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According to the Jews, Messiah (king of the Jews) was to accomplish the following:

1. Rebuild the temple (2Sa 7:13)
2. Gather all the Jews back to the land of Israel (Isaiah 66:20)
3. Usher in an era of world peace (Isaiah 2:4)
4. Unite all of humanity through the universal knowledge of the God of Israel. (Zechariah 14:9)
5. Deliver God’s people from their enemies and make them live at peace. (Isa 40:9-11)

…none of which he accomplished at his coming. Continue reading →