Jesus’ References to Old Testament Scriptures - Jews for Jesus
May 16, 2017 · Jesus quoted from Zechariah 13:7 describing a messianic figure who is taken for a false prophet: Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’” (Matthew 26:31, Mark 14:27) Jesus the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53
What Did Jesus Say About Antisemitism? - Jews for Jesus
Sep 12, 2023 · 1. Jesus reaffirmed that God is Avinu Malkeinu, “Our Father, Our King.”2. The gospels record that Jesus referred to God as Father over 165 times—sometimes calling God Israel’s Father, sometimes his own Father, sometimes both. In this way, he identifies not only with God, but with the Jewish people.
What are some passages in the Hebrew Bible that talk ... - Jews for …
Jun 30, 2011 · The (Jewish) writers of the New Testament asserted that the Old Testament spoke of a coming Messiah and quoted from it extensively to prove their point. Even Jesus himself – whom many Jewish people will declare to be a good rabbi and teacher – said to those who sat under his teaching, How foolish you […]
Bar and Bat Mitzvah - Jews for Jesus
The bar/bat mitzvah is not found in the Bible. Bar mitzvah is of medieval origin, though the term itself is found in the Talmud, while bat mitzvah did not exist until the 20th century. One significant age in the Bible is twenty years old, which qualified Israelite males for military service:
What Did Jesus Say About Our Priorities? - Jews for Jesus
Oct 8, 2024 · *Mark, John, Matthew, and Luke are the names of the New Testament books that tell about the life and teachings of Jesus. They are also referred to as the Gospel of Mark, the Gospel of John, etc. Parenthetical references following quotes from or narratives about Jesus are citing verses from those books.
God’s Plan for Jews and Gentiles - Jews for Jesus
Jun 1, 1998 · Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. (Philippians 2:9-11) Prophets Passage 1. Old Testament promise or principle of blessing to the non-Jew. Gentiles, goyim, will come to thy light. (Isaiah 60:3) New Testament Fulfillment or application. Simeon recognized Jesus as the light who would lighten the Gentiles. (Luke 2:29 ...
What Proof Do You Have That Jesus is the Messiah?
Feb 8, 2018 · Jesus’ life stands in sharp contrast to those of the false messiahs. Jesus’ life stands in sharp contrast to those of the false messiahs, and it is a positive demonstration of what we would expect the Messiah to do. Jesus worked many miracles of healing, bringing wholeness into people’s lives, forgiving sin and restoring relationships.
Faith after the Holocaust - Jews for Jesus
Apr 24, 2018 · In Jesus’ name. Jesus called upon all he met, from every walk of life, to face their flawed nature and corrupt inclinations and repent of pride, prejudice and every other evil that can bear the fruit of violence. It is horrendous that of all names, his has been used to accomplish the exact opposite of everything he instructed.
What Did Jesus Say About Fasting? - Jews for Jesus
Jul 30, 2024 · It was this group that came up to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus’ disciples weren’t fasting like other Jews generally did. Based on the quotes we looked at above, it’s clear that Jesus did expect his followers to fast at various times, just not to make a show of it. Here, though, Jesus’ followers didn’t do the twice-a-week fast that ...
The Messiah Would Be a Descendant of David - Jews for Jesus
Jan 1, 2018 · The New Testament presents Jesus as the fulfillment of this requirement for the Messiah, that he be descended from King David. And so we have verses such as: The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. (Matthew 1:1) He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.