This Sunday we  look at the central image in the portrayal of Jesus as our Messiah, his kingship. The title "anointed one" is used most often to refer to kings in the Old Testament. While Prophets and Priests, as we have seen, are also anointed for service, the King is the one who bears the title "the LORD's anointed." Even while being pursued by Saul who wishes to kill him, David spares his life multiple times because he is "the LORD's anointed." The expectation for a future deliverer and ruler in Israel became so closely linked with the covenant that God made with David that this royal title became the most prominent when speaking of the "hope of Israel." Listen this week as we connect the dots from Genesis through Revelation, unveiling a picture of the King who has come and will come again: Jesus the Christ.