While there were many “christs” or “anointed ones”, by the first century the Jews had come to understand there was only one “Christ” in the sense of their long awaited Messiah (Luke 7:19). “Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?”” (Luke 7:19, NASB95) When the wise men arrive from the East and ask Herod, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?”, Herod gathered all the chief priests and scribes and asked them, where “the Christ was to be born” (Matthew 2:4). They were able to give Herod an answer because one of the Messianic prophecies (Micah 5:2) identified Bethlehem as the place from which the coming Messiah would go forth. The “Anointed One”, the “Messiah” of whom the Old Testament prophets spoke was none other than Jesus of Nazareth. He alone is Prophet, Priest and King!
No sermons found.
No doubt, all of us have used the words, “I love you,” at some point in our lives. We who are married have used them a number of times in…
Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend or confidant? If so, Then you know that the sting of betrayal is a pain that doesn't readily go away. Let's…
Over 150 years ago, Fanny J. Crosby penned the words to a hymn which many of us have grown up singing. The words to this hymn call for a response…
Do you believe that God exist? Do you believe that He is eternal, all-powerful, all-knowing and ever present? You may be saying, "of course I believe." Please know that there…
You and I are a part of Christ’s body, His church. His desire is that we grow and mature and become more like Him. He has put everything in place,…
Those of us who are Christians enjoy a special privilege. When we put Christ on in baptism, the Lord added us to those who were being saved. This saved group…
If we live only for ourselves and our pleasures with no regard for His glory, justice requires that we be cut down and removed. However, because God is “rich in…
Have you ever been around a friend who was carrying a heavy burden? You knew them well enough to tell that something was wrong, but you couldn’t put your finger…
There is a powerful truth which is repeated over and over again in the New Testament. It is the fact that Jesus is coming back a second time. Three hundred…
How many of you have worried recently about where your next meal is coming from? (Not which restaurant, but whether you will have anything to eat?) How many of you…
Related
