9 Questions
Who did the Jews expect the Messiah to be?
A political leader or warrior
What did the second expectation of the Jews focus on?
God Himself coming to rule the world
What did the Jewish community hope for regarding the coming of God?
The coming of God to rule the world and make all things new
What was the first expectation of the Jews regarding the birth of Jesus?
The coming of a political leader or warrior like David
True or false: The Jewish community had suffered under the rule of foreign rulers.
True
True or false: The first expectation of the Jews regarding the birth of Jesus was focused on the coming of a savior from the house of David.
True
True or false: The second expectation of the Jews regarding the birth of Jesus was focused on the coming of a political leader or warrior.
False
True or false: The second expectation of the Jews regarding the birth of Jesus was focused on the coming of God himself.
True
True or false: The Jews hoped for the coming of God to rule the world and make all things new.
True
Test your knowledge on the background of the birth of Jesus Christ and the popular expectations of the Jews. Explore the development of messianic prophecy and the anticipation for an ideal ruler. See how well you understand this important aspect of Jesus' birth story.
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