What Is the Jewish Expectation of the Messiah?

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Yes, Les Feldick teaches that Jewish expectation of the Messiah matches the description of the Antichrist.

Les explains that Jewish people are looking for a human leader with political power, military might, and the ability to bring peace and elevate Israel. He consistently tells them that what they describe is the Antichrist, not the true Messiah. This expectation is seen as preparing Israel to accept the Antichrist.

Key Scriptures

John 5:43 — Jesus' warning about another coming in his own name, which Les associates with the Antichrist.

What Does the Bible Say?

The Bible warns that many will come in Jesus' name, and Jesus specifically says, 'I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive' (John 5:43). This indicates that the Jewish people would accept a false Messiah. The Antichrist is described as one who will confirm a covenant with many for seven years (Daniel 9:27) and will exalt himself (2 Thessalonians 2:4).

What Does Les Feldick Teach About the Jewish Expectation of the Messiah?

Les Feldick teaches that Jewish people, especially in Israel, are looking for a Messiah who is a superman—a human with political power, military strength, economic success, and charisma. He will set up Israel securely, destroy its enemies, and bring peace to the world. Les points out that this expectation perfectly describes the Antichrist, not the true Messiah. He notes that Jewish people are blind to this and are getting ready to accept the Antichrist when he appears, especially after he signs a seven-year treaty with Israel (Clip 2). Les also mentions that the rabbis' descriptions in the Jerusalem Post match the man of sin, and that even the excitement over the Red Heifer indicates they are expecting a coming Messiah who will allow temple worship, but it will be the counterfeit (Clip 5).

What Are the Specific Traits Jewish People Expect in Their Messiah?

According to Les, Jewish people expect a Messiah who is a man, not God, but a superman with military prowess, economic strength, charisma, and the ability to elevate Israel to the top of all nations. They expect him to bring peace to the world through his rule over Israel. These traits are described in Clips 1, 2, and 3.

How Does This Expectation Align with the Antichrist?

Les teaches that everything Jewish people are looking for in their Messiah is exactly what the Bible describes of the Antichrist. He cites that the Antichrist will be a charismatic political manipulator, will confirm a treaty with Israel, and will be accepted by them. Les tells Jewish people, 'You're describing the Antichrist' (Clip 1). He also notes that the Antichrist may be a Jew himself, which makes acceptance easier (Clip 6).

From the Teaching

Why God Chooses the Weak: Lessons from Moses and the Cross

people, even because I'm getting senile, I repeat a lot of these things purposely for emphasis. The Scripture does. I suppose my kids would probably be prone to say, Dad, you're getting old, now you're starting to repeat yourself, but no, sometimes we have to. But anyway, what we have to understand is that today, even amongst evangelical Christians, there is too much use of what I call clichés.

Jewish Expectation Described

Les explains that Jewish people describe their expected Messiah as a superman with military and economic power, but he tells them they are describing the Antichrist.

Messiah as the Man of Sin

Les notes that rabbis in the Jerusalem Post describe a Messiah who will rule the world in peace and elevate Israel, which is the perfect description of the man of sin.

Antichrist's Treaty and Promises

Les explains that the Antichrist will sign a seven-year treaty with Israel, seeming to fulfill everything Jewish people expect in their Messiah, including political power and military backing.

Israel's Blindness to the Antichrist

Les reminds listeners that everything Israel looks for in their Messiah coming the first time is what he teaches is the Antichrist, and they are blind to that.

Red Heifer and False Messiah Expectations

Les points out that the excitement over the Red Heifer shows Orthodox Jews are expecting a coming Messiah who will enable temple worship, but it will be the counterfeit Messiah, the Antichrist.

Antichrist Likely a Jew

Les suggests the Antichrist may be a Jew, which helps explain why Israel will so readily accept his offers.

Revelation's Timeline: Tribulation to Eternity Explained

Some people think this is the peace treaty, which the Antichrist now can come on and they go back to Daniel chapter 9 verse 25 where it says, "...and he shall confirm." Well that may or may not be, because so far as I am concerned this peace treaty that they have just signed is nothing but an agreement to agree or disagree, and I don't think it will hold much water for very long.

Bible Verses

John 5:43: I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

Jesus predicts that Israel will reject him but accept a false Messiah in his own name, which Les applies to the Antichrist.

Daniel 9:27: And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

Describes the Antichrist's seven-year covenant with Israel, which Les says will make Jews think their Messiah has arrived.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Jewish people expect a human Messiah?

According to Les Feldick, Jewish people look for a Messiah who is a man with political and military power, because they interpret Old Testament prophecies in a earthly, political sense rather than recognizing Jesus as the divine Messiah.

How does the Jewish expectation match the Antichrist?

Les points out that everything they look for—human, powerful, peace-bringer—is exactly what the Bible describes of the Antichrist, who will deceive Israel.

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