Christ

“And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ.”
Matthew 23:10 (NKJV)

WHAT IT MEANS…

Christ is our English translation from the Greek word Christos meaning Anointed One. It is found over 560 times in the New Testament and is used as an epithet (descriptive destination) in conjunction with Jesus.

The Hebrew word used in the Old Testament for the coming Anointed One is Meshiach or Mashiyach.  

Jesus was the promised Messiah of the Old Testament, fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. He came as the Anointed Prophet, Priest and King, fulfilling every need we have to be accepted by God and to live out the victorious and abundant Christian life.

HOW IT APPLIES TO OUR LIVES…

Have you noticed that some introductions have the power to change everything?

“Let me connect you with an agent friend of mine,” she said with a smile. “She can help.” 

Have you ever had someone you knew connect you with someone they wanted you to meet? 

That’s how I got my agent. Jessica connected me with Blythe and Blythe connected me with Kim and The Making of a Mom was published within a year.

Jesus came as the Christ – the One who fulfilled the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King. He came to reveal the Father to us – to connect us with God. As the Christ, Jesus not only introduces us to the Heavenly Father, He also intercedes for us, leads us in the way we should live, and anoints us when we receive Christ to become all God created us to be.

I’m thankful Jessica introduced me to Blythe. It changed my life dramatically.

But beyond any introduction I’ve ever had was the day when Christ introduced me to my Heavenly Father. That did much more than change a specific area of my life. It changed my heart, my life, and my eternal destiny.

Aren’t you thankful Christ has connected you with our Heavenly Father?

HOW WE CAN PAUSE TO WORSHIP HIM TODAY…

• Praise Him for who He is the Christ. The Anointed One who was sent to be everything you need Him to be and fulfill every requirement of the law in order for you and I to be accepted by God.
• Thank Him for being the Christ and call upon Him to be the Christ of your life. It’s who He is and who He wants to be for you.
• Confess and repent of any disobedience to or disregard of Jesus, the Christ.
• And just take a few minutes to listen to this beautiful song. Allow yourself to bask in the beauty of knowing the Christ and worship Him for who He is.

HOW WE CAN FIND OUT MORE

1. Read this article at DecisionMagazine.com for more details about the name Christ and how significant it is to each of us.
2. Look up all the passages where the name Christ is mentioned at blueletterbible.org.

SUGGESTIONS TO HELP DIVE DEEPER: 

• • Create a “Knowing God More” Journal. Write out what you learn & how God speaks to you.
  • Write each name on a 3 X 5 and meditate on them throughout the day.
  • Contemplate the significance of the name or title in context.
  • How does that name or title relate to you?
  • How can you honor Him more as ______________?
  • In what areas have you seen Him be ______________ in your life?
  • How can you pray to Him by this specific name or title?
  • How can you pray His specific names or titles over your husband, your children or those you know and love?
  • Use a Bible Dictionary and Commentaries to help deepen your level of understanding. 

What did you know about the Christ before today? How has this helped you know Him more? 

Thanks for joining me in this journey to know Him more!!! Please be sure to share any comments or questions you might have! 

Eternally His,

Steph

Phil 3:7-14

Matthew 22:42, “Anointed One” “Messiah”

Matthew 22:42, “Anointed One” “Messiah”