Luke 2:10-11

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord."

Messiah = Christ = Anointed One

God’s chosen one from God’s chosen people

Psalm 2:7. I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.

Deliver God’s people from their enemies

2 Sam 7:10–11, And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed. Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies.

Establish rule and reign of a king forever

Isaiah 9:7, Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.

Restoration for all people

Isaiah 49:6, It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

The Messiah is chosen by God to deliver His people, establish God’s kingdom, and bring restoration to all people

Matthew 12:18-21 (Quoting Isaiah 42:1-4)

“Here is my servant whom I have chosen,

  the one I love, in whom I delight;

I will put my Spirit on him,

  and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

He will not quarrel or cry out;

  no one will hear his voice in the streets.

A bruised reed he will not break,

  and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out,

till he has brought justice through to victory.

In his name the nations will put their hope.”

Messiah = Christ = Anointed One

Christianós = Christians

Little anointed ones, christs, messiahs

Being Little Anointed Ones

• Holy Spirit
• Humility
• Hope

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