The anointing of Jesus by the Holy Spirit was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy that identified and commissioned Him in His role as the Messiah. A title can be a name that clearly communicates purpose. We know what a teacher, doctor, salesman, or president are called to do. For the Messiah, it’s as if the Old Testament prophecies were a job description for the Savior of the world. It is a role Jesus accepted in eternity past and His baptism is the moment where His work began.