Jesus the Christ (anointed) of prophecyDefinition of anoint: Daniel 10:1Second definition: chrioMore limited in use - Acts 10:38Used of Christ and of kings and priestsJesus the Christ (anointed) of factIt was testified that He was anointed - Acts 4:27The questions are:In what way did God anoint Jesus with the Holy Spirit?What effect did this have on Jesus?Remember the definition: I Samuel 9:15-16The anointing of Jesus as SonFact: Jesus is the son of God - Luke 1:26-35Mary knew this because she was told - Luke 1:28-35How did others come to know that Jesus was the Son of God?Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus is baptized by JohnJohn recognized purity - Matthew 3:13-14Jesus said that they must fulfill all righteousness - Matthew 3:15The Father of heaven breaks silence, and announces to all.When Jesus did this, heaven’s silence could not be constrained.The anointing of Jesus as lawgiver and prophet.Fact: Jesus is the great lawgiver and prophet - Deuteronomy 18:18-19Matthew 17:1-5 - Jesus is transfiguredHis appearance was changed, showing His anointing.Moses and Elijah were with Him.Present at this time was the lawgiver of God’s law, Moses. Exodus 20Also present, the prophet who fought against evil, Elijah - I Kings 18:21-fBut the greatest of all was with themPeter speaksGod breaks His silence once again.Jesus received nothing more than what He already was.God’s statement shows the authority in Christ.When Jesus did this, God’s silence would not be contained.The anointing of Jesus as the KingFact: Jesus is King - Jeremiah 23:5-6John 12:12-32 - Jesus enters Jerusalem as KingJesus is worshipped as King - John 12:12-13This was done in fulfillment of prophecy - John 12:14-16Jesus speaks of His death and resurrection.Jesus calls upon God to glorify His name. Heaven’s silence is broken again. John 12:38Jesus reveals this wasn’t done for Him.Jesus was anointed for what He already was.Jesus is the anointed of GodThough men may say Jesus was just a man:God confirmed He was more on three occasions.Jesus confirmed it Himself. John 8:24Though men may say He was without power:God confirmed authority is in Him.Jesus confirmed it Himself. Matthew 11:27
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