studiojenean4Jun 19, 20212 min readGARNET – A Planted Seed – God’s WordOn the 3rd day of creation, God said, “Let the earth cause grass to spring up, herb producing seed, fruit-trees yielding fruit after...
studiojenean4Feb 10, 20213 min readONYX – A Family ResemblanceThe 11th gemstone in the breastplate was used to carve cameos, the likenesses of the reigning kings. They were actually the first...
studiojenean4Nov 22, 20202 min readLAPIS LAZULI – God’s ThroneSome biblical translations label this as the sapphire, but sapphire was unknown before the Roman Empire. The Elder Pliny who was a...
studiojenean4Nov 11, 20201 min readTOPAZ – Divine WisdomAccording to Jewish folklore, the topaz was the 2nd most desired gemstone which is interesting because it’s the 2nd stone in the...
studiojenean4Nov 4, 20202 min readTURQUOISE – Power of PraiseThe 4th stone of the breastplate is turquoise and was highly valued by ancient Egyptians as it was worn by Egyptian healers and rulers...
studiojenean4Oct 28, 20202 min readCARNELIAN – God’s Seal of ApprovalThe first gemstone in the breastplate is a carnelian. It was used in days of Scripture for making seals & signets rings. Signets were...