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Though there may be many things one could say in answer, I found none better than contained in the Insight to the Scriptures encyclopaedic reference work published by the Watchtower Society Volume 1, pages 438-439 under the subject heading Christ:

An exceptional use of the title "Christ" is Paul's reference to Moses rather than Jesus, when he writes: "He [Moses] esteemed the reproach of the Christ [Khri·stou´, "Anointed One"] as riches greater than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked intently toward the payment of the reward." (Heb 11:26) Moses was never anointed with any literal oil as were the high priests and kings of Israel. (Ex 30:22-30; Le 8:12; 1Sa 10:1; 16:13) But neither was Jesus nor were his followers, and yet the Scriptures speak of them as having been anointed. (Ac 10:38; 2Co 1:21) In these latter cases their anointing with God's holy spirit served as an appointment by God, or a commission, even though literal anointing oil was not used. So, in a similar sense Moses received a special appointment. Paul, therefore, could say of Moses that he was Jehovah's anointed one, or Christ, the recipient of a commission given to him at the burning bush, which appointment he considered to be greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt.---Ex 3:2--4:17.

My additional comment: Though a Levite, Moses was never a Priest and was therefore never anointed to be or to become a Priest. He was a Mediator and a prophet. Anointing is an appointment to a God-ordained office be that priestly, or royal as were kings. Similarly, Jesus' anointing (becoming a Christ or Messiah) with Holy Spirit was a token of a future appointment in Heaven that a person of flesh and blood could never fulfill. 1 Cor 15:50;

I used to be a Jehovah's Witness for many a decade. Not an associate now for a couple of years because the Bible/manual is not in support of many fundamental Christian doctrines. I rather prefer and agree with the Bible. I have therefore been 'disfellowshipped' and shunned by them for good. However, when something is Scripturally accurate it must prevail whatever its source. Hence the above reference.

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