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What was the Jewish expectation of the Messiah?

      

What was the Jewish expectation of the Messiah?

  

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1. Political leader who will overthrow their enemies

2. Will rule Jerusalem and receive homage from other nations

3. Will make Jerusalem a political centre

4. Will be preceded by cosmic signs

5. Would be a descendant of David

6. Would come after the return of Elijah

7. Would not associate with sinners, gentiles and the poor

8. Would uphold Judaism

9. Will perform miracles

10. The messianic kingdom would be accomplishment through God's judgement on Israel's enemies

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State the expectations of the Jews about the Messiah.

- The Messiah was to come out of the house of David
- The messiah was to liberate the Jews from the rule of the Romans
- The messiah was to restore the kingdom of God
- The Messiah was to do great things for Israel
- The Messiah was to be a perfect King
- The Messiah was to establish ultimate peace and joy
- The Messiah was to lead them into a time of great National power and prosperity
johnmulu answered the question on January 20, 2017 at 11:01


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