Yeshua was born into the people of Israel. His earliest disciples were Jewish, and the writings they studied were Israel's Scriptures. To know Him as Messiah, we begin by listening carefully to that story rather than removing Him from His Jewish setting.
Deuteronomy 18:15–19 speaks of a prophet like Moses whom Israel must hear. In its original setting, the passage addresses Israel's need for trustworthy prophetic speech. In Acts 3:22–26, Peter applies these words to Yeshua. Read both passages and distinguish Moses' words from Peter's interpretation.
In Luke 24:25–27, the risen Yeshua explains the Scriptures to two disciples, beginning with Moses and the Prophets. Luke tells us how Yeshua taught them to read, but does not give a verse-by-verse list here. We should not label every verse a direct prediction without examining its context.
In John 5:39–47, Yeshua addresses listeners who search the Scriptures yet resist coming to Him for life. His words invite us beyond collecting facts toward hearing His testimony and responding to Him.
Acts 2:22–36 records Peter proclaiming Yeshua's death, resurrection, and exaltation to a Jewish audience in Jerusalem. Peter reasons from Psalm 16 and Psalm 110. Read the psalms in their own settings, then examine how Peter uses them to announce Yeshua as Messiah and Lord.
These witnesses invite a personal question: Who is Yeshua, and what does it mean to trust and follow Him? The aim is neither to erase Israel's identity nor to treat Jewish context as an end in itself, but to know the Messiah whom these witnesses proclaim.
Questions for study and discussion
- What does Deuteronomy 18 say in its original setting, and how does Peter apply it in Acts 3?
- Which Scriptures does Peter use in Acts 2 to proclaim Yeshua's resurrection and exaltation?
- How do John 5 and Luke 24 invite you to know and respond to Yeshua personally?
Read the cited Scripture passages and consider each question in light of the text itself.