Anointed one. [1] Apostles’ long-nourished ideas of. [2] False Messiah at Mount Gerizim. [3]
Attacked concept of Messiah. [4] Could never satisfy materialistic concept of Messiah. [5] Endeavored partially to meet followers’ expectations. [6] Followers refused to see Jesus except as nationalist miracle worker. [7] Never again wholly denied he was Messiah. [8] Prophecies distorted to fit Jesus long after. [9] Quoted Scripture regarding Messiah. [10] Said Messiah will not sit upon throne in Jerusalem; is not son of David. [11]
Believed Messiah would. Be son of David. [12] Deliver Israel from its enemies. [13] Establish Jews as world rulers. [14] Establish New Jerusalem as world capital. [15] Not come from Galilee. [16] Reign over world as Prince of Peace. [17] Restore Shekinah to temple; remove curse of Adam. [18] Usher in era of miraculous plenty. [19]
Concept of Messiah did not include divine nature. [20] Lost sight of personality of Messiah. [21] Nationalistic concept caused turbulence which led to nation’s destruction. [22] Thought lack of sincere repentance delayed arrival. [23] Vibrant with expectation of immediate appearance of Messiah. [24] Joseph and Mary’s views. [25] Messiah of kingdom became Redeemer of church. [26] Prophecy of Book of Zechariah. [27] Scriptures invoked to support contending views of Messiah. [28]
See also: UB 136:1.