
About this episode
What’s so special about oil? Why does the Bible specify that oil—not water or wine—must be used to anoint a person or place? In this episode, Tim and Jon continue discussing the biblical theme of anointing, exploring why God designates oil to symbolically represent the life-giving power of his Spirit.
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Timestamps
- Part one (00:00-9:07)
- Part two (9:07-28:37)
- Part three (28:37-40:33)
- Part four (40:33-55:53)
Referenced Resources
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- You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.
Show Music
- “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
- “Birth” by Mr. Käfer
- “Reliving” by No Spirit
- “Just Wanna Be Free” by Boonie Mayfield
Show produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder, Lead Editor Dan Gummel, and Editors Tyler Bailey and Frank Garza. Mixed by Tyler Bailey. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo.
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