John 1:32
+ 1:32. MPr: Rambam explains: In the days of King Messiah, when his kingdom is established and all Israel are gathered into it, the descent from all Israel will be confirmed by him through the Holy Spirit which will rest upon him, as it is written, And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver (Mal. 3:3). First he will purify the children of Levi [United with] and will clarify, “this one is of priestly descent, and this one is of Levitical descent.” And he will reject those who are not descended of Israel, as it written, “and the Governor said to them that they should not eat the most holy things till there stood up a priest with 'urim and thummin” (Ezra 2:63). From this you learn that the presumption of descent will be confirmed, and those with established descent will be announced by Ruach haKodesh [Spirit of the Holiness]. And he will establish the descent not merely from Israel but between each tribal descendant. ( Mishne Torah [Second Torah] written by RamBam – Hilchot Melachim, c. 12. sect. 3). (Mal 3:3) + 1:32 (32-33) MP: The Messiah possesses the complete (seven) anointing of the Spirit of God upon him. (Is 11:2a) Special Considerations: Seven is the number of complete fullness. Note: This phrase is repeated in (Rev 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, 5:6). All attributes listed are associated with “the Spirit of God” in Old Covenant working with humans, therefore we can liken this to the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Covenant because of the sameness. + 1:32 (32-33) MP: Messiah will have the Spirit of God upon Him to accomplish His appointed works from God. Consider the purpose of the Spirit in (Is 11:2). (Is 61:1) John [Yah is gracious] testified, saying, “I have seen haRuach [the Spirit, Breath] descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.
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Matthew 3:16+ 3:16 (16-17) MP: Statement and question, what is the name of “Son” of God. Consider in connection with (Ps 2:6-7) God’s King has become God’s son and (Ps 2:12) kiss the son / give reverence to the son lest he be angry and you perish. (See also 1 John 2:22-24). (Prov 30:4c) + 3:16 (16-17) MP: Messiah pleases God. (Is 42:1b) + 3:16 (16-17) MP: Messiah will have the Spirit of God upon Him to accomplish His appointed works from God. Consider the purpose of the Spirit in (Is 11:2). (Is 61:1) Yeshua [Salvation], when he was immersed, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. + 3:16 b MP: Messiah has the Spirit of God upon him. (See also Is 61:1-2). (Is 42:1c) He saw haRuach [the Spirit, Breath] of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.
Luke 3:22and Ruach haKodesh [Spirit, Breath of the Holiness] descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my agapetos ·beloved, esteemed· Son. In you I am well pleased.”
John 5:32It is another who testifies about me. I know that the testimony which he testifies about me is true.
Matthew Henry on John 1:30-37
John's Testimony to Christ. 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. 32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent… Read the whole commentary →