I agree that they were looking for the messiah. I don't think, though, that they expected him to be a dying-and-resurrecting God-man. If so, I don't think the apostles would have been so surprised when Jesus prophecied his death and resurrection.
I agree that they were looking for the messiah. I don't think, though, that they expected him to be a dying-and-resurrecting God-man. If so, I don't think the apostles would have been so surprised when Jesus prophecied his death and resurrection.
You are correct.
Israel was looking for one to free them from the oppression of Rome and to restore Israel to the height of her glory. Even after the crucifixion and resurrection, JESUS's own apostles were still focused on this outcome.Acts 1:6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?JESUS' response indicates that there are other things to be accomplished first.Acts 1:7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.What I should have said, ... is that it appears that JESUS is the One whom the prophets were saying would come.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.