Prophecies Regarding The Messiah Flashcards
1
Q
define Messiah
A
- In Hebrew means anointed one or chosen one
- In Greek it is Christ
2
Q
who was waiting for the messiah?
A
The Jews
- was prophecies about hundreds of years before Jesus was born
3
Q
What did normal Jews believe the messiah would be?
A
A warrior king
- would set them free from Roman control
- And make Israel great again
4
Q
What did the Pharisees the messiah would be?
A
A law abiding rabbi (teacher)
5
Q
Who believes Jesus is the messiah?
A
- Jesus followers at the time
- Christians today
6
Q
As Jesus knew he was the messiah, did he know what being the messiah really meant?
A
Yes
- not being a warrior king to rescue Jews from Romans
- But to rescue people from sin, death and hell
- in order for this to happen he knew he had to be sacrificed on the cross
