Category Archives: Messiah

Isaiah 53, Micah 7 and Isaiah 62

Posted on November 16, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Isaiah 53, Micah 7 and Isaiah 62   Isaiah 53 (52:13 – 53:12) describes the servant of the Lord who shocks the world with his unexpected exaltation. The prophet presents us with the shocked words of the onlookers as they … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Isaiah 53 by Thomas

Posted on November 2, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

For many Christians, Isaiah 53 is the granddaddy of proof texts pointing to Jesus from the Jewish Scriptures. Jews and Christians have been arguing over the identity of the ‘Suffering Servant’ since at least the year 248, when the Christian … Continue reading →

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Supplement to “Hope Faithfulness and Joy”

Posted on May 25, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Supplement to Hope Faithfulness and Joy Dear P. J. Thanks for your thoughtful questions. Your questions encourage us to try to find more light and more clarity in our search for truth. You asked me if Isaiah really predicted that … Continue reading →

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Hope, Faithfulness and Joy

Posted on May 24, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Hope, Faithfulness and Joy The prophets describe the great joy that the Jewish people will experience at the time of the ultimate redemption. Isaiah declared: “And the redeemed of the Lord shall return, they will come to Zion with song, … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 53 Teaches that Jesus is NOT the Messiah

Posted on March 11, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Isaiah 53 Teaches that Jesus is NOT the Messiah Christian missionaries point to the passage Isaiah 52:13 thru 53:12 as the “ultimate proof” for their belief in Jesus. A missionary once admitted to me that when his beliefs are challenged … Continue reading →

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Yearning for the Messiah

Posted on January 30, 2011 by yourphariseefriend

Yearning for the Messiah – Hosea 3:5 Many people are aware of the teaching that belief in the coming of the Messiah is a foundational aspect of Judaism. What is not so well known is that the longing and the … Continue reading →

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Letter to SY about Messiah

Posted on December 21, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

The following essay was sent to a Messianic leader. He suggested that we exchange our respective views about the Messiah that was predicted by the prophets of the Jewish Scriptures. I sent him my point of view, but I never received … Continue reading →

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The Polar Opposite

Posted on September 5, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

The Polar Opposite The Jewish prophets foretold the coming of the Messiah. The Scriptures refer to the Messiah by the name: David (Jeremiah 30:9, Ezekiel 34:23,24, 37:24 and Hosea 3:5). Some understand this to mean that the Messiah will be … Continue reading →

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The Messianic Expectation

Posted on August 31, 2010 by yourphariseefriend

The Messianic Expectation Christianity believes that Jesus was the Messiah predicted by the Jewish prophets. Missionaries claim that Jesus fulfilled hundreds of Messianic prophecies. Many Christians find it difficult to understand why Jews don’t recognize Jesus as the Messiah. What … Continue reading →

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