beliefs and teachings: different jewish beliefs about the messiah

Question 1

where did the the term ‘messiah’ come from?

Answer 1

hebrew ‘mashiach’ literally meaning the chosen one

Question 2

how did people knew about the messiah?

Answer 2

as there is no reference in the torah but there are clues appearing in the writings of some of the prophets

Question 3

what did the prophet Isaiah gives a clear overview of what?

Answer 3

of jewish beliefs about the messiah

Question 4

what is the messiah often referred to as?

Answer 4

“messiah ben david”
he will have a superb understanding of jewish law ans follow all 613 mitzvot
great miltary leader who will win batters for israel
charismatic leader inspiring others to follow his example
great judge who makes fair decisions

Question 5

what does it mean that the messiah will be considered to be above all?

Answer 5

he will be a human being, not a god or demi-god or other supernatural being

Question 6

what is the strong belief that humans should do? why?

Answer 6

should focus on the here and now because the world to come is beyond human’s understanding

Question 7

what is a goal or an ideal to strive for?

Answer 7

messianic age

Question 8

what are the sources of authority relating to the messiah? (4)

Answer 8

“a child has been born for us”
“his names will be a wonderful advisor and mighty god, eternal father and prince of peace”
“”will rule david’s kingdom and make it grow strong”
“will always rule with honesty and justice”

Question 9

what do orthodox jews believe for every generation?

Answer 9

that there is a descendent of king david who has the potential to be the messiah

Question 10

what do orthodox jews believe that the person will be directed by?

Answer 10

directed by god to rule over all humanity with kindness and justice

Question 11

what do orthodox jews believe that the person will follow?

Answer 11

follow and uphold the jewish written law, torah and will be the ultimate teacher of it

Question 12

what do orthodox jews believe that the person will rebuild?

Answer 12

the temple that was destroyed in 70AD and bring jews back to the land of israel

Question 13

what do reform jews believe about the messiah?

Answer 13

believe that instead of believing in a single, male descendant of king david who will be the messiah, urges people to be more active in bringing time of peace on earth through our actions

Question 14

what do reform jews believe that jews have?

Answer 14

have the power to bring peace on earth through their actions and how they react to others

Question 15

what is reform jews views about the messiah?

Answer 15

have the view that we should act the way we hope a messiah would act

Question 16

what do reform jews focus more on?

Answer 16

focus more on the ideal or goal of the messianic age by keeping the commandments and doing what gods wants