The Anointed One

This lesson explores how Daniel 9:25 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Daniel 9:25

Know and understand this: From the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven 'sevens,' and sixty-two 'sevens.'

New Testament

John 1:41

The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ).

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J. Barton Payne

Payne #44 — Dan 9:24–26

Seventy sevens and the Anointed One; Payne provides detailed chronological argument for first-century arrival

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Daniel received one of the most precise prophecies in Scripture: a timeline pointing to the arrival of the Anointed One. When Andrew found his brother Simon Peter, his words carried centuries of anticipation: 'We have found the Messiah.' The long-awaited Anointed One of Daniel's vision had come, and people recognized it.

Reflection

Jesus, teach me to trust who You are, not just what I feel. Let Daniel 9:25 and John 1:41 deepen my confidence in Your name.