0
Which gospel puts emphasis on the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy as a means of determining Jesus messanic status?
The Gospel According to St Matthew was apparently written specifically to convince the Jews that Christ was the Messiah promised by the Old Testament prophets, and therefore contains the most references to Old Testament scripture. All of the Gospel writers referenced writings of the ancient prophets to one degree or another, and even the Savior Himself referred to scriptures about His life and ministry, including quotes from Isaiah. Matthew, however, appears to have quoted the most. Mark apparently was writing to the Gentiles who would have been less grounded in the writings of Moses and other prophets. Luke's Gospel was written apparently to the same person referenced in Acts by the name of Theophilus. John is altogether different, preferring to show the Savior as a divine Son of God through His acts performed during his earthly ministry, but showing His true relationship with God as his literal Father.
What else can I help you with?
What psalm is a messianic psalm?
Messianic Psalms make reference to the Messiah, to Jesus Christ. The Psalms make predictions about the Messiah's birth, his person, his life, his death, burial, and resurrection, his ascension into heaven, his priestly ministry, his second coming, his victory over his enemies, and his universal reign on Earth.
Why aren't you supposed to say the 'Shema Yisrael' lying down?
The School of Shammai states that the Shema should be recited lying down as the passage indicates. The School of Hillel states that one may say it in whatever position is comfortable. Shammai has a stricter approach on all halachic issues and is therefore followed less so. Consequently, Hillel's view regarding this issue and others is followed though many commentators note that Shammai's position(s) will be followed during the Messanic Age because stricter observance will be easier.
