Keep on truckin

At the last inquirer's class, we talked about the Son section of the Nicene Creed. This was very interesting. After discussing the importance of the word Lord, we looked at the three types of anointed people in the Old Testament: Kings, Priests and Prophets.

We looked at the symbolism of pouring oil over the head. It is interesting to know how important oil was to our ancestors. It was such a symbol of life, since it had so many varied uses. The anointing was a symbol of God's grace and richness being poured out on an individual.

• Kings
Before exodus, Jews were ruled by Judges. God was their King.
Jews start noticing that all the other cultures have an earthly king. They wanted to be like them.
Samuel warns them that they will be sorry for it.
Saul was the first king of Israel. Samuel enthrones him by taking a vile of olive oil and pours it on Saul’s head. After this, there is a promise that a greater kingship was coming.
• Priests
Function to be a type of mediator between God and people. They gave offerings and sacrifices. It was a relationship of life and death between God and man.
The priest’s ability to reconcile between God and man was limited in the extent and the duration.
Foreshadows the perfect priest. The one who will offer the perfect sacrifice once and for all
• Prophets
Anointed by the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. That way they could say, “Thus saith the Lord.”
Not necessarily foretelling, but rather more often it was forthtelling: telling God’s will.
They were full of truth, yet they were limited. It was partial revelation.
When Messiah comes, all people will be taught by God. This is the perfect Messiah. John 8:28

Well, we'll see what this week holds.

Lord have mercy