The LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives. —Isaiah 61:1
All through the Old Testament we find God’s promise of a Messiah. In fact, there are hundreds of prophecies that give us glimpses and clues about Him. The word messiah, which means “anointed one,” is the Old Testament counterpart to the New Testament term Christ.
This promised anointed one was to be supernaturally born in Bethlehem, a direct descendant of King David. He would perform miracles, heal the brokenhearted, and set captives free. And He would put an end to sin and bring in everlasting righteousness. There is only one person who fulfilled these hundreds of prophecies—Jesus. In so doing, He proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that He was the promised Messiah.
Jesus is the One who came to deliver His people from enemies of sin and death and ultimately from all the consequences of the Fall. He is God’s anointed King who will reign forever and ever. That’s the hope we cling to and the message we proclaim.
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The Wonder of His Name: 32 Life-Changing Names of Jesus ©2014 Revive Our Hearts
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
Spend time praising God that He keeps the promises He’s made in His Word—and He’ll keep the promises He’s made to you.