"From Jesus is the Creator: What a beautiful view of County Sligo!
But not only is the Lord Jesus the Creator, He is the Christ.
By the time Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the people had long held the hope of a coming deliverer to route their enemies. In fact, this expectation of an emancipator began way back in Genesis 3:15 with the promise of the coming seed. This coming one would be a champion of their cause. He would crush the enemy’s head. This anticipated one was their hope. He would overcome all oppressors. Generation after generation added to this expectation as the seers gave prophesy after prophesy concerning Him and His arrival.
This champion would be descended from Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and David. He was to be the anointed one (Psalm 2:2: Daniel 9:26). He would be born of a virgin in Bethlehem (Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2). Indeed, so numerous are the prophesies, types and shadows concerning Him, we can sum up the Old Testament with three words, “Behold He Comes.”
Who is this man Jesus?
He is the Christ!
This is what Peter confessed. The Lord asked, “Who do you say that I the Son of man am?” Peter replied, “Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God.” The woman at the well left her water pot and went back to the town, saying, “Come see a man that has told me everything I have done. Is not this the Christ” (John 4:29)? The apostle John asks in 1 John 2:22; “Who is a liar?” Then he informs us that “he that denies that Jesus is the Christ. The same is both a liar and an antichrist.”
When we confess Jesus as the Christ, we are declaring that He is the anointed one. We are affirming that He is the appointed one, chosen to deliver His people from the penalty and power of sin (Luke 4:18; Matthew 1:21).
As the Christ, Jesus fulfills the role of Prophet, Priest and King. He is the prophet, because He spoke the final word of God to man (John 1:1–18; 14:24; Luke 24:19; Hebrews 1:1-3). He is the priest, because His death atones for our sins and reconciles us to the Father (Hebrews 2:17; 4:14). He is the King because all authority is given unto Him (John 18:36; Ephesians 1:20–23; Revelation 19:16). Who is this man Jesus Christ? He is pictured throughout the Old Testament. Here are but a few of the portraits.
Genesis: The Seed of the Woman Exodus: The Passover Lamb Leviticus: The High Priest Numbers: The Pillar of Cloud and The Pillar of Fire by night Deuteronomy: The Prophet like Moses and the Great Rock Joshua: The Captain of the Lord of Hosts Judges: The Judge and Lawgiver Ruth: The Kinsman Redeemer 1 & 2 Samuel: The Trusted Prophet 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles: The Reigning King Ezra: The Lord of Heaven and Earth Nehemiah: The Rebuilder of the Broken Walls Esther: Mordecai Job: The Daysman Mediator Psalms: The crucified one of Psalm 22 Proverbs & Ecclesiastes: The Wisdom of God The Song of Solomon: The Lover & Bridegroom and the Chief among 10,000 Isaiah: The Suffering Servant, the Mighty God and the Prince of Peace Jeremiah & Lamentations: The LORD our Righteousness and the Weeping Prophet Ezekiel: The Wheel Turning and The Four faced man.
Daniel: The 4th Man in the Fiery Furnace Hosea: The Faithful Husband Joel: The One Who Pours out His Spirit Amos: The Restored Tabernacle of David Obadiah: Deliverance Jonah: The God of a Second Chance Micah: The One who will be ruler in Israel Nahum: The Publisher of Peace Habakkuk: The Minister of God crying out For Revival Zephaniah: The Restorer of God's Lost Heritage Haggai: The Glory of the Latter House Zechariah: The Fountain opened up for Sin and uncleanness Malachi: The Son of Righteousness rising with healing in His wings He is the Christ, the prophesied One. He is the One who conquered death and is alive forevermore. You can trust Him with your soul and be safe.
And that’s the Gospel Truth!