Let's review some history (my viewpoint) on two Jews who had a message for mankind (during their day and also for today). The two Aramaic Jews are:
1. John the Baptist (who preached a message of repentance) and of God's coming Judgment.
2. Yeshua (who John viewed as the Jewish Messiah). Messiah means anointed one of Yahweh God.
Prior to the ministry of Yeshua, there was this cousin (relative) called John the Baptist/John the Forerunner. John and Yeshua were friends (nearly the same age) and both were Aramaic Jews who believed in the God of Israel (called Yahweh in Hebrew). John was the son of Zachariah, a priest of Yahweh God, who worshiped at the Temple of Yahweh in Jerusalem. John was prophesied to be special as the angel, Gabriel, said so to Zachariah and his wife Elisabeth prior to John's birth.
Since John was living in the area of Jerusalem while Yeshua was living in Nazareth, they both could visit when they attended their various Torah studies at the Temple of Yahweh in Jerusalem. This Temple facility is also called the 2nd Temple of Yahweh God (until it's destruction in 70 A.D.).
John grew up and became a Prophet of Yahweh and then Yeshua became a Messiah of Yahweh during his lifetime. John had the belief that the Kingdom of his God (Yahweh) was near and that Judgment was coming for those who did not REPENT. Yeshua agreed! Judgment did eventually come in 70 A.D. with the Roman destruction of God's Temple and most of the Jewish people.
The message of John the Baptist (during his ministry) was REPENT for the Kingdom of God is near and Judgement is coming from the God of Israel (Yahweh). Yeshua was a brief follower of his mentor, John, and he had similar beliefs to that of John. At the age of 29 (+ or -), Yeshua chose to get baptised by John (his cousin/mentor). John was baptising fellow Jews in the Jordan River (northeast of Jerusalem). Yeshua chose to get baptised as John had a message from the God of Israel which resonated with Yeshua's beliefs.
At the time of baptism, John and Yeshua heard a voice (inside their spirit) which appeared spontaneously (within their consciousness). This voice was apparently from above (the spiritual realm). This voice apparently said, "this is my anointed one (son) of whom I am well pleased" (or similar words). No-one knows precisely what was said but the Gospel of Mark records the words as coming from Yahweh (also called the Father in this Gospel) via the Holy Spirit (in the form of a Dove). Apparently, both John the Baptist and cousin Yeshua experienced this spiritual epiphany (during this baptism event).
Anyway, after this event, John continued with his ministry of repentance for sin and his Apocalyptic message of Judgment (that which we call the 'wrath' of God when we read today's scripture in Revelations). John was later beheaded by Herod Antipas for his moral judgment of Herod's marriage situation. After this beheading, Yeshua chose to start his three year ministry. Yeshua went into the desert (first) for his temptation experience (with Satan) and then he went to his home town of Nazareth to start his ministry. His message was mostly rejected in his home town.
After praying (to Yahweh) on a mountain side (within the province of Galilee) Yeshua , subsequently, chose 12 disciples who followed his ministry. He chose these Apostles to help him with his ministry. Later he chose another 70 to go out and attempt to announce his Gospel message to the people. Yeshua's Gospel message was that the Kingdom of the Jewish God (Yahweh) was near (at the door) and Judgment was coming for those who did not REPENT (this was similar to the ministry of his cousin John the Baptist).
Yeshua taught his followers in Parables so that his message was concealed to those that were not chosen for understanding. His Parables were all about the coming KINGDOM OF GOD (his God) and the need to REPENT if one were to enter this coming KINGDOM. The Parable of the tares, the Parable of the mustard seed, and other Parables presented the Gospel of the KINGDOM in various forms to those who desired understanding. Yeshua's ministry continued for some three years (+ or -) and then he chose to confront his superiors at the Temple/Sanhedrin.
His brief trial with the Jewish authorities led to his further trial with the Roman authorities (Pilate, et al). The High Priest of the Sanhedrin along with a crowd of non-believers (in the Message of Yeshua) ridiculed his Gospel message. Apparently, many thought he was promoting himself as God in the flesh.
In reality, however, he was promoting HIS God (the God of Israel) as coming (spiritually) to establish a spiritual Kingdom for all people's. Being a Torah believing Jew the idea of promoting HIMSELF as God was anathema (not valid/preposterous). He desired HIS God as KING 👑, not himself (a flesh and blood human). But many of his contemporaries thought different. This led to his trial and conviction as the authorities and a huge crowd disbeliefed his rhetoric.
After his crucifixion and death, his spirit was apparently 'glorified' (made virtual). He then ascended to his God, Yahweh, within the spiritual realm. He assumed a position of authority under his God, the God of Israel...also called Yahweh (Father). A right hand position meant that Yahweh had honored his earthly experience. His new role was now to act as the believers High Priest (mediator).
Today (2023) this glorified person has assumed an idol status within this earthly Church called Christianity. Many believers have exalted this prior Aramaic Jew (a fully human person) to a God status and a God person within a Trinity Godhead. He has been exalted and deified to Creator status my many. The old testament God of Israel (Yahweh) has now been replaced (say many) by a new Trinity God (three God person's within one Godhead). Is this idolatry or what?
All this theology and belief is now crumbling as we enter these end-times. Prophecy teachers are now proclaiming an END to this Christian Church Age. This end times, many say, will commence with a bodily RAPTURE of all Christian believers into the clouds above. Escape is now the mantra of many believing Christians. Then a tribulation emerges for all those left behind (some seven years).
Finally, 😎 a second coming of the glorified Yeshua will occur. A bodily descent from the Throne Room will happen. Yeshua will then establish his Kingdom and reign supreme with his flock of believers. All this will happen here on planet Earth 🌎. Yeshua will act as God and enforce his mandates on all society (planet earth). This is reality for many Christian believers.
Is any of this real? I would suggest No! It's pure 😇 fantasy with a smattering of reality built in to deceive the gullible. Yes, a new Messiah is coming to planet Earth. Isaiah 2, 11 make this clear. Revelation 19- 22 also confirms that Yahweh's Kingdom will come. Father God will eventually rule this planet (invisibly) from his throne room. This is my viewpoint. You must think 🤔 for yourself on all these theological issues. It's interesting to learn and grow spiritually. Have a great 👍💯 day.
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