| John tells those around him that Jesus is lamb of God, expected messiah, and the Son of God. |
| Simeon firmly believed a messiah would rise out of the desert, rescue a chosen people and restore peace to the Promised Land. |
| The partisan crowd was waiting silently in anticipation as religious zealots would for a messiah. |
| Over one hundred and fifty prophecies exist concerning the coming of a messiah and saviour. |
| The Holy Spirit came upon him at his baptism, consecrating him as the messiah. |
| They will acknowledge Jesus as messiah if just the right omens suggest that he is. |
