Rabbi Stanley

Those Blind Jews



Posted: Friday, December 19, 2008

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Mosaic Ministries

So many times I've heard Christians say, "The Jews are blind to Jesus" and "Those Jewish Disciples made so many mistakes".

Let's examine these anti-Semitic remarks a bit closer.

This phrase about the Jews being blind is taken right out of the New Testament Scriptures believe it or not. Let's look at each one.

(Mat 15:14) Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Here, Yeshua (Jesus) was talking about some Pharisaical Rabbis who were not teaching the truth concerning Judaism. Not all of the Pharisees were false teachers, matter of fact it was only a few. If you'd like the teaching on the Pharisees and who they really were you can write in and I'll send it to you. The point here is that it was only a few. I have to add that many Gentile Christian leaders are also blind, it is not an exclusive thing to the Jews in any way concerning proper doctrine.

(Mat 23:16) Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!

This is another example similar to Mat 15:14. Yeshua is again talking to a few leaders who were teaching against known Jewish dogma.

Joh 9:39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

Joh 9:40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

Joh 9:41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

Here in John we understand again that this was to some Pharisaical leaders. Not to the Jewish people as a whole.

(2Co 3:14) But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

(2Co 3:15) But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

This is a classic verse used to show how the Jews are blind "even unto this day". But what we need to understand is that this was a statement FROM a Jew to OTHER Jews. Tell me what unbeliever in Yeshua isn't blinded until the Holy Spirit opens their eyes? We were all blinded before we were convicted by HaShem (The Name).

(Rom 11:25) For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

This is the kicker, not one verse is more quoted about how Jews are blind then this one! This verse even seems to show that the Jews are not only blind but that the Gentiles ARE NOT blinded. But as this verse is so careful to point out, let's not be ignorant of this mystery. First, those who are anti-Semitic (anti-Semitic doesn't just mean you hate Jews, it means anything anti-Jewish) miss where it says "in part". That is important. Not all Jews have been blinded, only some. I also want to add that those who point out this Scripture and talk about the "Blind Jews", they are the most arrogant and conceited people I've ever come across and that is the cause for the second part of the warning in this passage. It's usually at this point that they begin to list various Disciples and point out just how blind they were. They usually start with Peter.

Peter, in Sunday School, is usually made out to be a fool. He's like a baffling idiot with a touch of teddy bear thrown in out of pity. I can't tell you how many Pastors have told me (even Pastors who support our ministry) how ignorant Peter was. "Well that Peter, he just didn't see what was going on. He didn't understand the ways of G-d". Are you kidding me? Peter was a Disciple of the L-rd and our entire Church was built on that rock! I don't know one person on this planet who had a better and closer walk with Yeshua today then He did. "Well ya know he took his eyes off of Jesus and fell into the water". Listen, not one of us would've tried to walk on the water in the first place. It's pure arrogance to think we know more or walk closer to Yeshua then Peter did.

Paul is the next target. Sure they can quote him till they're blue in the face, but out of the other side of their mouths they slam him for his "blindness". Such hypocrites. Gentiles are no less blind and no less foolish. The following thought is this "Since they were blind, Jesus then came to the Gentiles". Really? So the Jews had less then 1 century to convert and the Gentiles get how long? Till the fullness comes in? Apparently that hasn't happened yet and that's 19 centuries later. If that is indeed the case then it's taken the Gentiles a whole lot longer to "see" then the Jews. I don't believe that is the case though. I think the world as a whole is blind, no one above the other as a nation. Some individuals are more blind then others, but as a whole, the un-Saved are blind no matter what race they are.

Shalom in Him,

Rabbi Stanley

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» left by Anonymous 1 year 163 days ago.
Yes,the Bible teaches that the Jews are blind.
 
Romans 9;18-20 explains that He has that right.
 
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy,and whom he will he hardeneth. Though wilt say then unto me,Why doth he yet find fault?For who hath resisted his will? Nay but,O man,who art though that repliest against God?
 
Not only the jews are blind now but the Gentiles(that are left behind) are gonna be blind again after the rapture 2 Thessalonians 2;11 and then it goes back to the Jews.Thats why the book of Rev is back to Jewish and Isreal and sacrifices and law and works and the rebuilding of the Temple.
 
God Bless
» left by Anonymous 1 year 163 days ago.
Actually, you're the one who is blind and also anti-Semitic. Good luck with that.
 
Rabbi Stanley
» left by Anonymous 1 year 162 days ago.
I dont understand how someone can study the Bible and not see that God deals with the Jews and Gentiles at different times/ways.
 
When Jesus stood before Pilate.Pilate said his blood was not on his hands and the Jews said let his blood be on us and on our children.Notice when Jesus was going to the Cross in Luke 23;28 He says to the women who is weeping for Him.
 
Daughters of Jerusalem,weep not for me,but weep for yourselves and for your children.
 
They chose not to believe (for the majority) Read Psalms 69;4
 
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs on my head: Continue to read...He explains how they are blinded. We have to remember that God makes it clear that He foreknew us from the foundation of the Earth.He knows who His children are.Of course He isnt gonna blind them but the others...yes,its very clear.
 
I looked up the statistics on Christianity in Isreal not too long ago and it was 2%.
 
Romans 11;25 that blindness in part is happened to Isreal,until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in.
 
Then like I said those who are left behind are going to be blinded.These arent my opinions.Its what the Bible says.
 
God says his thoughts are not our thoughts.
 
Do you have any Biblical proof to back up your beliefs?
 
Also,I was thinking today.This may sound harsh but look at us as a Nation.People want to take God out of our schools,out of our Government,off our money,they want homosexuals to be able to get married...I could go on and on.Why would it be wrong of God to say "sure" Im "gone" Which makes me think of Romans 1;18-32 He will "give them up" and "give them over"
I also want to make it clear that I am not "anti" anyone. I love everyone.Im just reading what God says.
 
God Bless You
» left by Anonymous 1 year 162 days ago.
Did you know that there are more Jews who are Believers today percentage wise then Gentiles?
 
There are over 1 billion hindus in India alone and a billion more pagans in China. How many real Believers do you know in America? What's the percentage here? Less then 10% in this country alone.
 
At the Second Temple period, half of the nation was Born Again, they were followers of Yeshua. That would take me some time to explain to you, but it's true nevertheless. No nation since has ever had half of it's population that was Saved. So yes, your remarks are anti-Jew rather you like the way that feels or not. You have to put into perspective who Paul was talking about. He was speaking to various groups at various times. I know it's much more simple for Gentiles to lump all the Jews into one catagory...because it's easy for me to lump you Gentiles into one catagory as well under "not interested in looking at the facts concerning Jews". But I try not to do that though people like you make that difficult.
 
There were small groups of Jews who were against Yeshua, and Yeshua and Paul adressed them throughout the New Testament. That doesn't mean they were ALL that way. There is unmistakable proof that the Jews for the most part followed Rabbi Yeshua.
 
I don't suppose you'd take the time to find this out, anti-Semites rarely do. But if there is any good in you at all, then try to find the truth. While you're at it, make your life about reaching out "to the Jew first" in everything you do"
 
Rabbi Stanley
» left by Anonymous 1 year 162 days ago.
No,I didnt know that there are more Jew believers than Gentiles? I will have to look at that again cause that just isnt what I found. I feel like you are taking it personal though because you are a Jew and I dont understand that.
 
I dont take it personal that God called the gentiles heathens and dogs. They were, they went their own way.Just like "everyone" is doing today.
 
God makes it clear that Isreal is His chosen people.Read Isaiah 60.The Jews are going to be top in the end. I would be proud to be a Christian Jew but I still believe for now, the majority rejected Him because thats what He says. The majority are blinded cause thats what He says, all through the Old testament and New.
 
I will definitely check out some more statistics. All I search for is the truth.
» left by Anonymous 1 year 162 days ago.
Also,when you say "Believers" do you mean Believers in Jesus Christ as the Son of God?
 
I know their are a lot of believers....but what do they believe? Isreal in for the majority Muslim from what Ive seen.
» left by Anonymous 1 year 161 days ago.
Okay,so I went back and was rereading what you've wrote so I could look at the statistics of the countries that you've mentioned. You mentioned India and China,which is some of the lowest Christianity believing countries in the world. Those are the countries that you gave me as examples.So,I mean no disrespect but you sir, are proving the Bible to be accurate.
 
You need to understand that Jesus made it clear that He is Gods Son who was sent to die for the sins of the world. In order for them to be saved they had to believe He was their Messiah that was prophesied. They would not...and correct me if I'm wrong but you probably don't believe it either.
 
Therefore when you tell me there are "Believers" that believe in *a* God. That means absolutely nothing to me because they don't believe in the one and only true God.
 
I hope that you study the Bible and see that Jesus is the *only* way.
» left by Rabbi Stanley 71 days 5 hours ago.
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I'm glad that you have reread what I posted. You need to do that a few more times. You're still missing what I'm saying. The Gentiles have NOT come to Jesus! I'm pointing out that Hindus and Buddhists etc are GENTILES! Most of Europe isn't Born Again and less then 10% of Americans are Born Again. What a bang up job the Gentiles are doing! Any more of this good work and no one will be Saved! Attendance in Churches are dropping at an alarming rate. People are getting tired of seeing all the inconsistencies and holes in Christian doctrine... the same holes that have been there since the first antisemitic, so called, "Church Fathers" got their Gentile fingers in it. This may sound like a slam towards Gentiles, but that's not my point. My point is that both Testaments are written by Jews so we need to look at these works from a Jewish viewpoint in order to understand them correctly. It's not rocket science... one would do the same for any other work in existence (ie Shakespeare) and try to understand it from the culture and background of the writer. Yet, we throw all good sense and intelligence when it comes to the Bible all in the name of "faith" and we lose our minds. Have a clue folks and get involved in your local Messianic community and stop the insanity. Rabbi Stanley
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