There are many reasons that we Christians follow a Jewish Messiah, but the most important is that the Jewish Bible TaNaK (Torah, Torah (תּוֹרָה) – Law-Moses 5 books Nevi'im (נְבִיאִים) - The Nevi'im, or Prophets, Ketuvim (כְּתוּבִים) - The Ketuvim, or Writings)[1], spoke about him prophesized that he would come, first as a suffering servant and second as king of kings to rule. Yeshua had to first come as a sacrifice, the lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the word, the Bible is clear that there can be no salvation without the sheading of blood as it points out in Hebrews 9.11-27 and Lev. (see YOM KIPUR)
These terms are the words of the Jewish bible for 500 plus years. Since 3rd century BC the synagogues around the world preached in Greek, this lasted till around the 2nd century AD. And the practice of the Jews using this Kione Greek, switched because the Christians also read and preached from the same book, and the Jews didn’t like it, so they switched to Rabbinic Judaism! Christian used the Greek terms because it was the language of the Jews, and Rabbi’s and had been for hundreds of years, the New Testament church preached predominantly in Greek, but also Rabbi (apostle) Paul , spoke in Aramaic and Latin (he was imprisoned in Rome).
Rabbinic Judaism refers to the form of Judaism that evolved after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE and is based on the teachings and traditions of the rabbis, Jewish religious leaders and scholars.
[2] G5547 Χριστός christos Christ, G2424 Ἰησοῦς iēsous Jesus, (Joshua), Jesus (Justus), from Hebrew H3091 יְהוֹשׁוּעַ yᵊhôšûaʿ Joshua, Messiah, from Hebrew H4899 מָשִׁיחַ māšîaḥ anointed, Messiah In Greek it is "Χριστός" (Christos) Anointed.
Most Jews are unaware of the prophesies in the TaNaK that speak about Jesus, the reasons for this can be manyfold, but probably the biggest reason is due to Rabbinic, traditions that stem form the time of his crucifixion until now and they include one of the biggest cover ups in human history. Flowing are some of the scripture that talk about him with their fulfillment in the Brit Chadashah (new testament / new covenant[1]) most are considered Messianic prophesies, i.e. the “anointed one” MeSHoak to soak. Jesus was the chosen one, the High Priest of Israel. In fact there are estimated to be over 300 scriptures and prophesies about him that were fulfilled by his first coming, here are just a few that are mostly not covered by Rabbi’s.
Prophecies of Jesus, he did not come to abolish the law or the prophets but to fulfill them, in fact he said not one jot (Yod) or tittle (smallest item)[2] of the law will be done away with until everything is complete. And Jeremiah predicted what will happen after this fulfilment (see following scripture3).
[1] Brit Chadashah Blessings - Thanking God for the New Covenant Scriptures - Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah. I will put my law in their hearts, circumcise your hearts (Deu 10:16, Deu 30:6, Jer 4:4) - Jer 31:31.
[2] Matt 8.23 Yod was Iota= י. Tittle was a also a small tiny aspect of writing G2762 κεραία keraía, ker-ah'-yah; little horn, or smallest mark
Old Testament Prophecies About Jesus as Messiah and Their New Testament Fulfillment
No. |
Prophecy Description |
Old Testament Scripture |
New Testament Fulfillment |
1 |
Born of a woman |
Genesis 3:15 |
Matthew 1:20; Galatians 4:4 |
2 |
Born in Bethlehem |
Micah 5:2 |
Matthew 2:1; Luke 2:4-6 |
3 |
Born of a virgin |
Isaiah 7:14 |
Matthew 1:22-23; Luke 1:26-31 |
4 |
From the line of Abraham |
Genesis 12:3; 22:18 |
Matthew 1:1; Romans 9:5 |
5 |
Descendant of Isaac |
Genesis 17:19; 21:12 |
Luke 3:34 |
6 |
Descendant of Jacob |
Numbers 24:17 |
Matthew 1:2 |
7 |
From the tribe of Judah |
Genesis 49:10 |
Luke 3:33; Hebrews 7:14 |
8 |
Heir to King David's throne |
2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 9:7 |
Luke 1:32-33; Romans 1:3 |
9 |
Eternal throne |
Psalm 45:6-7; Daniel 2:44 |
Luke 1:33; Hebrews 1:8-12 |
10 |
Called Immanuel |
Isaiah 7:14 |
Matthew 1:23 |
11 |
Time in Egypt |
Hosea 11:1 |
Matthew 2:14-15 |
12 |
Massacre of children at birthplace |
Jeremiah 31:15 |
Matthew 2:16-18 |
13 |
Preceded by a messenger |
Isaiah 40:3-5 |
Luke 3:3-6 |
14 |
Forerunner to Messiah |
Malachi 3:1 |
Matthew 11:10 |
15 |
Rejected by own people |
Psalm 69:8; Isaiah 53:3 |
John 1:11; 7:5 |
16 |
A prophet |
Deuteronomy 18:15 |
Acts 3:20-22 |
17 |
Preceded by Elijah |
Malachi 4:5-6 |
Matthew 11:13-14 |
18 |
Declared Son of God |
Psalm 2:7 |
Matthew 3:16-17 |
19 |
Called a Nazarene |
Isaiah 11:1 |
Matthew 2:23 |
20 |
Brings light to Galilee |
Isaiah 9:1-2 |
Matthew 4:13-16 |
21 |
Speaks in parables |
Psalm 78:2-4; Isaiah 6:9-10 |
Matthew 13:10-15, 34-35 |
22 |
Heals the brokenhearted |
Isaiah 61:1-2 |
Luke 4:18-19 |
23 |
Priest after Melchizedek |
Psalm 110:4 |
Hebrews 5:5-6 |
24 |
Called King |
Psalm 2:6; Zechariah 9:9 |
Matthew 27:37; Mark 11:7-11 |
25 |
Enters Jerusalem on a donkey |
Zechariah 9:9 |
Matthew 21:4-5 |
26 |
Praised by children |
Psalm 8:2 |
Matthew 21:16 |
27 |
Betrayed |
Psalm 41:9; Zechariah 11:12-13 |
Luke 22:47-48; Matthew 26:14-16 |
28 |
Betrayal money buys potter's field |
Zechariah 11:12-13 |
Matthew 27:9-10 |
29 |
Falsely accused |
Psalm 35:11 |
Mark 14:57-58 |
30 |
Silent before accusers |
Isaiah 53:7 |
Mark 15:4-5 |
31 |
Spat upon and struck |
Isaiah 50:6 |
Matthew 26:67 |
32 |
Hated without cause |
Psalm 35:19; 69:4 |
John 15:24-25 |
33 |
Crucified with criminals |
Isaiah 53:12 |
Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:27-28 |
34 |
Given vinegar to drink |
Psalm 69:21 |
Matthew 27:34; John 19:28-30 |
35 |
Hands and feet pierced |
Psalm 22:16; Zechariah 12:10 |
John 20:25-27 |
36 |
Mocked and ridiculed |
Psalm 22:7-8 |
Luke 23:35 |
37 |
Garments gambled away |
Psalm 22:18 |
Luke 23:34; Matthew 27:35-36 |
38 |
Bones not broken |
Exodus 12:46; Psalm 34:20 |
John 19:33-36 |
39 |
Forsaken by God |
Psalm 22:1 |
Matthew 27:46 |
40 |
Prays for enemies |
Psalm 109:4 |
Luke 23:34 |
41 |
Side pierced |
Zechariah 12:10 |
John 19:34 |
42 |
Buried with the rich |
Isaiah 53:9 |
Matthew 27:57-60 |
43 |
Resurrects from dead |
Psalm 16:10; 49:15 |
Matthew 28:2-7; Acts 2:22-32 |
44 |
Ascends to heaven |
Psalm 24:7-10 |
Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51 |
45 |
Seated at God's right hand |
Psalm 68:18; 110:1 |
Mark 16:19; Matthew 22:44 |
46 |
Sacrifice for sin |
Isaiah 53:5-12 |
Romans 5:6-8 |
47 |
Second coming |
Daniel 7:13-14 |
Revelation 19 |
Most Jews are very unaware of the massive, fulfillment that Yeshua performed the first time he came. On his second coming he will come as the king of kings and lord of lord, and destroy his enemies by the breath of his nostrils (Exo 15.8).
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