In the “very interesting” category comes this video concerning the famous Jewish Rabbi, Yitzchak Kaduri.
It is said that the Lubavitcher Rebbe prophesied that Rabbi Kaduri would bear witness to the coming of the Messiah. That got my attention, because quotes from the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson) comprise one of my favorite books, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth: 365 Meditations of the Rebbe
During his final years on Earth, Rabbi Kaduri’s thoughts were centered on the coming of the One who would redeem Israel. The Rabbi passed on in January of 2006.
Before his death, though, he wrote down two hints about the Messiah (Mashiach.) First, that Messiah would appear after the death of Ariel Sharon. Next, that the Messiah’s name is Yehoshua, Yeshua, Yahusha… you got it, the one that most English speaking moderns call Jesus.
Very interesting . . . AND 2006 is the same year Ariel Sharon was declared to be incapacitated – serious medical problems began in January, the same month Rabbi Kaduri died.
News Flash, January 28, 2013: An MRI brain scan has shown “significant brain activity” in Ariel Sharon. His medical crisis has now lasted for seven years. Is his condition about ready to change?
Yes, there is big controversy over this–many claiming that it is all an invention of Christians, and others saying it is a sign that the end of the world as we know it is imminent.
Any way you cut it… the entire situation is both strange and interesting. I need to research more, before I can comment, but didn’t want to hold back on sharing the video below. By the way, I know nothing about the folks who are behind this film, but I do appreciate their making it available.
I’ll close with a snippet of this followup, from the Israel Today website…
Israel Today was given access to many of the rabbi’s manuscripts, written in his own hand for the exclusive use of his students. Most striking were the cross-like symbols painted by Kaduri all over the pages. In the Jewish tradition, one does not use crosses. In fact, even the use of a plus sign is discouraged because it might be mistaken for a cross.
But there they were, scribbled in the rabbi’s own hand. When we asked what those symbols meant, Rabbi David Kaduri said they were “signs of the angel.” Pressed further about the meaning of the “signs of the angel,” he said he had no idea. Rabbi David Kaduri went on to explain that only his father had had a spiritual relationship with God and had met the Messiah in his dreams …
Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Behold, I have told you before.
Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. Matthew 24:23-28.
And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.
For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. Luke 17:22-25.
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There is a belief in Orthodox Judaism that there are TWO Messiahs. Actually, more than two, Messiah means Annointed and there are many annointed (Aaron being the first). Nevertheless, there are two “significant” Messiahs called Messiah ben Yosef and Messiah ben David. When I first learnt of this doctrine it struck my Christian sensitivities as a heresy, however I now find it quite plausible and it doesn’t contradict my Christian understanding, indeed, it strengthens it.
According to Rabbinical tradition, Messiah ben Yosef comes first to prepare the way for Messiah ben David. Messiah ben Yosef comes, not for the House of Judah, but for the scattered House of Yosef. The northern Tribes of Israel are subjects of a different covenant to the House of Judah (today’s Jews), and they received different promises and blessings. These included military might, agricultural and mineral plenty, vast numbers (over a billion), located in the best lands, being a light to the Gentiles, taking over and settling in “wasted heritages”, and being located to the north-west and south-east (Sinim) of the Land of Israel at this time.
The House of Judah was obliged to retain their identity as Hebrews, keep the Law, and resettle the Land of Israel. A “remnant” of the House of Israel will join with them in the Land of Greater Israel when Messiah ben David rules from Jerusalem.
What does Orthodox (Rabbinical) Judaism teach about Messiah ben Yosef?
Not much actually as He is important to the House of Yosef, not to the House of Judah, nevertheless He:
Comes before Messiah ben David
He is the “Suffering Messiah”
He comes for “lost Israel” (not Judah)
He dies but mysteriously resurrects Himself.
Here we see Messiah Yehoshua, but Jewish tradition differs as the Jews believe that Messiah ben Yosef comes immediately prior to Messiah ben David (not seperated by thousands of years), and they also believe that Messiah ben Yosef comes from the Tribe of Ephraim, not the Tribe of Judah. It is interesting though that Yehoshua was the step-son of Yosef, and He was named after the great hero of Ephraim, Yehoshua ben Nun (though he was a descendant of David through both his parent’s lines).
So there really isn’t that much difference between Christians who keep the Torah and become “Followers of the Way” (Nazarenes) as per Paul’s instructions, and religious or observant Jews. Christians believe that Yehoshua is both Messiah ben Yosef who shall return as Messiah ben David, whereas the Jews believe that two annointed Individuals fulfil the two roles.
And come He shall, though there shall be a great persecution of ALL ISRAEL (Jacob’s troubles, NOT just Judah) prior to His return. May He come soon.
Yes, may He come soon, but let us continue to pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and our Jewish Bretheren, that they may find Him (recognize that Jeshua IS the Almighty GOD who was born a human); and may those who become believers of The Jewish Messiah, that they may accept HIM as per the Scriptures and thus escape from the coming fulfillment of the seventieth week of the Prophet Daniel’s prophesy, regarding Jacob’s Trouble or the Tribulations that are coming to Earth. Let us continue to pray for the Jewish people, that the veil that covers their eyes be lifted, so that they may escape (be Raptured with the Church) from the coming troubled times.
The Jewish Messaih is coming for sure, and for sure his name is Jesus. Christians know that, Nichodemus and some other Jews knew/know that. One day other Jewish remnant will know that. But how fortunate are they to be foretold once again by one of their most prominant and respected Rabbi’s. Praise the Lord!