But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know ALL things……
But the ANOINTING which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same ANOINTING TEACHES you concerning ALL things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.
1 John 2:20,27
Discussion Questions:
- How do you perceive the spiritual act of being “anointed” in light of its biblical definition and purpose? What fundamental distinctions exist between this divine commissioning and secular appointments to authority? What tangible significance does this sacred anointing hold for believers today? How should it influence our daily walk with God?（1 John 2:20,27; 1 Samuel 16:1;Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 10:27)
- How can we learn to rely on God’s anointing—not just our own abilities—when making decisions or leading others? Where in your work do you need to trust that the Holy Spirit is teaching and leading you, rather than leaning on your own understanding? Are we stepping into the good works God prepared for us, or are we striving in our own effort? (1 Samuel 16:13; 1 John 2:27b; Ephesians 2:10)
- How can we create space in our busy work schedules to better recognize and respond to the Holy Spirit’s leading? In the context of current affairs, do you believe all those in positions of authority have necessarily received God’s anointing? How should we biblically discern this? (1 John 2:27a)
Sermon Summary:
This week’s sermon focused on the anointing at work in our calling, emphasizing its significance and operation in the lives of believers in the workplace and marketplace. In the Old Testament, anointing with oil was a sacred ritual for God’s servants and kings before they undertook divine assignments. Though we no longer observe this physical practice in the New Covenant era, through the precious blood of Jesus Christ, we have been made complete and entrusted with spiritual anointing and divine calling.As Christians, we no longer rely on our own strength, wisdom, or strategies to pursue the life we desire. Instead, we continually choose to submit to Christ’s will, seeking His guidance until we fully discern the unique calling and anointing God has placed upon each of us. When we wholeheartedly embrace this calling, the power of the anointing becomes increasingly evident, enabling us to walk in divine authority and supernatural effectiveness in our respective spheres of influence. This anointing not only equips us for God’s purposes but also empowers us to be transformative witnesses in the marketplace, demonstrating the wisdom and power of His Kingdom in this generation.