12 Questions
What term is used in the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and Dead Sea Scrolls to refer to the promised savior?
Anointed One
How many messianic prophecies are estimated to be in the Old Testament?
Over 300
What term is used in Greek for 'Messiah'?
Christos
Who anointed both Saul and David in the Old Testament?
Samuel
For many Christians, what is the paramount importance of the Old Testament?
As a foundation for the new
What is the significance of the term 'the Christ' in Christianity?
It signifies divinity and being the Son of God
What is one of the key messianic characteristics introduced in the Psalms and Job?
The messiah will suffer at the hands of his detractors
According to the prophets, what role will the messiah play in the end times?
He will be the final judge
In what way does the Apocrypha describe the lineage of the messiah?
From the line of David
How is the messiah's priestly authority described in the Old Testament?
Through the order of Melchizedek
Which characteristic is associated with the messiah in 2 Esdras according to Apocrypha?
Will be God's son
According to Old Testament prophecies, where will the messiah come up out of?
Egypt
Test your knowledge on the prophecies of the coming messiah in the Old Testament, the Apocrypha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Explore how Christians believe that Jesus is the fulfillment of these prophecies and is divine. Challenge yourself with questions based on the sources discussing the Messiah.
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