Jesus Messiah

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Feb 24, 2023 · 3m

Jesus is often called the Messiah, but what does that name mean? And why is this name an important title for Jesus? . “Messiah” means Anointed One in Hebrew. It was later translated as “Christ” in Greek. So, when people call themselves Christians, they are calling themselves followers of Christ, the Anointed One. . Anointing was a sign of kingship and honor in the Old Testament. For example, the prophet Samuel anointed David because God had chosen him to be king of Israel (1 Samuel 16:13). The pouring of oil on someone’s head was a sign that set that person apart for service. . Being the…