The Messiah

Question 1

What does Messiah mean?

Answer 1

“annointed one” or “chosen one”

Question 2

What qualities will the Messiah have?

Answer 2

Polital leader, Great Military Leader, Super understanding of Jewish law and follows all 613 mitzvot, a human being with no supernatual powers and a great judge. He will be a peaceful ruler and introduce a time of peace that will last forever. He will also sit on a throne in Jerusalem.

Question 3

What do Orthodox Jews believe about the Messiah?

Answer 3

> In every generation there is a descendent of King David who has potential to become to be Messiah.
He will be the ultimate teacher of law.
He will rebuild the Temple and bring Jews back to Israel.

Question 4

What do Reform Jews believe about the Messiah?

Answer 4

> We should act how we think the Messiah would act.
Everyone as a community will bring the Messianic Age.
They will bring about the Age by keeping to the commandments and doing what God wants.

Question 5

Source of wisdom for the Messiah.

Answer 5

“His power will never end; peace will last forever”