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Messianic Prophecies

THE PROPOSITION:

"It's obvious from the 'Old Testament' prophecies that Je'sus is the Christ-Messiah! So why don't the Jewish people see them? Isn't it because they've stumbled over the 'stumbling block' and are thus spiritually veiled so as to be blind to the obviousness of the prophecies?"

THE REPLY (in short):

The issue of prophecies isn't so critical as to why Jews can not accept Christianity. We certainly do believe that the Almighty will send the Messiah. We certainly believe that there are prophecies which speak of the Messiah. So what's the problem? Deuteronomy 13 expresses that signs and wonders are meaningless if a prophet comes along and teaches contrary to the Law of Moses. Someone could fulfill practically ALL the signs in the Bible concerning the Messiah, but if he also additionally fulfills Deuteronomy 13 by teaching contrary to the Law of Moses, then his fulfillment of all the other prophecies is meaningless; -- such a false prophet is simply a test for the LORD's People to pass. When the Messiah comes and fulfills the prophecies concerning him, INCLUDING upholding the Law of Moses (this includes upholding the authority of the Great Court), then we will know for sure that he is the one. All the detailed explanations of how some prophecies are misunderstood and/or mistranslated aren't truly needed if one understands what I've stated here. But in any case, I plan to add explanations as people ask the questions. May He Who sustains us with His boundless compassions open our eyes to the wonders of His Guidance - Torah (Psalm 119:18), and purify our hearts from all deceptions (Jeremiah 17:9). Exalted is He above the most lofty of conceptions (Nehemiah 9:5).

Concerning the Jewish people stumbling over 'the stumbling block,' it is written in the Christian writings:

1 Corinthians 1:23 "And we proclaim Christ crucified, to Jews this is a stumbling block and to nations it is foolishness.."

The writings which BOTH Jews and Christians consider authoritative state:

Psalm 119: 165 "They that love Your Torah have abundant peace, and nothing is a stumbling block to them."

Is there another people other than the Jews who are so in love with the Torah (The Law of Moses, G-d's Instruction)? Ever been to a Yeshiva? Only they that stumble over (transgress) the Torah, stumble over the 'stumbling block.'

Is Psalm 119:165 a lie?

Concerning the 'veil' which supposedly blinds the Jewish people from seeing 'Christ,' it is written in the Christian texts:

2 Corinthians 3:14 "But their minds were blinded. For unto this day the same veil remains unlifted during the reading of the old covenant, because the veil is taken away in Christ. 15 And even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. 16 Even so, when one turns to the L-rd, the veil is taken away."

The writings which BOTH Jews and Christians consider authoritative state:

Isaiah 25:6 "The L-RD of armies will prepare a lavish banquet for all nations on this mountain; A banquet of old wine, choice pieces with marrow, and refined, aged wine. 7 And on this mountain He will swallow up the covering which covers all the peoplehoods, even the veil which is stretched over all the nations. 8 He will swallow up death for all time, and the L-rd G-D will wipe away tears from all faces, and He will remove the reproach of His People from all the earth; For the L-RD has spoken."

So, if there is a veil over His People Israel, one must also not ignore that Isaiah writes that there is a veil over the nations, until the time when death is swallowed up and His People's reproach is removed from the earth. Has His People's reproach already been moved? If yes, then why would I be writing this? Therefore, if a Bible Believing Christian wants to believe the Jews are spiritually blinded with a veil, they must also recognize that the Bible says the same concerning the nations as a whole. Now it must be pointed out that the 2 largest religions in the world are Christianity and Islam. Despite the fact that people generally consider these to be two separate religions, there is a belief that they share in common that Jews do not share. Although most do not know it, Muslims (members of Islam) also believe Jesus [Isa] is Christ [Meesahh]. This is true, regardless of their disagreement on what it means that Jesus is Christ. With this in mind, take note, then, that the belief that Jesus is Christ (and 'freed' the Jews from the Law of Moses) is the most wide-spread belief that is not shared by Jews. This belief, therefore, represents a belief of the nations as a whole in contrast to the Jewish people... His People's reproach is not yet removed, and neither yet has the other veil that so greatly divides us. Now re-read Isaiah 25:6-8.

When the blindness is healed then so also will the wounds between us be healed. So, whether it's the Jews who are blinded or others... keep in mind that it is a blindness. Therefore be patient and understanding toward the blind, whoever the blind is. What kind of person would go against a blind person for stumbling over a stone which the blind person could not help to not see?

2 Corinthians 3:16 says that when one turns to the L-rd the veil is taken away. So... what's the problem? Many many Jews have turned to the Almighty. We cry out to Him with humbled hearts and with sincerity every day. Why are our hearts still 'veiled?' Is 2 Corinthians 3:16 a lie, or is it referring to some lord other than the Almighty L-RD Jews serve and love? Either way there is a REAL problem.

By the way, Islam teaches that the spiritual eyes of Jews and Christians are both veiled over.

Therefore the people of Israel, the Jews, continued to look forward to the day when "The eyes of those who can see will no longer be blinded, and the ears of those who hear will listen." - Isaiah 32:3

Until then, Jews continue to turn to the L-RD, asking Him "Open my eyes, that I may perceive wonders from Your Torah (Law of Moses)." - Psalm 119:18





Check out a translation of the book "Faith Stengthened" written by Isaac Ben Abraham of Troki, a Karaite Jew (1533-1594 CE). This book covers according to topic many reasons why even non-Pharisee Jews historically don't accept Christianity. Karaite Jews are Jews who do not accept the Talmud / Oral Law as binding. Karaite Jews only accept the Tanakh [the 'Old Testament'] as absolutely binding and authoritive. Although I myself accept the Oral Law, both I and all other Jews historically consider the Karaite Jews to be Jews both historically and according to traditional Jewish law. You can also browse the book according to the prophetic Bible verses mentioned therein. Deuteronomy 18 (The Coming Prophet) Reply: here Isaiah 53 (Suffering Servant) Replies: 1; 2; Zechariah 12:10 (The LORD 'pierced') Replies: 1; 2; Isaiah 7:14 (Virgin Birth / Immanuel) Replies: 1; 2; Isaiah 9:6 (Mighty-'G-d,' Everlasting-Father) Replies: 1; 2;