standing alongside the Lord of the whole earth." Zechariah 4:1-3, 14. For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. 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