“God Would Never Become Human.” A Jewish Man Explains Why!

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A Jewish man and evangelist begin discussing whether Jesus can be the Messiah. The man argues that Jesus is merely a human being created by God, while the evangelist explains that Jewish theology supports God's spirit working on earth without contradicting monotheism, and that Jesus claimed to be the Messiah based on Daniel's prophecies.

The evangelist references the "son of man" prophecy and Isaiah chapter 53, which describes a suffering servant who will be pierced for transgressions. The Jewish man expresses skepticism about messianic claims, noting that different groups (like Chabad) have their own messiah candidates, and questions whether the Messiah can be human.

The man explains his personal spiritual journey and direct relationship with God, stating he doesn't need religious texts or doctrines. He expresses distrust of organized religion in Israel, claiming some make it into a business, and maintains his faith is rooted in personal experience and feeling rather than external teachings.

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In this honest and frank street conversation, we talk with a Jewish man who shared why he believes God does not take on human form, does not have a body, and why he sees no need for a human Messiah. These convictions represent a common Jewish understanding that stands in sharp contrast to the belief that Jesus is the promised Jewish Messiah foretold throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Rather than getting angry or loud, we explored these differences together, asking questions, listening carefully, and sharing why we believe the Hebrew prophets point to Yeshua (Jesus) as Israel’s Messiah. We don’t measure conversations like this by whether someone changes their mind right then and there. We believe open and honest dialogue matters. Because meaningful conversation has the potential to challenge assumptions, encourage deeper study, and plant seeds that God can use in His perfect timing. Whether you’re Jewish, Christian, skeptical, or simply curious, we hope this conversation encourages you to examine the Scriptures for yourself and consider the claims surrounding the Messiah with an open mind. And if you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who enjoys thoughtful discussions about faith, Judaism, and the Hebrew Scriptures. *SUPPORT THE MISSION* https://jewsforjesus.org/so-be-it?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_term=video&utm_campaign=STNETSOBEIT&x_frequency=m *LEARN ABOUT JESUS* https://jewsforjesus.org/aboutjesus *LEARN HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH* https://jewsforjesus.org/classroom *CONNECT WITH US* Online chat: https://jewsforjesus.org/live-chat Email us at: [email protected] *FOLLOW US* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewsforjesus TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobeitproject Elisha Lazarus, Arielle Randle, and Aaron Abramson are the hosts of SO BE IT! Their lives were radically transformed by Jesus (Yeshua) and love sharing their faith with their fellow Jewish people.

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