Messiah

Anointed to save, reign, and fulfill all of God’s promises.

First Mention in Scripture

Original Word: מָשִׁיחַ (mashiach)

Reference: 1 Samuel 2:10

Meaning: Anointed one — one chosen and consecrated for divine service.

Hannah's prophetic song refers to 'His anointed one,' anticipating a king chosen by God — pointing forward to the true Messiah.

The word *Messiah* (Hebrew: *Mashiach*) means 'Anointed One.' It refers to someone chosen and set apart by God for a divine purpose — especially a king, priest, or prophet.

Throughout the Old Testament, God’s people awaited a promised Deliverer — one who would defeat evil, restore Israel, and establish God's kingdom forever.

The New Testament declares that Jesus is this long-awaited Messiah — the Christ (Greek: *Christos*), who fulfills every promise and surpasses every expectation.

To understand Jesus as Messiah is to see Him as the center of redemptive history — the One anointed to save, reign, and restore all things.

The Promise of the Messiah

The hope of a Redeemer begins in Genesis 3:15 — the seed of the woman who would crush the serpent’s head. As the story unfolds, the promise narrows: through Abraham’s offspring (Genesis 22:18), through David’s royal line (2 Samuel 7:12–13), and through the prophets who foretold a righteous, Spirit-anointed King (Isaiah 11:1–5).

God’s people longed for the Messiah — the One who would rescue them from sin, establish justice, and restore all things.

Jesus: The Anointed One

Jesus is the Christ — the Greek term for Messiah. He was anointed not with oil, but with the Holy Spirit and power (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38). At His baptism, the Spirit descended on Him and the Father declared Him the beloved Son (Matthew 3:16–17).

He fulfilled the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King — speaking God’s truth, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice, and rising to rule forever.

Rejected Yet Crucified for Us

Though He came as the promised Messiah, Jesus was rejected by many (John 1:11). Yet this too fulfilled prophecy — the suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 who would be pierced for our transgressions.

His death was not failure, but victory. The cross became the place where the Messiah bore sin and opened the way for salvation (Luke 24:26; Acts 3:18).

The Messiah Reigns Forever

Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to the right hand of God. Peter declared, “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah” (Acts 2:36).

He now reigns as the King in David’s line (Luke 1:32–33), and one day He will return to judge and restore all things (Revelation 19:11–16).

The Messiah and His People

To follow Jesus is to trust in Him as Messiah — not only as Savior, but as King and Lord. His anointing becomes ours through the Holy Spirit (1 John 2:20), and we are now part of His mission to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.

We live as people of the Messiah — shaped by His cross, empowered by His Spirit, and waiting for His return.

Scripture References

Jesus is the Messiah — the Anointed One promised through the prophets and revealed in power. He came to save, suffered to redeem, and reigns to restore. In Him, every promise of God finds its fulfillment. And in Him, we find our hope, our King, and our eternal joy.

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