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Chapter 33 - THE COMING OF ELIJAH

Continued from Chapter 32 (Malachi 3:1, 23-24) Did Elijah come and we didn’t recognize him? The prophet Malachi declares: Behold, I send you My messenger, and he shall clear the way before Me; and the Lord, whom you seek will suddenly come to His Temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you delight in, behold, he comes, says the Lord of hosts. (Malachi 3:1) Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord. And he shall turn the he

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 5 min read

The Jewish Concept of Messiah and the Jewish Response to Christian Claims

What is the Jewish concept of the Messiah, is there such a concept in place? If so, what would be the Jewish response to Christian claims regarding the Messiah? Let us find out in this post. Here are some points: 1. The word “Messiah” is an English rendering of the Hebrew word “Mashiach”, whose translation is “Anointed”. It usually refers to a person initiated into G-d’s service by being anointed with oil. (Having oil poured on his head. Cf. Exodus 29:7, I Kings 1:39, II Kings 9:3). 2. T

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 4 min read

Whom does the author of the Book of Matthew blame for the death of John Baptist?

Whom does the author of the Book of Matthew blame for the death of John Baptist? Answer: The author of Matthew ultimately places the blame for the death of John the Baptist directly on the whole Jewish people. Initially, Matthew ascribes the death of John directly to Herod Antipas, "He [Herod Antipas] sent and had John beheaded in the prison" (Matthew 14:10). Later, when Jesus identifies John as actually being Elijah, Matthew chooses Jesus' words so as to indict all the Jews in the death of Jo

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Did Jesus Claim That John the Baptist Was Elijah?

Continued from Part 19 A medley of secrets, lies and deception Knowing that Elijah must precede the Messiah (Malachi 3:1, 23), Jesus claimed that John the Baptist was Elijah (Matthew 11:10-14, 17:10-13) even though John himself denied any connection with that prophet (John 1:21). Jesus’ avowal that the Law will exist “until heaven and earth pass away” (Matthew 5:18) is meant to be misleading. The Law is only meant to continue for a period of a mere three and one half years at most; that is,

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read