The Coming of Mashiach

By Dr. Ken Holcombe

This book is about the importance of the identification of Jesus as Mashiach, the Jewish Messiah. Personal experiences of the author as a believer are told with emotions and humor. Scriptures and other references are quoted to illustrate various topics such as Miriams well, humility, the Crusades, and Adam and Eve partaking of the apple. Many other topics are covered such as the foundational aspects of Judaism to Christianity, hearing from God, the conversion of Jews, Christian obligation to Jewish laws, different Bible versions, and many others. It should be of interest to Christians, Jews, and unbelievers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 27, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465337320

Dr. Ken Holcombe

After dropping out of college during his second year, Ken Holcombe served as a medic in the US Army. He became a Christian during basic training and was immersed in water in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, he worked as an electronics technician for six years and then as a motorcycle shop owner for three years. Next, he got a job teaching small engine repair and principles of electricity to adults at a vocational school. He then taught General Mechanical Repair at a Junior High school for one year while returning to college for evening and summer classes. He taught Electronics (including computer repair) at the high school level before working as a counselor for three years. Next came two years as a high school academic dean and five years as a high school principal. While principal, he started a Science, Engineering, and Technology magnet school within a school which still exists today. After becoming the Assistant Director of Computer Services for the same school district, he accepted the position of Director of Technology for a smaller district. He retired from education and expanded a computer repair business into a full time job. He then returned to education as a middle school counselor where he currently continues employment. He has taught at the college and university level in the evenings and weekends for sixteen years. He has been married to his wife for over 30 years. He was ordained by the Ministers for Christ Assembly of Churches (non-denominational) and is a member of American Mensa. He holds a Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University.

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Copyright © 2011 by Dr. Ken Holcombe.

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Contents

Introduction

The Name of Mashiach

And that Rock Was Mashiach

Humble Yourself Before the Lord

My Kingdom is Not of This World

Why Did Adam Eat the Apple if he Wasn’t Deceived?

Was Jesus Disappointed That His Disciples Deserted Him?

Why Do I Have to be Baptized in Water if the Thief on the Cross Wasn’t?

Why Did Jesus Say He Was Praying Peter Wouldn’t Fail and Then Tell Him He Would?

Who Says the Jews Are Special?

Do the Jews Need to Accept Yeshua as Mashiach?

Does a Jew Stop Being Jewish if He/She Accepts Yeshua as Savior/Mashiach?

What Does it Mean to Say Someone is Jewish?

How can I Trust the Scriptures?

Whom Does Adonai Answer To?

How Many Ways Can People Pitchfork This Message Away From Themselves?

How Do You Know It’s God Talking and Not an Overactive Imagination?

If I Am a Gentile, Do I Need to Become Jewish?

Do Christians Need to Obey the Fourth Commandment?

Will Learning Jewish Traditions Enhance My Christian Beliefs?

What Version of the Bible is the Best?

Would it Help if I Learned Hebrew?

Does Yeshua Love the Jews?

Which Modern Day Jewish Sources Can We Learn From?

Does a Believer Need to Attend Meetings Regularly?

Dedication

I DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO my wife of over 31 years. I heard a preacher say that the Proverbs 31 woman does not exist. Well, I’ve got her and you can’t have her.

"Who can find a capable wife? Her value is far beyond that of pearls. 11 Her husband trusts her from his heart, and she will prove a great asset to him. 12 She works to bring him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She procures a supply of wool and flax and works with willing hands. 14 She is like those merchant vessels, bringing her food from far away (Chinese food, Taco Cabana). 15 It’s still dark when she rises to give food to her household and orders to the young women serving her (someday, honey; any volunteers?). 16 She considers a field, then buys it, and from her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She gathers her strength around her and throws herself into her work. 18 She sees that her business affairs go well; her lamp stays lit at night (at least until 8:30 PM). 19 She puts her hands to the staff with the flax; her fingers hold the spinning rod. 20 She reaches out to embrace the poor and opens her arms to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; since all of them are doubly clothed (at least, sometimes triply). 22 She makes (buys) her own quilts; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is known at the city gates (still looking for those, all we have is a sign) when he sits with the leaders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 Clothed with strength (do not tick her off) and dignity, she can laugh at the days to come (not easy with our economy). 26 When she opens her mouth, she speaks wisely; on her tongue is loving instruction. 27 She watches how things go in her house, not eating the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise; they make her happy (grandchildren also); her husband too, as he praises her: 29 `Many women have done wonderful things, but you surpass them all!’ 30 Charm can lie, beauty can vanish, but a woman who fears ADONAI should be praised. 31 Give her a share in what she produces; let her works speak her praises at the city gates (really need to find those)" (Proverbs 31:10-31, CJB, italicized not in original).

Scriptural references are King James Version (KJV) or Complete Jewish Bible (CJB).

Introduction

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THE YEAR WAS 1998. I was president of a monthly prayer breakfast group. We would meet on Saturday mornings, eat breakfast, play some music, sing some songs, pray, and listen to a guest speaker. We had decided to change our location to another restaurant further north in the city in the hopes of gaining new members. I was supposed to meet another member of our group there so we could evaluate the new location. As I waited in the lobby, the Holy Spirit nudged me to speak to another man waiting there. I invited him to our prayer meeting. He said he was in his synagogue on Saturday mornings. We talked for almost 45 minutes about our beliefs. I finally said, "See if you agree with this: We are both waiting for a bus