Abu Juwairiya
Junior Member
JOB REQUISITION: מָשִׁיחַ , JUDAISM'S MESSIAH
The "Job Requisition" template for the position of Jewish Messiah in Table II-1
describes who, according to the Hebrew Bible, this person will be, what his known
attributes are, and what he is expected to accomplish. Further elaboration on its
contents follows the table.
Table II-1 – "Job Requisition" for the promised מָשִׁיחַ
Category Requirements
Position Available מָשִׁיחַ - the Jewish Messiah.
Job Description To usher in the messianic era, as foretold in the Hebrew Bible, and to preside
over the people of Israel as their king, sitting on the throne of King David.
Job Requirements To execute and successfully complete the messianic agenda, as described in
the Hebrew Bible, within one lifetime.
Prior Job Experience None.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess attributes that must include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the following:
1. Be the seed (a direct descendant) of King David, through King Solomon
(e.g., 2Samuel 7:12-16)
2. Be a spiritual and political/military leader (e.g., Isaiah 2:3, 11:2-3,6; Daniel
7:14)
3. Be married and have children during his term (e.g., Ezekiel 46:16-17)
Performance Appraisal
Criteria
The successful candidate will be expected to complete the messianic agenda
and, thereby, bring about certain conditions during his reign, though some
actions will commence prior to his being identified as the Messiah. These
must include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. The coming of Elijah to herald the Messiah’s arrival (e.g., Malachi 3:1,23-
24[4:5-6]3)
2. Building the Third Temple in Jerusalem (e.g., Ezekiel 37:26-28)
3. In-gathering of the Jewish exiles to the Promised Land (e.g., Isaiah 11:12)
4. Reunifying Judah and Israel into one people (e.g., Ezekiel 37:22,24)
5. Establishing world peace (e.g., Isaiah 2:4)
6. Bringing about the universal knowledge of God (e.g., Isaiah 11:9)
7. Realizing the general resurrection of the dead (e.g., Daniel 12:2)
The "Job Requisition" template for the position of Jewish Messiah in Table II-1
describes who, according to the Hebrew Bible, this person will be, what his known
attributes are, and what he is expected to accomplish. Further elaboration on its
contents follows the table.
Table II-1 – "Job Requisition" for the promised מָשִׁיחַ
Category Requirements
Position Available מָשִׁיחַ - the Jewish Messiah.
Job Description To usher in the messianic era, as foretold in the Hebrew Bible, and to preside
over the people of Israel as their king, sitting on the throne of King David.
Job Requirements To execute and successfully complete the messianic agenda, as described in
the Hebrew Bible, within one lifetime.
Prior Job Experience None.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess attributes that must include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the following:
1. Be the seed (a direct descendant) of King David, through King Solomon
(e.g., 2Samuel 7:12-16)
2. Be a spiritual and political/military leader (e.g., Isaiah 2:3, 11:2-3,6; Daniel
7:14)
3. Be married and have children during his term (e.g., Ezekiel 46:16-17)
Performance Appraisal
Criteria
The successful candidate will be expected to complete the messianic agenda
and, thereby, bring about certain conditions during his reign, though some
actions will commence prior to his being identified as the Messiah. These
must include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
1. The coming of Elijah to herald the Messiah’s arrival (e.g., Malachi 3:1,23-
24[4:5-6]3)
2. Building the Third Temple in Jerusalem (e.g., Ezekiel 37:26-28)
3. In-gathering of the Jewish exiles to the Promised Land (e.g., Isaiah 11:12)
4. Reunifying Judah and Israel into one people (e.g., Ezekiel 37:22,24)
5. Establishing world peace (e.g., Isaiah 2:4)
6. Bringing about the universal knowledge of God (e.g., Isaiah 11:9)
7. Realizing the general resurrection of the dead (e.g., Daniel 12:2)
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