• Jesus the Christ (anointed) of prophecy
    • Definition of anoint: Daniel 10:1
      • Second definition: chrio
        • More limited in use - Acts 10:38
        • Used of Christ and of kings and priests
  • Jesus the Christ (anointed) of fact
    • It was testified that He was anointed - Acts 4:27
    • The 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 9:15-16
  • The anointing of Jesus as Son
    • Fact: Jesus is the son of God - Luke 1:26-35
      • Mary knew this because she was told - Luke 1:28-35
      • How did others come to know that Jesus was the Son of God?
    • Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus is baptized by John
      • John recognized purity - Matthew 3:13-14
      • Jesus said that they must fulfill all righteousness - Matthew 3:15
    • The 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 18:18-19
    • Matthew 17:1-5 - Jesus is transfigured
      • His 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 20
      • Also present, the prophet who fought against evil, Elijah - I Kings 18:21-f
      • But the greatest of all was with them
      • Peter speaks
    • God 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 King
    • Fact: Jesus is King - Jeremiah 23:5-6
    • John 12:12-32 - Jesus enters Jerusalem as King
      • Jesus is worshipped as King - John 12:12-13
      • This was done in fulfillment of prophecy - John 12:14-16
      • Jesus speaks of His death and resurrection.
      • Jesus calls upon God to glorify His name. Heaven’s silence is broken again. John 12:38
      • Jesus reveals this wasn’t done for Him.
      • Jesus was anointed for what He already was.
  • Jesus is the anointed of God
    • Though men may say Jesus was just a man:
      • God confirmed He was more on three occasions.
      • Jesus confirmed it Himself. John 8:24
    • Though men may say He was without power:
      • God confirmed authority is in Him.
      • Jesus confirmed it Himself. Matthew 11:27