Menachem Mendel Schneerson: The Rabbi Believed Benjamin Netanyahu is the One to Welcome the Messiah

Menachem Mendel Schneerson: The Rabbi Believed Benjamin Netanyahu is the One to Welcome the Messiah
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, przywódca Chabad The Rabbi reportedly believed Benjamin Netanyahu had a mission from God. To prepare Israel for the coming of the Messiah ...

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The phrase "one to welcome the messiah" refers to different figures across Abrahamic religions. In Judaism, the coming of the Messiah will be announced by the prophet Elijah, while in Christianity, John the Baptist is seen as the forerunner to Jesus, who Christians believe is the Messiah.

In Judaism: The Prophet Elijah
In Judaism, the prophet Elijah is the one who is prophesied to return to Earth and herald the coming of the Messiah (Mashiach).
The Seder plate: This tradition is symbolized by an empty chair and a cup of wine set for Elijah at the Passover Seder table, representing the anticipation of his arrival.

A sign of peace: Elijah's return is not merely a signal; it is also meant to restore peace to the world and reconcile all people. The Messiah is also said to arrive during an era of world peace, rather than conflict.

In Christianity: John the Baptist
In Christianity, John the Baptist precedes Jesus and announces his arrival.

Fulfilling prophecy: Christians interpret the Old Testament prophecy of Elijah returning before the Messiah as a reference to John the Baptist.
"He must increase, but I must decrease": John the Baptist's own words emphasize his role as the forerunner to Jesus.

Baptism of Jesus: John's baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of Jesus's ministry and publicly identified him as the Messiah, the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world".

Other biblical accounts
While Elijah and John the Baptist are the primary figures, other figures also welcome or identify the Messiah:

Simeon and Anna: In the Gospel of Luke, the elderly Simeon and the prophetess Anna were present at the Temple when Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus. Both recognized him as the Messiah and offered prayers of praise.

The Samaritan woman: In the Gospel of John, Jesus reveals his identity as the Messiah to the Samaritan woman at the well, a foreign woman rather than a prominent religious leader.

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