1.15.23 - Why Is Jesus Here? (Matthew 3:13-17)
Messages from the King
English - January 26, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBChristianity Religion & Spirituality Religion kok king of kings lutheran sermon devotion scripture bible wels christ jesus Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
“Christ” is not Jesus’ last name, of course. It is a title. The Greek word “Christ” and the Hebrew word “Messiah” both mean the same thing—“The Anointed One.” Anointing was the practice of pouring liquid (typically oil) over the head of someone to signify selection for some special task. However, when the Lord anointed heroes to do his saving work, what he poured over them was his Spirit.
For centuries people of faith had patiently waited for the promised Messiah, the servant of God who would bring the salvation we so desperately need. The time had come for Jesus to be revealed as the fulfillment of that divine promise. So, Christ our Lord came to the Jordan River to be baptized, that he might be recognized by John and revealed to Israel. At his baptism Jesus was anointed—marked as God's special servant and empowered by the Spirit of the Lord.
The Bible reading for this message is Matthew 3:13-17.
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