At our book club breakfast, Lois Sucher, who is quite a scripture scholar, shared with us what the 3 gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh meant.
According to Lois' studies, gold was brought because gold was always brought (and usually demanded) when one paid a visit to a king. So, gold for the KING.
Frankincense was incense burned in the ancient temple. It was burned by the high priest at the veil that led to the Holy of Holies. The high priest would use a special cup that was shaped like a hand, that had a long handle, to pick up hot coals and add to the incense. The hot coals plus incense would cause smoke to rise like prayers to heaven. Frankincense for the HIGH PRIEST.
Myrrh, as used anciently, was a special myrrh harvested from certain trees by pounding spikes into the bark. A gum would ooze from the damaged spots on the tree. The hardened gum is myrrh and was used for healing. Myrrh because of HIS SACRIFICE.
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