Oil of Affection – a Matthew 26 Craft

Materials:

• Small glass bottle with a cork or lid
• Olive oil
• Essential oil of your choice (such as lavender, rose, or jasmine)
• Label or tag
• Pen or marker

Instructions:

1. Begin by filling the small glass bottle halfway with olive oil.
2. Add a few drops of the essential oil of your choice to the bottle.
3. Close the bottle with a cork or lid and shake it gently to mix the oils.
4. Take a moment to reflect on the story of Jesus being anointed with oil by a woman in Matthew 26.
5. On the label or tag, write the words "Oil of Affection" and reference the scripture passage (Matthew 26:6-13).
6. Attach the label or tag to the bottle.
7. Use the oil as a reminder of God’s love and affection for us, and as a way to show love and affection to others by anointing them with the oil.
8. Consider giving a bottle of Oil of Affection as a gift to a friend or loved one, along with a note explaining its significance.