Nature And Role Of The Messiah Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Define messiah
A
They are still waiting for their Messiah meaning ‘anointed’ or ‘chosen one’
2
Q
Give two beliefs about the nature of the Messiah
A
- bring world peace and destroy all weapons
- resurrect and judge the dead
3
Q
Give two beliefs about the role of the Messiah
A
A leader sent by God who is just and will be a descendant of king David
4
Q
“They will beat their swords into …… “
A
They will beat their swords into ploughshares
5
Q
Give one way belief in the Messiah influences Jews today
A
Orthodox Jews are influenced to pray for Messiah to arrive and make the world good again
