“Blessed are you L-rd our G-d . . . who brings a redeemer to their children’s children . . . ”

This daily Jewish prayer cited above identifies the Messiah as a redeemer promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

That immediately raises a question: from what does the Messiah redeem?

In traditional Judaism the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah is often the first “go-to source” for an answer on this question.

The Rambam definitely has important things to say about the Messiah. He describes the Messiah foremost as the person who will bring the exile of Israel to an end. And the RaMBaM is right about that.

However, in the light of clear teaching from the Tenakh, there is more to Messiah’s person and work that asks for our consideration. Messiah’s redemption goes much deeper still.

For more see:

• The Messiah According To The Rambam & The Tenakh

Truly extraordinary

When we study the Torah and the prophets we see amazing names are given to the Messiah. Indeed, the Messiah plays the crucial role in G-d’s redemption—not only as the most-high king (Psalm 89:27), but also as the most-special priest ever (Psalm 110:4).

He even is a redeemer on the most personal level. In fact, he can be your personal intercessor and make you righteous in G-d’s eyes (Isaiah 53:11).

Not only a dream

Messiah is not only a beautiful dream of the prophets, but also evidence of G-d keeping His promises to the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Study of the Tanakh’s full picture of the Messiah and learning how much already has played out in history is a critical key to our search of shalom.

G-d already has fulfilled a crucial part of the Messianic promise. This increases our confidence that what remains will be fulfilled also. We believe with perfect faith that the Messiah will come—again, all according to the scriptures.

You are invited to explore the scriptures on this critically important issue.

For more see:

• The Mystery Of Israel’s Messiah

• Isaiah 53: The Gate To Shalom