If Jesus is the Messiah, why...
WHY ALL THE SUFFERING IN THE WORLD?
WHY ISN T THERE REAL AND LASTING PEACE?
WHY ALL THE PERSECUTION IN THE NAME OF JESUS?
WHY DON'T ALL THE RABBIS BELIEVE IN HIM?
There is an answer for each of these questions, if you're ready to hear it. Of course, if you're looking to merely disprove Jesus' claims, no answer will satisfy you. But if you're a seeker of truth, willing to accept the truth, even if the truth is in Jesus, please read on.
WHY ALL THE SUFFERING IN THE WORLD?
Why not? We live in a cause-and-effect world, and sin causes suffering. If sin hadn't been introduced into the world at the very beginning, there would be no disease or hunger, and pain would be unknown. To put an end to suffering, the sin problem has to be resolved - and that's why Y'shua (Jesus) came. Concerning suffering, Jesus said, "In the world you will have tirbulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
WHY ISN'T THERE REAL AND LASTING PEACE?
The peace that Jesus offers now is available to any Jew or Gentile who accepts him. It's a peace that is in your heart. Sure, most people are for world peace, but lasting peace starts within people, one at a time. Jesus says, "My shalom I give you...do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)
WHY ALL THE PERSECUTION IN THE NAME OF JESUS?
Persecution against individuals and groups of people has been carried out under many banners: the banner of justice and morality, the banner of freedom, the banner of a better world. That persecution was also carried out under the banner of Messiah Jesus is only another indicator of man's need to justify their unjustifiable acts.
WHY DON'T ALL THE RABBIS BELIEVE IN HIM?
A few do. But their status in the Jewish community ceases at that point and they are no longer rabbis. The vast majority of rabbis do not believe in Jesus for the same reason you don't. To consider believing in Jesus means risking important relationships as well as admitting that all your knowledge, noble deeds and good intentions are not enough to make a relationship with the Creator possible.
WHY DOESN'T HE SAY SO?!
Despite what you may have heard, he did. You can read Y'shua's (Jesus) own words in the New Covenant. See Matthew 16:15-17, John 4:25, 26 and John 11:25-27.
We hope you will check it out for yourself.
If you find these answers unsettling, please know that isn't our intention. We understand that the truth is not always comfortable or convenient - but it is, well...the truth. So if these answers to speak to you, we invite you to speak to God. Because if Jesus is the Messiah, don't you owe it to yourself to find out?