Messianic Audio Teachings Reason 3: Rabbi of All Israel
Nov 13, 2025
The discussion dives into the misconception that Jews solely sought a warrior Messiah, revealing the expectation of a Torah-teaching king. It highlights Yeshua's role as a rabbi, emphasizing his teachings on the Torah and inner repentance. The host explores how Yeshua's ideas resonate with rabbinic literature, showing his influence on modern Jewish thought. Various parallels between Yeshua’s messages and rabbinical teachings illustrate his lasting impact, while Maimonides' views reinforce the image of Yeshua as a Torah scholar leading Israel back to repentance.
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Tolstoy’s Rabbinic Reading Of Matthew
- Leo Tolstoy recounted reading Matthew in Hebrew with a rabbi who pointed out parallels to Scripture and Talmud.
- The rabbi asked whether Christians obey "resist not evil," highlighting real-world failure during pogroms.
Rabbinic Literature Illuminates The Gospels
- Jewish rabbinic literature contains many parallels and interpretive clues to the Gospels.
- Reading the Gospels alongside the sages often clarifies otherwise opaque teachings of Yeshua.
Messiah As Teacher And Judge
- The Messiah in Jewish expectation is primarily a teacher and lawgiver, not merely a military leader.
- Prophetic texts depict him as a righteous judge who uses words as his chief weapon.
