"Whom the Son Sets Free is Free Indeed"
Holy Spirit Anointing
To anoint someone means to set them apart, to approve and equip them for a spiritual task. The Holy Spirit uses his activity to set Jesus Christ aside for his ministry of preaching, healing, and deliverance. Christians are set apart by the Holy Spirit for ministry in Christ’s name.
The application of oil was associated with times of rejoicing and celebration. It also possessed a deeper significance, including that of being singled out by God for special favour or responsibilities.
God’s people in the OT 1Ch 16:22 Ps 105:15
Authority of Jesus Christ
The right of Jesus Christ to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment, and promising eternal life to those who believe in him.
Jesus Christ’s authority emphasizes his divine status
Jn 8:28
FEAR– Anxiety or discomfort brought on by concern about a threat to one’s future. Throughout the Bible, there are several examples of fearful situations. However, it proclaims that only God is to be feared and that human fear might be an opportunity to grow in faith in him.
A reverent fear of God commended
Pr 1:7 Also see Deut 6:13; 31:12-13; Jos 4:24; 24:14; 1Sa 12:24; Ps 2:11; 34:7-9; Pr 15:33; Ecc 12:13; Isa 33:6; Rev 14:7
Despair, discouragement, and sadness, are typically accompanied by feelings of personal impotence and a loss of interest in and excitement for life. Many biblical figures exhibit this type of behavior, which might stem from a variety of sources.
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Isa 61:3
In the New Testament, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a key theme. It confirms Jesus Christ’s divinity, seals God’s approval on his words and deeds during his mission, and prepares Christians for the coming resurrection.