There are many questions about the Holy Anointing Oil in Exodus 30:22-33. What is a shekel?  What is hin?  What is calamus?  What is the purpose of the Holy Anointing Oil?  Although, we do not claim to have any authority of accuracy, we will share the information we have acquired through prayer and many years of research. We pray the the Holy Spirit will illuminate the truth to your heart.

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Holy Anointing Oil Formula

Exodus 30:22-33

22 Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 23 Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, 24 And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: 25 And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary:  it shall be an holy anointing oil. 26 And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony, 27 And the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his vessels, and the altar of incense, 28 And the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and his foot. 29 And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy. 30 And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. 31 And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations. 32 Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you. 33 Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.  KJV

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God spoke to Moses about the specific ingredients to be used to create the Holy Anointing Oil and Holy Incense.  God, then called by name, two individuals:  Bezaleel and Aholiab to build the tabernacle; its furniture, mercy seat, incense altar, candlestick, laver, garments for the priests, anointing oil and incense.  These two individuals were filled with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship to complete the tasks as described in Exodus 31.  Thus, from the scripture references we can see that God called select individuals to prepare the Holy Anointing Oil.  He then gave divine revelation on how to prepare it.

In Exodus 37:29 it appears God taught Bezaleel how to make the Holy Anointing Oil according to the dispensatory in Exodus 30:22.  Bezaleel did not have any previous training in the making the Holy Anointing Oil.  However, the scripture says it was compounded after the true art of the apothecary.  This means that although Bezaleel did not have previous training in this trade, the required knowledge was imparted to him directly by the Spirit of God.  The quality of the workmanship was the same as though he had been a master of the trade, and confirmed by apothecary standards.  This is how God works.  The flesh can not be involved. 

We receive many calls from individuals wanting us to tell them how to make and prepare the Holy Anointing Oil, however, the Lord does not allow us to do this.  In keeping with the scriptures, the formula and preparation instructions must come directly by divine revelation from the Holy Spirit.  The flesh can not be involved. Exodus 20:25 And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build  it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. Be encouraged; if the Lord has truly called you to make the Holy Anointing Oil, He will also give you the instructions on how to prepare it through the Holy Spirit.  Be patient and wait on the Lord. 

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The Tabernacle Ceremonial Rituals

God instructed Moses to build the tabernacle so that His presence could reside among the children of Israel as a promise and foreshadow of things to come.  God also established many ceremonial rituals in the tabernacle to make atonement for sin.  This was because the children of Israel lived under the law.  God established the law to show that none of us are Holy enough to enter His presence because of our sinful nature.  The ceremonial atonement rituals established in the tabernacle were temporary and a foreshadow of God's permanent atonement.  In the New Testament, God sends his son, Jesus Christ, to be crucified so that we can may receive the gift of salvation and permanent atonement for our sins. 

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For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
 

Who Can Use The Holy Anointing Oil Today

Are we allowed to make or use the Holy Anointing Oil today?  Each individual is accountable to God and this is ultimately a question  each person will need to take to the Lord in prayer. 

The Holy Anointing Oil in the Old Testament was created by God to anoint only the High Priests, the tabernacle and the items in the tabernacle so that they could minister unto God on behalf of the people.  However, this was during the times of  the Old Testament covenant.  We are no longer under the Old Testament covenant because Jesus died on the cross for our sins. 

Once  we are saved it our inheritance is to be adopted into the Royal Priesthood.  We no longer have to offer animal sacrifices, etc. in order to present our petitions before the Lord as they did in the Old Testament days.  Jesus was our sacrifice and shed His blood to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Holiness and purity can only be obtained by having a intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and allowing His Word to cleanse our heart, soul and mind continually.  He alone is our atoning sacrifice.  Keep in mind the word intimate relationship or to "know" Jesus Christ is the key to the narrow path that leads to eternal life in heaven.  Not all that profess to be Christian will be accepted as stated in Mathew 7:21-29. 

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: 29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.  KJV

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