Post by foxjj on Oct 5, 2022 7:29:12 GMT
Messiah - The Anointed One.
The coming of Messiah, which carries the meaning; The Anointed One was foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures. To some He would be a great prophet and leader like Moses: “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18) To others He would be a great warrior king like David as promised in 2 Samuel 7:16: “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.“ Consequently, some were hoping that Messiah would bring freedom from Roman occupation.
On the other hand, others saw Messiah as a priest, or the suffering servant of Yahweh as Isaiah prophesied: “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:4-6)
Consequently - in fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecy - on a hill outside Jerusalem, Jesus was crucified upon a rough wooden cross with a prayer upon His lips: “Father forgive.”(Luke 23:34) The pounding of a hammer secured the sign above His head: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." (John 19:19) Finally, a spear pierced His side. Impressed by what they had witnessed, some Roman soldiers exclaimed: "Surely he was the Son of God!" (Matthew 27:54.)
The book of Acts records the sermon given by Peter at Pentecost when he spoke to the people of Jerusalem proclaiming that Jesus was the promised Messiah resurrected after His crucifixion: “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off —for all whom the Lord our God will call.” (Acts 2:36-39)
Do you know The Messiah of the Jews? Jesus, The One we know as Christ? For He is The Savior of the world as the men of Sychar called Him in John 4:42. If you are a seeker after truth, you need look no further than Jesus Christ. Receive from Him the gift of salvation that only He can give. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17)
Today, let us praise Our Heavenly Father for His Messiah.
John Joseph Fox.
The coming of Messiah, which carries the meaning; The Anointed One was foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures. To some He would be a great prophet and leader like Moses: “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18) To others He would be a great warrior king like David as promised in 2 Samuel 7:16: “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.“ Consequently, some were hoping that Messiah would bring freedom from Roman occupation.
On the other hand, others saw Messiah as a priest, or the suffering servant of Yahweh as Isaiah prophesied: “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:4-6)
Consequently - in fulfilment of Isaiah’s prophecy - on a hill outside Jerusalem, Jesus was crucified upon a rough wooden cross with a prayer upon His lips: “Father forgive.”(Luke 23:34) The pounding of a hammer secured the sign above His head: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews." (John 19:19) Finally, a spear pierced His side. Impressed by what they had witnessed, some Roman soldiers exclaimed: "Surely he was the Son of God!" (Matthew 27:54.)
The book of Acts records the sermon given by Peter at Pentecost when he spoke to the people of Jerusalem proclaiming that Jesus was the promised Messiah resurrected after His crucifixion: “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off —for all whom the Lord our God will call.” (Acts 2:36-39)
Do you know The Messiah of the Jews? Jesus, The One we know as Christ? For He is The Savior of the world as the men of Sychar called Him in John 4:42. If you are a seeker after truth, you need look no further than Jesus Christ. Receive from Him the gift of salvation that only He can give. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17)
Today, let us praise Our Heavenly Father for His Messiah.
John Joseph Fox.