This is my favorite of the gifts. They presented Him with a gift suitable for a High Priest.
Hebrews 4:
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
The sages brought Frankincense to the infant. Priests utilize this the incense when burning a sacrifice. The sweet odor rose to God in heaven.
Exodus 30:
6 And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.
7 And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the…
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