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The anointing of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus Christ is a significant event prophesied in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New Testament. This anointing signifies the divine empowerment and approval of Jesus' ministry as the Messiah, the Anointed One.

Old Testament Prophecies

The anticipation of the Messiah's anointing by the Holy Spirit is rooted in several Old Testament prophecies. Isaiah 61:1 declares, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound." This passage foretells the coming of one who would be uniquely empowered by the Spirit to fulfill God's redemptive purposes.

Fulfillment in the New Testament

The fulfillment of this prophecy is explicitly recorded in the New Testament. At the baptism of Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in a visible form. Matthew 3:16-17 states, "As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. And a voice from heaven said, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'"

This event marks the commencement of Jesus' public ministry and serves as a divine endorsement of His mission. The anointing by the Holy Spirit is further affirmed in Acts 10:38 , where Peter declares, "how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him."

Significance of the Anointing

The anointing of Jesus by the Holy Spirit is not merely a symbolic act but a real impartation of divine authority and power. It signifies that Jesus is the chosen Messiah, equipped to fulfill the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King. This anointing empowers Him to perform miracles, teach with authority, and ultimately offer Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity.

Furthermore, the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon Christ is a model for believers, illustrating the necessity of the Spirit's presence and power in the life of every Christian. As Jesus was anointed to accomplish His mission, so too are believers called to live and serve under the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion

The anointing of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus Christ is a pivotal event that fulfills Old Testament prophecy and inaugurates His messianic mission. It underscores His divine authority and the unique role He plays in God's redemptive plan. Through this anointing, Jesus is revealed as the true Messiah, empowered to bring salvation to all who believe.

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Luke 4:18,21
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
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Acts 4:27
For of a truth against your holy child Jesus, whom you have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
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Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
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Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
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Library

Fifteenth Day. The Holy Spirit.
... 'As the anointing taught you ... wants of believers is that they do not know the Holy
Spirit, who is ... the next volume of this series may be on The Spirit of Christ. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/murray/holy in christ/fifteenth day the holy spirit.htm

The Spirit and Power of Elias.
... O Christ, Thou standest pre-eminent in thy unparalleled glory ... apart from the work
of the Holy Spirit; but there ... this, there is a power, an anointing, a gracious ...
//christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/xvii the spirit and power.htm

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
... clings to the pilgrim when he passes through the streets, so it is with him who
has the anointing of the ... 4. THE RELATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO JESUS CHRIST. ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of the holy.htm

Divine Healing.
... He now comes in the power of the Holy Spirit, performing great ... I:thee: in the name
of Jesus Christ of Nazareth ... and let them pray over him, anointing him with ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter ix divine healing.htm

John's First Testimony to Jesus.
... Jesus as Messiah similar to the anointing or crowning ... with Christ the fellowship
of the Spirit was continuous ... the same is he that baptizeth in the Holy Spirit. ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xx johns first testimony to.htm

Faustus Denies that the Prophets Predicted Christ. Augustin Proves ...
... of God and the King of Israel anointing the Stone ... God; and the Lord says of the Holy
Spirit, "With the ... eyes, declares that he can see no prediction of Christ. ...
/.../faustus denies that the prophets.htm

The Priesthood of Christ
... Sanctified by the anointing of the Spirit, he completed ... having willed that thy Son
Jesus Christ should be the ... a church by thy word and Holy Spirit; that thou ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/oration iv the priesthood of.htm

The Coming of a Deliverer
... In AD27, Jesus at His baptism received the anointing of the Holy Spirit and soon ...
But in heaven's council the hour for the coming of Christ had been ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 58 the coming of.htm

Faustus Rejects the Old Testament Because it Leaves no Room for ...
... Lord not divided by His persecutors, the anointing of His ... Jesus Christ grace and
truth; for the spirit is joined ... The law which is holy, and just, and good, is ...
/.../faustus rejects the old testament.htm

On the Feast of the Nativity, iv.
... and the Holy Ghost, and received the anointing of salvation ... the only true God, and
Jesus Christ, whom Thou ... reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, for ever ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/sermon xxiv on the feast.htm