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So, in essence, by this inheritance the concept of Christianity [messiah] remained dormant; deliverance must come through the Hebrew nation or from the seed of Abraham. D isappointment and conflict raged throughout the generations because of the old covenant and promise given to Abraham. The messianic message transcended across generational lines and predetermined a just end. Hebrews, Muslims and now Christians anticipate a just conclusion according to their thinking. According to past traditions, each sect desires a just conclusion to the same prophecy. The difference in belief is the means by which conflict comes forward. Each segment of humanity tries to defeat others, but the battle is not of the flesh—the battle is spiritual. The messianic message is clearly fulfilled according to the word of God contained within all ancient scriptural texts, including the Koran. But there is one solution, and all who know him will bow to a Divine Will, not traditional standards. The sheep are being separated from the goats and delivered from the hands of their taskmaster. The unanswered questions within religions that expect a messiah are answered when Christ is revealed! Secrets and mysteries are perfectly fulfilled and answered to completely fulfill scriptures. The scriptural notions of deliverance were affirmed in Abraham’s sons, Isaac and Ishmael, but Mohamed provided new insights for Ishmael’s descendants. The Koran for the most part does not deny Jesus, but only considers Jesus a prophet. Jesus’ testimony does not conflict with the Koran, but the testimony specifies the reality of the Son of God and the son of man, which causes conflict in these sects. The messianic expectation of mere man seems more general, rather than a specific mere man chosen for this purpose. The Jews of today [the worship of one God, as are the Muslims and those who claim Christianity], are suspect of any mere man outside of their religion. Subsequently, change is essential as a mere man shepherds those called—regardless of their past religious affiliation—to fulfill the messianic mission. So, “The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscious of the worshipper. They are only a matter of food and drink and various

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