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Messiah's Qualifications

This page uses the original archaic Hebrew names.

YÁOHU - LORD
UL - God (the All-Powerful Eternal Creator)
YAOHUSHUA - Jesus
hol MEHUSHKHAY - the Messiah
RÚKHA - Spirit

There have been several proven false messiahs in the past, and many too have been victimized by their deceptions and devices. Even today, there are several who falsely claim to be the true Messiah. How can one tell the difference between a counterfeit Messiah and the genuine?

What must be one's basis for discerning and proving to himself who the authentic Messiah is? Herein are revealed the scriptural tests which one must use to verify, check and assure himself as regards the Person and the office of the real Messiah, as one's personal basis of faith and sure, eternal salvation.

First of all, the concept of the 'Messiah' was based on the Holy Scriptures, YAOHU UL Himself, our Creator, promised to send the Messiah, an Israeli, to liberate, save and deliver all peoples from all evil and perdition. The Holy Scriptures therefore eliminates everyone who is not Jewish by birth, as the possible Messiah.

The Messiah must be Jewish, there's no doubt about that, because that is clearly specified in the Holy Scriptures. Anyone therefore who purports or claims to be the Savior of mankind or the Deliverer or Messiah, who is not Jewish by birth should immediately be declared to be a fraud, a pseudo-messiah, counterfeit and bogus, having been guided by what the Holy Scriptures say.

Even among the Jewish people, however, there were and still are several who claim to be the Messiah. How then can one differentiate the counterfeit from the genuine? The acid test to use, to avoid the wiles and deceptions of the hidden enemy, ha-satan (the wild goat) is to examine each claimant to the Office of the Messiah, in the light of what the Holy Scriptures clearly predict and prophesy regarding the Coming One, the true Messiah.

Remember, the original concept of a 'Messiah' was first revealed in the Holy Scriptures, so we must use only the Holy Scriptures in examining, verifying and proving anyone claiming to be the Messiah. Besides, throughout all ages, the words of YAOHU UL, our Creator, as recorded in the Holy Scriptures are the only safe basis for one's faith, since His words are true, reliable, trustworthy and eternal.

(YAOHU UL - pronounced 'yao-hoo' and 'ool')

Who among the several claimants to the Office of the Messiah fulfilled the sure prophecies in the Tanakh, or Hebrew Scriptures? Who among them meets ALL of the qualifications set forth in the Tanakh?

You now ask, what are the qualifications and what prophecies need be fulfilled by the Messiah as revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures?

Following are clearly itemized out for you the major, important prophecies made by YAOHU UL Himself, through the mouths of His holy prophets, in the Holy Scriptures, and opposite each are the fulfillments thereof. And surely you will finally, fully prove to yourself that there is no other Messiah except Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHAY, Who fulfilled ALL of the major prophecies in the Tanakh concerning the Messiah.

Not 10%, not 40%, not even 99% of the prophecies did He fulfill but ALL of YAOHU UL's prophecies were fulfilled by and in Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHAY!

(pronounced: yao-hoo-shua, accent on second syllable, with the first-syllable vowel sounding like that in the English word 'how')

Now, with you having open minds which are free from religious biases, please do examine for yourselves the following facts, not speculations, but scriptural facts in regard to the genuine Messiah:

Prophecies Concerning The Messiah's Birth:

THE MESSIAH MUST BE BORN OF THE SEED OF A WOMAN

Prophecy: Genesis 3:15

Fulfillment Galatians 4:4

THE MESSIAH MUST BE BORN OF A VIRGIN WOMAN

Prophecy: Matthew 1:18,24,25

Fulfillment: - Isaiah 7:14

Virgin is denoted by two words in Hebrew:

1. 'bethulah' - proper meaning denotes a virgin maiden. (Genesis 24:16; Leviticus 21:13; Deuteronomy 22:14,23,28; Judges 11:37; 1 Kings 1:2). Joel 1:8 is not an exception because it refers to the loss of one betrothed, not married.

2. 'almah' (veiled) - young woman of marriageable age. This was the word used in Isaiah 7:14 . The 'RUKHA hol-HODSHUA' through Isaiah did not use bethulah, because both the ideas of virginity and marriageable age had to be combined in one word to meet the immediate historical situation and the prophetic aspect centering on a virgin-born Messiah.

Virgin is denoted in Greek by: 'parthenos' - a virgin, marriageable maiden or young married woman, pure virgin. (Matthew 1:23; 25:1,7,11; Luke 1:27; Acts 21:9; 1 Corinthians 7:25,28,33; 2 Corinthians 11:2)

THE MESSIAH MUST BE THE SON OF YAOHU UL

Prophecy:- Psalms 2:7

Fulfillment: - Matthew 3:17

Note: Psalms 2 was considered by the Jewish patriarchs as a Messianic Psalm. Mark 3:11 The demons recognize His Sonship.
Matthew 26:63 Even the high priest recognize His Sonship.

THE MESSIAH MUST BE THE SEED OF ABRAHAM

Prophecy: Genesis 22:18

Fulfillment: Matthew 1:1; Galatians 3:16

The above passage assures that Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA must come from the Hebrew race.

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THE MESSIAH MUST COME FROM THE LINEAGE OF ISAAC

Prophecy: - Genesis 21:12

Fulfillment: - Luke 3:23,34

Abraham had two sons, Isaac and Ishmael. Now YAOHU UL eliminates half of the lineage of Abraham, the Ishmaelites, the ancestors of the modern-day Arabs.

THE MESSIAH MUST COME FROM THE LINEAGE OF JACOB

Prophecy:- Numbers 24:17

Fulfillment: - Luke 3:23,34

Isaac had two sons, Jacob and Esau. Now YAOHU UL removes half the lineage of Isaac as possible source of the Messiah.

THE MESSIAH MUST COME FROM THE TRIBE OF JUDAH

Prophecy: - Genesis 49:10 (Ref. Micah 5:2.)

Fulfillment: - Luke 3:23,33

Targum Jonathan on Genesis 49:10,11a says, 'Kings shall not cease, nor rulers, from the house of Judah, nor sepharim teaching the law from his seed, till the time that the King, the Messiah, shall come.... How beauteous is the King, and Messiah Who will arise from the house of Judah!'

Jacob had twelve (12) sons who became the prime heads of the 12 tribes of the Hebrew nation. Now YAOHU UL discounts the other tribes as the possible tribe from which the Messiah will come from. Joseph had no tribe named after him, but his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, became heads of their respective tribes.

THE MESSIAH MUST COME FROM THE FAMILY LINE OF JESSE

Prophecy: - Isaiah 11:1

Fulfillment:- Luke 3:23,32

Targum Isaiah states, 'And a King shall come forth from the sons of Jesse, and an Anointed One (or Messiah) from his son's sons shall grow up. And there shall rest upon him a Spirit from before YAOHU UL, the Spirit of wisdom and comprehension, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge, and of the fear of YAOHU UL.'

THE MESSIAH MUST COME FROM THE LINEAGE OF DAVIDTHE MESSIAH MUST BE BORN OF A VIRGIN WOMAN

Prophecy: Jeremiah 23:5

Fulfillment: Luke 3:23,31

The Messiah being referred to as the 'Son of David' is prevalent among all the Jewish Talmuds. YAOHU UL will raise up for David, a promise to David's posterity. Jesse had several sons, but now, YAOHU UL says specifically that the Messiah will come forth from the line of David.

THE MESSIAH MUST BE BORN IN BETHLEHEM

Prophecy: Micah 5:2

Fulfillment: Matthew 2:1

In this passage, YAOHU UL explicitly declares that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem, and not in any other place in the world. Micah is a prophet in the Tanakh or Hebrew Scriptures. Micah and the Hebrew Scriptures or Tanakh cannot err as to main contexts and contents.

AT BIRTH, THE MESSIAH MUST BE PRESENTED WITH GIFTS

Prophecy: Psalms 72:10

Fulfillment: Matthew 2:1,11

Remember, there are several passages in the Tanakh which have historical applications, as well as prophetic applications. Meaning, though the passages were written in relation to actual occurrences then, still, in them are prophetic forthtellings as regards the coming Messiah.

DURING THE MESSIAH'S INFANCY, CHILDREN WILL BE KILLED

Prophecy: Jeremiah 31:15

Fulfillment: Matthew 2:16

Prophecies Concerning the Messiah's Person:

THE MESSIAH MUST BE ETERNAL, THE BEGINNING AND THE END

Prophecy: Micah 5:2 Fulfillment: Colossians 1:17

Targum Isaiah 9:6 says, 'The prophet said to the house of David, 'A Child has been born to us, a Son has been given to us; and He has taken the law upon Himself to keep it, and His Name has been called from of old, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty UL, He who lives forever, the Anointed One (or Messiah), in whose days peace shall increase upon us.''

THE MESSIAH MUST BE CALLED 'ODMORUL' (Ruler-Teacher)

Prophecy: Psalms 110:1 Fulfillment: Luke 2:11, Matthew 22:43-45

R. Rabba ben Cahana (200-300 BCE) has said: 'YAOHU TZAODOQNU (YAOHU is our Righteousness) is His Name, and this is proved by 'This is His Name'' (Jeremiah 23:6).

HIS TITLE MUST BE IMMANU-UL (YAOHU UL With Us)

Prophecy: Isaiah 7:14

Fulfillment: Matthew 1:23

THE MESSIAH MUST BE A PROPHET

Prophecy: Deuteronomy 18:18 Fulfillment: Matthew 21:11

- Maimonides, in a letter to the community of Yemen wrote: 'The Messiah will be a very great Prophet, greater than all the prophets with the exception of Moses our Teacher.... His status will be higher than that of the prophets and more honorable, Moses alone excepted. The Creator, blessed be He, will single Him out with features wherewith He had not singled out Moses; for it is said with reference to Him, 'And His delight shall be in the fear of YAOHU UL; and He shall not judge after the sight of His eyes, neither decide after the hearing of His ears'' (Explanations on Isaiah 11:3).

So the Messiah must have eyes which can see, and ears which can hear. This precludes sickly people from claiming the office of the Messiah, according to Maimonides himself. Still and all, we only consider weightily what the Holy Scriptures say, and the comments from Targums, and other excerpts are only included here as supporting data. Also, remember that Moses and Caleb were still very healthy even during their old ages.

Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA and Moses were alike in these aspects: both were miraculously delivered from death during their infancies, both were true prophets, both were intercessors, both were in very close contact with YAOHU UL, and more importantly, both were used by YAOHU UL to deliver His people.

THE MESSIAH MUST BE A PRIEST IN THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK

Prophecy: Psalms 110:4

Fulfillment: Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 5:5,6

THE MESSIAH MUST BE THE JUDGE OF ALL

Prophecy: Isaiah 33:22

Fulfillment: John 5:30

THE MESSIAH MUST BE THE KING OF KINGS

Prophecy: Psalms 2:6

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:37

THE MESSIAH MUST HAVE SPECIAL OILING (Anointing) OF 'RUKHA HOL-HODSHUA'

Prophecy: Isaiah 11:2

Fulfillment: Matthew 3:16,17

THE MESSIAH MUST BE FILLED WITH ZEAL FOR YAOHU UL

Prophecy: Psalms 69:9

Fulfillment: John 2:15-17

Scriptural Prophecies Concerning His Redemptive Work

THE MESSIAH'S ARRIVAL MUST BE HERALDED BY A HOLY MESSENGER

Prophecy: Isaiah 40:3

Fulfillment: Matthew 3:1-2

THE MESSIAH'S REDEMPTIVE WORK MUST BEGIN IN GALILEE, ISRAEL

Prophecy: Isaiah 9:1

Fulfillment: Matthew 4:12,13,17

THE MESSIAH MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO DO WONDROUS MIRACLES

Prophecy: Isaiah 35:5,6a

Fulfillment: Matthew 9:35

Note: The Messiah, as prophesied in the Holy Scriptures must have the supernatural ability to do extraordinary miracles, especially as regards healing of diseases and casting out evil spirits. One of the titles of Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA is the 'Great Physician.' One who claims to be the Messiah but is himself suffering from serious ailments and diseases, who cannot even heal himself, is not worth considering at all. Plain common sense dictates this.

THE MESSIAH MUST TEACH MANY BY MEANS OF PARABLES

Prophecy: Psalms 78:2

Fulfillment: Matthew 13:34

THE MESSIAH MUST ENTER THE TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM THE MESSIAH MUST BE BORN OF A VIRGIN WOMAN

Prophecy: Malachi 3:1

Fulfillment: Matthew 21:12

THE MESSIAH MUST ENTER JERUSALEM ON A DONKEY

Prophecy: Zechariah 9:9

Fulfillment: Luke 19:35,36,37a

THE MESSIAH MUST BE THE STUMBLING STONE TO THE JEWISH PEOPLE

Prophecy: Psalms 118:22

Fulfillment: I Peter 2:7

THE MESSIAH MUST BE THE LIGHT TO ALL THE GENTILE NATIONS

Prophecy: Isaiah 60:3

Fulfillment: Acts 13:47-48a Scriptural Prophecies Concerning the Messiah's Revival

THE MESSIAH MUST DIE IN BEHALF OF SINFUL HUMANITY AND BECOME ALIVE AGAIN

Prophecy: Psalms 16:10

Fulfillment: Acts 2:31

THE MESSIAH, AFTER REVIVAL, MUST ASCEND TO YAOHU UL

Prophecy: Psalms 68:18a

Fulfillment: Acts 1:9

THE MESSIAH MUST SIT AT YAOHU UL'S RIGHT HAND IN HEAVEN

Prophecy: Psalms 110:1

Fulfillment: Hebrews 1:3

Different holy men of YAOHU UL spoke in the Hebrew Scriptures concerning these subsequent events, which all actually happened in the life of Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA, in one Passover day, 33 C. E. (Common Era). Take considerable thought to the fact that all these happened in just one day, the Pesach holy day for all believers in Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA, same as when YAOHU UL delivered the Israelites from Egypt, through Moses, also during that first Passover holy day. Unknown to many, Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHAY, has delivered all, through His atoning sacrifice, that unique Pesach day in 33 C. E. The Messiah has indeed accomplished His redemptive work for all humanity that day - on Pesach or Passover holy day. Another significant fulfillment of scriptural prophecies and types.

THE MESSIAH MUST BE BETRAYED BY A CLOSE FRIEND

Prophecy: Psalms 41:9

Fulfillment: Matthew 10:4

THE MESSIAH MUST BE SOLD FOR 30 PIECES OF SILVER

Prophecy: Zechariah 11:12

Fulfillment: Matthew 26:15

THE WAGES OF BETRAYAL MUST BE THROWN IN YAOHU UL's HOUSE

Prophecy: Zechariah 11:13b

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:5a

THE WAGES OF BETRAYAL MUST BE ALLOTTED FOR PURCHASE OF POTTER'S FIELD

Prophecy: Zechariah 11:13b

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:7

THE MESSIAH MUST BE FORSAKEN BY HIS FOLLOWERS

Prophecy: Zechariah 13:7

Fulfillment: Mark 14:50

THE MESSIAH MUST BE ACCUSED BY FALSE WITNESSES

Prophecy: Psalms 35:11

Fulfillment: Matthew 26:59-60

THE MESSIAH MUST BE SILENT BEFORE HIS ACCUSERS

Prophecy: Isaiah 53:7

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:12

THE MESSIAH MUST BE PHYSICALLY WOUNDED AND BRUISED

Prophecy: Isaiah 53:5, Zechariah 13:6

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:26

THE MESSIAH MUST BE SMITTEN AND SPAT UPON

Prophecy: Isaiah 50:6

Fulfillment: Matthew 26:67

THE MESSIAH MUST BE MOCKED AND INSULTED

Prophecy: Psalms 22:7,8

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:31

THE MESSIAH MUST DROP SO WEAK UNDER THE WOODEN STAKE

Prophecy: Psalms 109:24,25 Fulfillment: John 19:17, Luke 23:26

THE MESSIAH'S HANDS AND FEET MUST BE PIERCED

Prophecy:Psalms 22:16; Zechariah 12:10

Fulfillment: Luke 23:33

THE MESSIAH MUST BE IMPALED WITH CRIMINALS

Prophecy: Isaiah 53:12 Fulfillment: Matthew 27:38

Impalement on a wooden stake was part of the Roman system of penal laws. The manner by which the Messiah was prophesied to be executed was written hundreds of years before the Romans came to Judea. Isaiah 53, Psalms 2 and Psalms 22 clearly portrayed the manner by which Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA will be executed, as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of all, the Pesach or Passover Lamb.

THE MESSIAH MUST PRAY FOR HIS PERSECUTORS EVEN IN THE MIDST OF AGONY

Prophecy: Isaiah 53:12

Fulfillment: Luke 23:34

THE MESSIAH MUST BE REJECTED BY HIS OWN JEWISH PEOPLE

Prophecy: Isaiah 53:3

Fulfillment: John 7:5,48

THE MESSIAH MUST BE HATED WITHOUT A CAUSE

Prophecy: Psalms 69:4

Fulfillment: John 15:25

IN HIS EXECUTION, HIS FRIENDS MUST WATCH FROM AFAR

Prophecy: Psalms 38:11

Fulfillment: Luke 23:49

AT THE SIGHT OF HIS EXECUTION, PEOPLE MUST WAG AND SHAKE THEIR HEADS

Prophecy: Psalms 109:25

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:39

SPECTATORS MUST GLOAT AND LOOK UPON HIM AS HE BEARS THE SIN OF ALL

Prophecy: Psalms 22:17

Fulfillment: Luke 23:35

HIS GARMENTS MUST BE DIVIDED AND LOTS CAST FOR THEM

Prophecy: Psalms 22:18

Fulfillment: John 19:23-24 THE MESSIAH MUST SUFFER EXTREME THIRST AT HIS IMPALEMENT

Prophecy: Psalms 69:21 Fulfillment: John 19:28

GALL AND VINEGAR MUST BE OFFERED HIM TO DRINK AT IMPALEMENT

Prophecy: Psalms 69:21

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:34

MESSIAH MUST CRY ALOUD AS HE IS FORSAKEN TO SUFFER IN BEHALF OF SINNERS

Prophecy: Psalms 22:1a

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:46

THE MESSIAH MUST COMMIT HIS SPIRIT TO YAOHU UL

Prophecy: Psalms 31:5

Fulfillment: Luke 23:46

AT HIS EXECUTION, NOT ONE OF HIS BONES SHOULD BE BROKEN

Prophecy: Psalms 34:20
Fulfillment: John 19:33

HE MUST SUFFER DEEP SORROW IN HEART AT HIS EXECUTION

Prophecy: Psalms 22:14 Fulfillment: John 19:34

THE MESSIAH MUST BE PIERCED ON HIS SIDE

Prophecy: Zechariah 12:10

Fulfillment: John 19:34

AT HIS IMPALEMENT, OMINOUS DARKNESS MUST COVER THE LAND

Prophecy: Amos 8:9

Fulfillment: Matthew 27:45

THE MESSIAH MUST BE BURIED IN A WEALTHY MAN'S GRAVE

Prophecy: Isaiah 53:9 Fulfillment: Matthew 27:57-60

These events which actually, really happened in the life of Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA were not just coincidental or deliberately planned because there were several circumstances which were beyond His (or His follower's) control, such as His: place of birth, timing of His birth, manner of His incarnation (coming in the flesh), His betrayal, His manner of death and the exact amount paid for His betrayal, as prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures. Also significant to consider is the exact timing of His coming as foretold in Daniel 9:25 of the Tanakh, or Hebrew Scriptures.

Perhaps a FEW or SOME of these scriptural prophecies in the Tanakh or Hebrew Scriptures, in regard to the Messiah, may happen to some other personages in history but only in Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA were ALL these prophecies fulfilled, and in the exact times that they were prophesied or predicted to happen. Whoever claims to be the Messiah, but comes not at the appointed time, as predicted in the Holy Scriptures, is an imposter.

Timing, birth, locations and works are so important in one's evaluation. No one who has ever lived throughout history has fulfilled even half of these prophecies. Only Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHAY has fulfilled 100% of all known scriptural predictions or prophecies in the Tanakh or Hebrew Holy Scriptures!

To those willing to believe, no evidence is necessary; but to those refusing to believe and accept the truth, no evidence is enough! Truth is never arrived at by arguments or criticisms, but by the Light that YAOHU UL gives each one in His grace and mercy. Only by His love, grace and mercy, through the 'RUKHA-YAOHUSHUA.'

Truly, Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA hol-MEHUSHKHAY is the authentic Messiah, upon Whom you can safely base your faith, salvation, deliverance, forgiveness and redemption! He is your only safe anchor and enduring basis for your faith unto eternal salvation.

Molkhiul YAOHUSHUA said, 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one can come to the Father (YAOHU UL) except through Me!' - John 14:6

John 14:1