What the Sages Say About the Messiah

The sages of Israel said,
. . . "All the Law and the Prophets were written for nothing but the Messiah"

There is general agreement that the Tanakh is replete with mysteries and prophecies in need of further revelation. In his midrash Aggadah, Rashi expounds upon Balaam's prophecy of Numbers 24. He acknowledges that is contains dual prophecies - one having its fulfillment in the immediate future, in David, and the other having its fulfillment in the more distant future, in the Messiah.

While the Midrashim and the Talmud do indeed shed some light on some cryptic passages of the Hebrew scriptures, there is yet another commentary on the Tanakh to explore. God told Jeremiah that He would make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and put His Torah within them; He would write it on their hearts (Jer. 31:31,33).

The writings penned in the first century C.E. by God fearing Jews which more fully bring to light the mysteries and prophecies of the Tanakh, comprised of the B'rit Chadasha, the most reliable midrashic commentary to the Hebrew scriptures. In it the Messiah of whom the prophets of old spoke is introduced, whose name speaks of His redemptive and saving purpose - Y'Shua. It reveals truths that were concealed. It unfolds the Messianic significance of the seven feasts of Israel. It identifies Shiloh that was spoken of by the partriarch Jacob as he bestowed Judah with his blessing. It illuminates the Torah, the Nevi'im, the Kituvim - for it too is part of Holy Writ.

The B'rit Chadasha portrays the Messiah as the Light of the World. It is in harmony with, and ascribes equal value to, the Tanakh. Experience the brilliant, life-changing light emanating from its pages as you explore the two B'ritot side by side.

Could it be that without it . . .
. . . all the Law and Prophets were written for nothing?