Scarlet
Scarlet (Sacrifice)
The scarlet was derived from an Eastern insect (worm) that infests certain
trees. It was gathered, crushed, dried, and ground to a powder that produced a
brilliant crimson hue. Scarlet speaks of sacrifice and typifies Christ in His
sufferings. The crucifixion Psalm 22 quotes Jesus as saying - "I am a worm". God
somehow took upon Himself a body of flesh and blood and then died, giving His
life as a ransom for us all.