Who is Jesus?

Christ = Messiah

Christ is not Jesus’ last name, it indicated His function

Messiah = Anointed One

OT anticipates the coming Messiah

Messianic Hope

The Messiah had to come through the lineage of King David

Jesus is the Anointed One

In the bible to receive an anointing was to be elected in 1 of 3 categories

PROPHET, PRIEST, KING

CHRIST speaks to Jesus 3 offices

Prophet

Other prophets speak for God, Jesus speaks as God.

John 1:1 CSB

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Hebrews 1:1–2 CSB

1 Long ago God spoke to our ancestors by the prophets at different times and in different ways. 2 In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.

Jesus has the last word on any subject

Priest

Priest stand as a mediator between God and man.

1 Timothy 2:5 CSB

5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,

Hebrews 2:17–18 CSB

17 Therefore, he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 For since he himself has suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

Mediators stand for God and stand for mankind

Jesus is our HIGH PRIEST

Hebrews 4:14–16 CSB

14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.

Jesus understands all that we go through because He has experienced all that we go through

The priest helps us in times of trouble

King

Kings are elected (under God) to rule over the nation

Kings are the head of the government

Jesus is the King of kings

Revelation 11:15 CSB

15 The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever.

You can only experience the Anointed One when you submit to Him

Galatians 2:20 CSB

20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

The Anointed One lives inside of you

The Anointed works in us and through us

We are identified with Christ

The anointing of Christ flows through you

Jesus is our Anointed One!