Messiah Son of Joseph
- Fig Tree Ministries
- Jul 27
- 1 min read
Lesson Handout
The Hebrew Bible presents two distinct pictures of the Messiah—one as a righteous king and the other as a suffering servant.
Isaiah 11 describes a Davidic ruler, the "Messiah Son of David," who will judge righteously and establish a reign of peace. But Isaiah 53 speaks of a suffering servant, one who bears the sins of others.
Who is this suffering servant? The rabbis recognized this figure as Messiah Son of Joseph.
Just as Joseph suffered betrayal by his brothers but ultimately ruled over Egypt, his suffering led to the salvation and unity of Israel.
In Jewish writings, Messiah ben Joseph is a key figure whose suffering atones for the people.
In Jesus, both Messianic roles--Son of Joseph and Son of David—are fulfilled.
He came first as the suffering servant, bearing the sins of the world, and was then exalted to reign at the right hand of the Father.
Join us as we explore this profound biblical theme and uncover how the rabbis’ insights align with the life and mission of Jesus.
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