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I am the Plan א
by Dr Garth Grenache
and his Uncanny Valley Orchestra
2025:10:14
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I am the plan
I am the man
Yah gave me clout
But some did doubt

I fought the beasts
Persia and Greece
Your prince did hold
We two were bold

The mystery
They knew not me
Pierced foot and hand
Yet I do stand

They look into
My life in you
And so they learn
I’m Wisdom true

Then they’ll arise
And war in skies
Dragón they’ll cast
Then he’ll be fast

Goyim he’ll lead
Against thy seed
Yerushalem
I’ll fight for them

Prevail I shall
And cast in hell
And all shall see
That Yah sent me

We’ll rule as one
I am the Son
I am the plan
I am the man

Tomorrow is actually the two year anniversary of the attack on Israel. The 8th day (of Sukkot) is called Shemini Atzaret. It's a day that marks the gateway between this world (the olam ha ze) and the world to come (the olam ha ba). Israel was attacked on that day and it is fitting the hostages were released today, so the reunion can happen on Shemini Atzaret. Praise YHVH in the Name of His Son Yeshua that this nightmare is over. Let's pray that this can be the beginning of a lasting peace so the Palestinians and the Israelis can learn the gospel, that the Son of God has come and will return in glory. That we look forward to the ultimate Shemini Atazaret when we enter eternity.

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MEANING OF OIL

Oil was symbolically associated with joy, festivity, ceremony, honour, light, and health [both spiritual and physical], while its absence spelled sorrow {Joel 1:10} and the withdrawal of all that is good in life. Oil was highly valued in food, as medicine, for anointing, as perfume [mixed with spices] and for the skin. BUT we must not rely on oil – have your faith in YHVH. Let us take a look at oil in the Bible.

Oil was the substance most commonly produced from the olive berry, although the word could also apply to oil of myrrh {Esther 2:12}. Oil was used primarily in cooking, but additionally as a cosmetic for anointing the body, for medicinal purposes, as a source of light, for anointing kings and priests, and in religious offerings. The growth of olive trees was widespread, and the Israelites took advantage of this major crop to establish a thriving trade in oil with Tyre and Egypt. Like precious metals and animals, oil became an established medium of exchange. Solomon used it as part of the payment to Hiram for construction expenses connected with the temple {1 Kings 5:11; Ezekiel 27:17}. Because oil was essential for everyday life, it was an effective and acceptable medium of barter. Oil was used in the preparation of most food {1 Kings 17:12-16}. The common cake or patty of grain, which formed the basis of the noon meal, would be cooked on a griddle with a little oil. As a cosmetic, oil was used for anointing the body after a bath {Ruth 3:3}. It was frequently used on festive occasions, and at Egyptian banquets the heads of both the guests and the female entertainers were anointed. In the New Testament, the anointing of the sick is mentioned {James 5:14}. Olive oil could also be taken internally as a medicine for the relief of gastric disorders. It had a soothing effect and was also used as a mild laxative. It was applied externally as an ointment for bruises, burns, cuts, and abrasions {Mark 6:13}. As soon as the sun set, the only source of light was the oil lamp. Often the small portable one could be placed easily on a shelf, but in large homes, palaces, synagogues, or temples, the lamp could rest on a tall metal base like a standard lamp. The wick of flax {Isaiah 42:3} or hemp was placed in the oil that gave out a flame until it was extinguished or the supply of fuel ran out. Torches were used in the streets both to light the way and for additional security. They added immeasurably to the festive atmosphere of evening processions. Torches were an essential part of the wedding procession, and normally those carrying the torches brought a quantity of oil in a container in case there was a delay and their supply was exhausted. This scene is vividly portrayed in Yeshua’s parable of the wise and foolish virgins {Matthew 25:1-13}. In other ceremonial events, oil had a special meaning when used for the anointing of kings {1 Samuel 10:1} and priests {Exodus 29:7}. It was symbolic of the office and of the recognition of YHVH’s blessing on the officeholder. Quantities of oil were used in the temple. It was donated as part of the first fruit offering {Exodus 22:29} and was also subject to tithing {Deuteronomy 12:17}. Oil was frequently used for the ceremonial aspect of temple life or as part of the offering. The grain offering was mixed with oil {Leviticus 8:26; Numbers 7:19}, and the oil in the lamp that burned in the sanctuary constantly needed replenishing {Leviticus 24:2}. The daily sacrifice required the use of oil {Exodus 29:40}, although the sin offering {Leviticus 5:11} and the jealousy offering {Numbers 5:15} specifically did not use oil. A pestle and mortar, or a stone press, pressed oil from the olives {Exodus 27:20}. Where the press was used, the pulp initially produced by the press was often trodden out or subjected to further extensive pressing. Stone presses were set up to process the quantities of berries available at the Mount of Olives. The word for “oil press” was gatt-semen, hence the name Gethsemane.

The Meaning of Anointing Oil Fragrances:

The Word of YHVH is not just a random collection of words, even though the order of some Bible books has been changed throughout the years, and even though parts were left out. When YHVH speaks, He carefully weighs each and every word He says. He never says a word too much or too little. Each Word has a meaning and a message for us in these days, even though it may sometimes look random. The fact that 201 chapters and 345 verses in the Word of YHVH are speaking about the oil, and the fact that the term ‘Anointed One’, which is the translation for the Moshiach, appears 596 times, tells us that there are almost 1000 Bible verses, where YHVH wants to teach us something about the Anointing and the Anointing Oil. Why else would Yeshua be called the Moshiach? If His Name would have meant “Son of YHVH” it would have been great as well. But He is called the Anointed One. Not because it has such a nice sound, but because it means something. Most of the Anointing Oils in the Bible were fragrant oils. But all of the Anointing Oils that were used for the service of Adonai were fragrant oils. As we have seen, the Anointing in the natural is a prophetic deed of empowerment by the Holy Spirit, of the glory of YHVH and of Holiness. But we haven’t covered the fragrances of the oil yet. Each fragrance of the Anointing Oils has a specific prophetic meaning as well. Many places in the Bible are referring to ointments and fragrances. Two examples are the following verses. “Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, your name is ointment poured forth; Therefore, the virgins love you.” {Song of Solomon 1:3.} “Now thanks be to YHVH who always leads us in triumph in the Moshiach, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to YHVH the fragrance of the Moshiach among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” {2 Corinthians 2:14-16}. We know that Yeshua, to Whom the text of Song of Solomon is referring, is in the spiritual realm. We know that His fragrance, where both Bible parts are referring to, can be smelled in the spiritual realm. To us that fragrance means life. To every creature that does not belong to Yeshua it means death. The whole spiritual realm is very aware of the fragrance of the Moshiach. His fragrance and glory are going before Him. When a spirit, that is not from YHVH, smells His fragrance, he trembles and flees. When we use fragrances in the natural world, it is a prophetic deed of what already took place in the spiritual realm, but has not yet become visible in our natural realm. By Anointing someone with a fragrant oil, we show our faith in what the Moshiach has already done for us. These are the prophetic meanings of the fragrances that are used in the Anointing Oils.

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH FRANKINCENCE & MYRRH = HEALING AND INTERCESSION

In temple days, sweet incense containing Frankincense was placed on the Inner Altar of the Tabernacle and burned morning and evening. It speaks of intercession. Myrrh, used as a burial spice and in purification rites, was a primary ingredient of the Holy Anointing Oil. It speaks of suffering and death, but our total deliverance in the atoning work of the Moshiach. Frankincense & Myrrh, two of the three prophetic gifts given to the Moshiach at His birth, represent His role as Priest and Prophet, signifying all that the Moshiach would do and continues to do on our behalf. "He was wounded for our transgression; He was bruised for our iniquities; …and by His stripes we are healed." {Isaiah 53:5} "...He is totally able to deliver those who approach YHVH through Him; since He is alive forever and thus able to intercede on their behalf." {Hebrews 7:24-2}. This is probably one of the most effective fragrances that can be used for prayer for deliverance. As I have said before, the spiritual realm runs parallel to the natural realm. It means that what we see in this natural world, is a result of what already took place in the spiritual realm. In the spiritual and in the natural realm, snakes hate this fragrance. Just the smell of this fragrance often leads to manifestations. In Israel these fragrances were often used to keep snakes away from under the houses.

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH CASIA = DEDICATION AND DEVOTION

Cassia was one of the principal spices of the Holy Anointing oil used to anoint priests, kings and their garments. Likewise, the coming King Moshiach's robes will smell of cassia. Cassia is not frequently used today but was apparently a highly valued commodity in biblical times. The root word, kiddah, in both Hebrew and Arabic, signifies a strip and refers to the strips of bark from which the spice is made. In the spiritual sense, cassia speaks of devotion [being stripped of pride] and consecration [set apart] with a servant's heart. The deep, exotic aroma and the rich colour of our Cassia oil make it a welcome addition to our family of biblical fragrant anointing oils. "Your robes are all fragrant with myrrh, aloes and cassia..." {Psalm 5:8}.

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH CEDARS OF LEBANON = STRENGTH AND PROTECTION

The cedar of Lebanon is a huge evergreen tree by Middle Eastern standards, reaching 90 feet in height, the “King" of all biblical trees. The wood is astonishingly decay-resistant and it is never eaten by insect larvae. It is beautifully majestic and red-toned with deep green leaves. The tree bark is dark grey and exudes a gum-like resin from which the highly aromatic oils are produced. Cedars of Lebanon is the strong, fragrant wood used to build David's house, Solomon's house and much of the First Temple. It was also used along with hyssop in the cleansing of a leper's house. It speaks of strength, permanence, wholeness and restoration. "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon." {Psalm 92:12}

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH HYSSOP [HOLY FIRE] = PURIFICATION AND EMPOWERMENT

Hyssop is a low growing evergreen, bushy herb growing 1 to 2 feet high, cultivated for its flower tops, from which the fragrance is extracted. The herb grows in arid climates out of rocky soil and out of cracks in ancient walls such as in the old Temple area of Jerusalem. Hyssop was once called a "Holy Herb" because it was used for sprinkling in the ritual practices of the Hebrews. {Exodus 12:22} says: “And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two side posts.” Because of the reference found in {Numbers 19:6}: “And the priest shall take cedar wood, and hyssop, and scarlet, and cast it into the midst of the burning of the heifer”, we have called this fragrance “HOLY FIRE." Hyssop speaks of spiritual cleansing by the refining fire of the Holy Spirit and can best be described as a "fresh, clean-smelling" aroma. “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” {Psalm 51:7}.

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH MYRRH, CASIA & ALOES IN THE KING’S GARMENTS = GLORY OF THE KING

In {Psalm 45:8} the Bible portrays a king whose garments are so thoroughly scented with costly perfumes that they seem to be altogether woven out of them. Two of the three scents mentioned, Myrrh and Cassia, were ingredients in the holy anointing oil used to anoint priests and kings. The remaining fragrance, Aloes, is listed among the “chief species” in the garden of the beloved in {Song 4:13-14}. King's Garments is a special aromatic blending of the three biblical scents consisting of: MYRRH: A gum resin that exudes from a small bushy tree found in Arabia. It flows as milky white then quickly turns to a deep purple-brown colour as it begins to crystalize. ALOES: Most likely the product of a tree of the genus Aquilaria, a native of northern India. At a certain stage of decay, the wood develops a fragrance well known to the ancients and from it a rare perfume was obtained. CASSIA: An evergreen tree in the cinnamon family with an aromatic bark, which is harvested in strips to make an aromatic powder or oil.

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH MYRRH = GRACE AND PEACE

Myrrh, an exotic biblical spice, was used in purification and beautification rites, in the formula for the Holy Anointing Oil, and in burial spices. Queen Esther was bathed in Oil of Myrrh for six months and with other aloes and perfumes for another six months before her presentation to the king. Bitter to the taste but sweet to the smell, myrrh in the spiritual sense speaks of dying to self to become a "sweet smelling savour" to Adonai. "A bundle of myrrh is my well-beloved unto me." {Song of Songs 1:13}

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH POMEGRANATE = BLESSING AND FAVOUR

The pomegranate, a Persian native, is one of the oldest fruits known to man and was highly esteemed by the Israelites. An enormous number of the flower petals must be pressed and steam-distilled in order to make a quantity of oil. Once pressed the slightly amber oil, which is the basis for all our Pomegranate products, gives off a pleasant and slightly fruity odour. Jewish tradition teaches that the pomegranate is a symbol for righteousness, because it is said to have 613 seeds which correspond with the 613 mitzvot or commandments of the Torah. Pomegranate is one of the seven species the spies brought back with them to show how fertile the Promised Land was. It speaks of YH VH's favour exhibited in fruitfulness and abundance. "They came to the valley of Eshkol... they brought also of the pomegranates, and of the figs." {Numbers 13:23}

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH THE ROSE OF SHARON = BEAUTY OF THE BELOVED

The Rose of Sharon fragrance is best described as "tea-rose", a not-too-sweet, light, floral scent, which does not overpower. This flower from the region of Sharon in Israel is actually not a rose, but is part of the hibiscus family. Its blooms are nonetheless beautiful and glorious, just as Isaiah depicted the Bride of the Moshiach would be in the millennial reign when she shines forth in all the radiance of her heavenly glory, beauty, gentleness and honour. "I am the rose of Sharon, the lily of the valleys." {Song of Songs 2:1}

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH SPIKENARD = WORSHIP AND PRAISE

Spikenard, a rare and costly fragrant oil, was used by Mary of Bethany to anoint the head and feet of the Moshiach two days before His death, as recorded in {John 12:3}: “Then Mary took a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Yeshua, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” It speaks of the bride’s extravagant adoration of and intimacy with the bridegroom, in total abandonment, without regard to cost. It symbolizes the bride who has made herself ready. "While the king sits at his table, my spikenard sends forth its fragrance." {Song of Songs 1:12}

OLIVE OIL MIXED WITH CINNAMON = PASSION AND COURAGE

Sweet Cinnamon is one of the four aromatic ingredients of the Holy Anointing Oil described in {Exodus 30:23}. The fragrance of cinnamon has a rich full bodied aromatic energy about it once it permeates the atmosphere. Cinnamon added to the holy anointing oil is the seasoning that brings passion and stirs up fire to continue on no matter what the pressure. It represents Holy Boldness, Courage and Passion in the believer.

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WORD FOR TODAY “HE is the same yesterday, today and forever”: Deu 31:8 "The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

WISDOM FOR TODAY: Pro 21:25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work; Pro 21:26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.

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I saw a diagram on social media the other day that looked very simiar to the left hand side. I won’t name the church, because most churches that I attended could have put up a very similar one. They always viewed themselves as the One True Church.

Everyone else was wrong. Some might only be a little wrong; as shown with the overlapping circles. Some are so far off that nothing, in their minds, overlaps; as shown by the other circles.

Then we have how the Bible defines the church. I do have several verses there talking about what believers should be doing, but there are several more I could have added.

Instead of fighting over denominations or churches, we should be looking to the Word for our definitions.

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BIBLE STUDY --- THE SAVIOUR

THE FATHER’S BUSINESS

From Luke 2:41-52

Each year, Mary and Joseph went to the Passover in Jerusalem, following strictly the Jewish Law that every man must attend. They made one of these trips to Jerusalem as usual, when Yeshua was twelve. When the Passover ended, they started back toward Nazareth. An older Jewish boy sometimes travelled with friends or relatives in the same caravan, so Mary and Joseph were not concerned when Yeshua did not start home with them. But when evening came and He did not come back to be with them, Mary and Joseph searched for Him among their friends and relatives. It soon became clear to them that He had not come with the caravan at all, so they went back to Jerusalem to look for Him. For the next three days they looked everywhere for Him. At last, they went to the temple, the House of YHVH. There He was, sitting with the teachers, asking them difficult questions and giving wise answers to their questions. Needless to say, everyone who listened to Him was amazed that a twelve-year old had such great wisdom. Mary and Joseph, too, were amazed at what they saw. Then Mary said to Yeshua, [Son, why have You done this to us? We have searched frantically for You over the whole city.] [But why did you look everywhere else first?] Yeshua asked. [Didn’t you know that I would be here in My Father’s house, doing His business?] Mary and Joseph did not understand what Yeshua was saying, that He was starting to do YHVH’s work in YHVH’s house. Yeshua then went back to Nazareth with them and obeyed them. But Mary thought often of the things that Yeshua had said. As time passed, Yeshua grew taller and wiser. And the ties of love grew daily with YHVH and others.

COMMENTARY

CARAVANS IN BIBLE TIMES

Each year, when Yeshua’ family made the trip to Jerusalem for the Passover, they took a long and dangerous journey. For safety, they probably went with a caravan loaded with goods for the markets in the city. Caravans were busy, noisy groups of people and animals traveling together. They offered some protection from the roving bands of robbers waiting along the roadside for their victims. They also must have made the long and exhausting trip seem much shorter and less tiring. Yeshua’ family was poor; if they had an animal to carry some of their load, it was probably a small donkey. But many merchants who travelled in the caravans loaded their goods on long-legged camels that carried much more than a donkey, and could go for long distances without food or water. When Yeshua journeyed to Jerusalem at the age of twelve, he might have met some merchants like these on their way. They brought goods from all over the eastern world to sell in the thriving Jerusalem marketplaces. The city, always a busy place, would be crowded with people preparing for the Passover feast. The market would be overflowing with spices, oil, cloth, hides and food brought from many places near and far.

BIBLE STUDY --- THE SAVIOUR

GIFTS AND WORSHIP

From Matthew 2:1-12

During the reign of King Herod the Great, wise men came from the east to ask about a new-born king. They did not know yet that this was Yeshua, who had been born in Bethlehem of Judea. [Where is this child who is to become King of the Jews?] they asked. [Far to the east we have seen His star and have come here to worship Him.] When King Herod heard this, he was very upset that a new king might take his kingdom from him. The people of Jerusalem were upset, too, for they knew that Herod would do anything to destroy this new king. Herod was anxious to know more about this new king, so he called the Jewish religious leaders into a meeting. Then he talked with them about the Moshiach, YHVH’s Son, and where He was to be born. [The prophet Micah said that the Moshiach would be born in Bethlehem,] they told Herod. [Here is what he wrote: You are not as unimportant as some think, Bethlehem, for you will produce a great ruler to govern our people, Israel.] Herod secretly brought the wise men to him and asked them when the star appeared. Then he told them what he had learned from the religious leaders, that Bethlehem was the birthplace of the Child they wanted to find. [Search for the Child in Bethlehem,] Herod told them. [When you find Him, come back and tell me where He is, so that I, too, may go there and worship Him.] The wise men left Herod and headed toward Bethlehem. What a joyful time it was when the star appeared again and pointed the way to the Child. When the wise men went into the house where Mary and the Child were, they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they gave Him precious gifts they had brought with them -- gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Before they left, YHVH warned them about Herod in a dream. Therefore, they returned home without going back through Jerusalem.

A HIDING PLACE IN EGYPT

From Matthew 2:13-15

When the wise men had gone, an angel of YHVH visited Joseph in a dream. [You must get up now, this very night, and leave for Egypt with the Child and His mother,] the angel said. [Stay there until I tell you to leave, for Herod is searching for the Child to murder Him.] Joseph left that night for Egypt with Yeshua and Mary. There they remained until King Herod the Great died. This fulfilled Hosea’s prophecy, [Out of Egypt I have called my Son.]

TEARS FOR RACHEL’S CHILDREN

From Matthew 2:16-18

When the wise men did not return to him, Herod grew furious. In a fit of anger, he ordered his soldiers to murder every baby boy in Bethlehem and its surrounding country. This order included every boy up to the age of two, a decision based on the time that had passed since the wise men first saw the star. The murder of the children fulfilled what Jeremiah the prophet had written: [Cries and tears rise up from Ramah. Rachel weeps for her children, but there is no comfort, for the children are gone.]

HOME FROM EGYPT

From Matthew 2:19-23; Luke 2:40

After Herod the Great died, an angel appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. [You may now take the Child and His mother back to Israel,] the angel said, [for the one who wanted to kill Him is dead.] Joseph took Mary and Yeshua back home to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Herod’s oldest son, Archelaus, now ruled over Judea, he was concerned that there still might be danger. Then Joseph was warned in a dream not to go to Judea, so he took his family back home to Nazareth in Galilee. This fulfilled a prophecy, [He shall be called a Nazarene.] As time passed, the Child Yeshua grew in every way, becoming stronger, wiser, and pleasing YHVH in all that He did.

COMMENTARY

TRAVELS OF THE BOY YESHUA

When Yeshua was still a very young child, His family had to escape from their own country to protect Him from Herod’s jealous hate. They probably left at night and took the road that would get them the most quickly out of the king’s reach. The ancient route was called the Via Mans. The name meant [The Way of the Sea.] It went along the coastline all the way down to the borders of Egypt. There were several places along the way where Yeshua’ family might have stayed. The first major stop was Ashkelon. The city did not belong to Herod, but he had much influence there. Afraid of his spies, Mary and Joseph did not dare stay long. Twelve miles farther south was Gaza. A flourishing and busy trade city, it might have offered them a place to hide. But it was Herod’s city, full of his soldiers, and Yeshua’ family hurried through. Only after they had crossed the Brook of Egypt did they feel safe from Herod’s grasp. Their first stop in Egypt was probably at the city of Pelusium. Called the [stronghold of Egypt,] it was famous for its military strength. But even though they might have been safe there, the family chose to move on. They travelled to a quiet place just outside of Cairo where there was a large grove of balsam trees. In that town, called Matareyeh, is the place where Yeshua and his family are traditionally believed to have stayed until Herod’s death made it safe for them to return to Nazareth.