This brings us to our third point: what Jesus’s anointing means for us. This is summarized in Answer 32 of the Heidelberg Catechism: “Why are you called a Christian? Because I am a member of Christ by faith and thus …
The second point to consider about Christ’s anointing is what it empowered Him to do. This involves His threefold office as Mediator: Prophet, Priest, and King. Christ’s anointing empowered Him to reveal the Father to humanity as Prophet, reconcile humanity …
The first point to consider regarding the significance of Christ’s anointing is that it fit Him for His office. In exploring the importance of His anointing, we see that it prepared Jesus for His role. Throughout the Old Testament, prophets, …
