In this second installment of our "Knowing Jesus" series, Bunmi Oduah explores the profound meaning behind one of Christ's most significant titles: The Messiah. While the word can sometimes feel like a religious formality, understanding Jesus as the "Anointed One" is fundamental to living the victorious, abundant life promised to every believer.

We dive into the scriptures to see how Jesus’ identity as the Messiah was not just a historical fact or a political hope for the Jews, but a divine assignment to restore humanity’s authority and relationship with God. If you want to do exploits in 2026, you must first know the Person you are following.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What "Messiah" Truly Means: Understanding the original meaning of the word—Anointed One—and how it is used interchangeably with "Christ" throughout Scripture.

The Messianic Testimony: A look at how Jesus identified Himself as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman (John 4) and how He stood as the fulfilment of Isaiah’s ancient prophecies (Luke 4).

The True Purpose of His Coming: Moving beyond the Jewish expectation of a political saviour to understand the six-fold mission of the Messiah:

• To save people from their sins.
• To be a ransom (sacrifice) for many.
• To destroy the works of the devil and strip him of authority.
• To reconcile humanity back to the Father.
• To reveal God’s true nature through a human body.
• To seek and save the lost.

Stripped of Authority: Understanding how Jesus deprived the enemy of his power to harm you, making "all authority" available to you through your union with Him.

Living as a "Small God": Reflecting on Jesus' reminder in John 10 that we are called sons of the Most High and are meant to live out that divine nature on earth today.

As a believer, you are not just following a teacher; you are following the Anointed One who has already paid your debt in full. Keep following this series as we learn to walk in the consciousness of the Messiah's finished work.