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Yeshua, Israel, and the Mystery of the Messiah: A Christian Reflection on Romans 9–11

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✨ Why Judaism and Christianity See the Messiah Differently A Guide for Readers Seeking Understanding, Not Argument When Christians talk about Jesus as the Messiah, we usually begin with fulfilled prophecies, the lineage of David, and the spiritual mission of salvation. But Judaism approaches the Messiah from a very different angle — one shaped by centuries of interpretation, legal tradition, and lived experience. Understanding these differences doesn’t weaken Christian faith; it simply helps us see how another ancient faith reads the same Scriptures through a different lens. Below are the four major reasons Judaism does not accept Jesus as the Messiah. 🕊️ 1. Judaism Expects a World‑Transforming Messiah In Jewish thought, the Messiah’s arrival is marked by visible, global change , not spiritual fulfillment alone. Classical Jewish sources describe a world where: War ends All nations acknowledge the God of Israel The Temple is rebuilt The...

Easter -- Passover -- Ramadan ---Yeshua Jesus Is the Messiah

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A reflection on Jesus’ perfect obedience, the meaning of LOVE in God’s law, and how the holy books reveal the unity of God’s nature. From what I understand about Muslims, they believe that Yeshua Jesus is just a prophet. The Jews don't accept Yeshua Jesus as the Messiah. Both don't believe that Jesus is who he says he is because they think he disobeyed God's laws. Was Jesus disobedient? NO, on the contrary; he was perfectly obedient. He obeyed all God's laws. Isn't LOVE most important? All the laws are summed up in this one decree: "LOVE your neighbor as yourself." Romans 13:8–10 (NIV) Love Fulfills the Law 8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one comm...