Jews & Jesus
Jews generally do not view Jesus as the Messiah, a prophet, or God incarnate, as he did not fulfill the Jewish messianic prophecies such as bringing world peace or gathering the diaspora to Israel. Traditionally, Jesus is seen as a heretic who led people to idolatry, though some modern Jews view him as a wise rabbi or an ethical teacher. Jews do not believe that Jesus was resurrected, as the Hebrew Bible does not indicate that the Messiah would be resurrected or have a "second coming". The crucifixion is seen as a Roman punishment, and Jews do not believe that any crucifixion is justified. Some Jews acknowledge that Jesus may have performed miracles, but they do not consider this a sign of the Messiah, as false prophets could also perform miracles. The idea that Jews as a people killed Jesus is considered misleading, as the Bible does not teach that the Jews as a people were responsible for his death, but rather specific Jewish leaders and the crowd in Jerusalem at the time. Jews generally do not think about Jesus much, considering him a non-entity or a failed messiah.
Messianic Jews
The concept of Messianic Jews dates back to the time of Jesus, with His first followers being Jewish. Nicodemus, from the Gospels, would have been considered a Messianic Jew. The first Messianic Jewish community was led by four Jewish men. These individuals were dedicated to the Jewish faith and continued to observe Jewish traditions while following Jesus. The early church, which was founded in Jerusalem, was composed entirely of Jewish believers who maintained their Jewish identity while embracing Jesus as their Messiah.
Until next time walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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