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OAK — <013508> Genesis 35:8 (c) Deborah, the nurse, was buried under an oak tree, and from this we notice that usually the oak tree is a type of the bitterness of sorrow because of death. Notice that in <062426>Joshua 24:26 that great leader made a covenant with the people under an oak tree, and then died as we read in verse 29. Notice also that the prophet sat under an oak tree in <111314>1 Kings 13:14, and immediately thereafter he died, as recorded in verse 24. Absalom was caught by his head in an oak tree, <101809>2 Samuel 18:9. Saul and his sons were buried under an oak tree, <131012>1 Chronicles 10:12. In <381102>Zechariah 11:2 the oaks are said to howl because of death. This verse was used as a text at the funeral of Mr. Spurgeon.
<500418> Philippians 4:18 (a) This describes the fragrance to God of the offerings made by willing, loving hearts.
<660508> Revelation 5:8 (b)This type describes the sweetness of the prayers of God's people as their praise ascends to His throne.
OFFERING — All the offerings described in the Scriptures are connected directly or indirectly with Christ Jesus. Most of them are pictures of the work of the Savior in one form or another. In <490502>Ephesians 5:2 we read that Christ is our offering and our sacrifice. The offering is that which we give to God because we love Him, honor Him and trust Him. The sacrifice is that which is given to God in exchange for redemption, forgiveness and His other gifts. The Passover
lamb was a sacrifice, not an offering. The offerings and that which they represent are given as follows: