Prophecy regarding the Messiah

Question 1

What is a Messiah?

Answer 1

The anointed or chosen one

Question 2

What was King David’s rule over Israel seen as?

Answer 2

It came to be seen as the ‘golden age’ in Jewish history.

He was promised that one of his offspring would rule for ever and establish God’s kingdom for ever.

Question 3

Background info for King David

Answer 3

Born in Bethlehem
He was anointed as king by Samuel and ruled over Israel for about 40 years.
He established Jerusalem as capital.

Question 4

What is the Messianic secret?

Answer 4

• A theme of biblical criticism by Wilhem Wrede
• It involves Wrede’s explanation for Jesus wanting to hide his identity from his enemies by commanding his disciples to keep silent.

Question 5

What evidence is there for the Messianic secret?

Answer 5

• Jesus silences the demons who knew him
• Jesus tells people who are healed not to tell anyone about him.
• Jesus’ own disciples don’t understand who he is.