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1
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What does the word Messiah mean?

A

Anointed one

2
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Where was the word Messiah originally used?

A

In the Tenakh to refer to the Kings of Israel

3
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Who was the first King of Israel

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Saul, who lived around the eleventh century BCE

The prophet Samuel anointed him before being made King ti show that he was chosen by God

4
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Who is the Messiah expected to be today?

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The future King of Israel a descendant of Saul’s successor King David. This Messiah will rule the Jews during the Messianic age.

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What do Orthodox Jews believe about the Messiah?

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The believe that in every generation there is a descendent of King David who has the potential to be the Messiah.
If the Jews are worthy of redemption this person will be directed by God to become the redeemer.

6
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Why don’t Jews believe Jesus was the messiah?

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He didn’t teach Torah law or establish the messianic age

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What do reform Jews believe about the Messiah?

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They reject the idea instead believing everyone should work together to establish the messianic age.