Lord’s Day 12
Q31. Why is he called Christ, which means Anointed One?
Because God the Father chose him and anointed him with the Holy Spirit to be our greatest prophet and teacher, who perfectly shows us God's plan to save us; our only high priest, who set us free by offering up his own body as a sacrifice, and who always speaks to the Father for us; and our eternal king, who rules us by his Word and Spirit and protects us in the freedom he has won for us.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Luke 3:21–22
Luke 4:14–19
Hebrews 1:9
Acts 3:22
“For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.”
Deuteronomy 18:15
“The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken.”
John 1:18
“No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.”
John 15:15
“Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.”
Hebrews 7:17
Hebrews 9:12
Hebrews 10:11–14
Romans 8:34
“Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.”
Hebrews 9:24
Matthew 21:5
Luke 1:33
Matthew 28:18–20
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
John 10:28
Revelation 12:10–11
“And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What three offices does Jesus hold as the "Anointed One"?
- 2
How does Jesus serve you as prophet, priest, and king?
- 3
Which of these three roles means the most to you right now, and why?
Illustration
At school, different people have different jobs. The teacher teaches. The nurse takes care of you when you are hurt. The principal makes and enforces the rules. Jesus does all three jobs for you at once. He teaches you the truth as your Prophet. He offered himself for you as your Priest. He protects and rules you as your King.
Application
Pick one of Jesus' three offices this week. If you pick Prophet, read a passage where Jesus teaches. If you pick Priest, thank him for dying for you. If you pick King, ask him to help you obey. Because Christ was anointed for all three roles, you have everything you need in him.