Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?: 12 Key Prophecies That Unfold God’s Plan
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Overview
How will we be able to recognize the Messiah?
Christians claim that Jesus is the Messiah, but how can we know if that is true? Jesus revealed the truth about himself through passages in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings—which together comprise the Tanakh (the Old Testament).
In Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?, Messianic Jewish author David Brickner likewise guides us through twelve prophecies from all three sections of the Tanakh to show:
You’ll also find stories of contemporary Jewish people who discovered compelling connections to Jesus in their own Bibles.
Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or a committed believer—if you are in search of truth, this book is for you. Come and see how God’s timeless plan to redeem and renew the world still shines as a beacon of hope today.
- Guides readers through twelve prophecies from the Tanakh (Old Testament) to show the Messiah’s identity
- Reveals how God planned to bless the world through the Jewish people and the Messiah
- Shows compelling connections to Jesus found by contemporary Jewish people in their Bibles
- Foreword
- Introduction: Opened Minds Open Up Possibilities
- Introduction to Section One: Clues About Messiah in the Torah
- Chapter 1: Why a Messiah?
- Chapter 2: Get Out . . . and Be Blessed!
- Chapter 3: Member of the Tribe
- Chapter 4: Holy Moses
- Introduction to Section Two: Clues About Messiah in the Prophets
- Chapter 5: What’s the Hardest Miracle to Believe?
- Chapter 6: A Big Deal over a Little Town
- Chapter 7: The Dilemma of the Missing Prophecy
- Chapter 8: An Ancient Clue About What’s New
- Introduction to Section Three: Clues About Messiah in the Writings
- Chapter 9: King Messiah, God’s Own Son
- Chapter 10: Hope Beyond the Grave
- Chapter 11: Famous Last Words
- Chapter 12: Messiah the GOAT
- Appendix 1: More Life Stories of Minds Being Opened
- Appendix 2: Theophanies: When God Makes Appearances
- Appendix 3: Types: Pictures of Messiah in the Jewish Bible
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
“Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? Here is a book that takes you through some key Jewish Bible texts and offers what many may find a surprising conclusion. Written in a clear style, this book will reveal the clues God has left in His Word for what He is doing in the midst of our needy world.”
—Darrell L. Bock, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement Hendricks Center, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies
“If you love the Jewish people and God’s plan for them, as well as His plan for all people, then you will be thrilled to read this marvelous book by David Brickner. He does a brilliant job of taking twelve key prophecies in Hebrew Scripture (the Old Testament) and demonstrating how they have been fulfilled in the life of Yeshua. Though these twelve prophecies might be considered by some people to be complex or complicated, David Brickner does a superb job of explaining them with easy-to-understand clarity. I can’t say enough about the value of this work. It is a treasure to read and a treasure to be shared!”
—Bryan Hughes, Senior Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Bozeman, MT, and author of Romans 8:28 and Jesus’s Teaching on the Last Days
“‘Does the Jewish Bible point to Jesus?’ This question is one that is repeatedly asked among our people, especially in times when anti-Semitism raises its ugly head. Yet, during such challenges, our people often discover that the best friends our people can count on are those who believe in the Scriptures and who find therein the foundation of their faith thanks to Messiah. Nowadays we more clearly observe that love for Israel among Christians is a gift bestowed supernaturally from God for those who cherish the Word of God and who understand the place of Israel in God’s plan of salvation. Therefore, it is especially important for those who really love the Jewish people to know how they should present the love of God that is found in Messiah-Yeshua in a way that is accessible, and not in a manner foreign to our people. David did a wonderful job in answering the question of the title of his book, both to Jewish and Gentile audiences alike.”
—Samuel Smadja, Owner & President, Sar-El Group
“David Brickner has written such an engaging book! It’s like walking through space and time, encountering Moses and the prophets of old as they charted the path of the coming Messiah long before his appearance. Into his study of the Tanakh, Brickner artfully weaves the stories of many contemporary Jews who encountered a living hope in its pages: the hope of Israel.”
—Florent Varak, Chairman of the European Board of Jews for Jesus and senior director at Encompass World Partners
“I am thrilled to recommend David Brickner’s newest title, Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? For anyone serious about reaching Jewish people with the message of Messiah, and for anyone seeking the truth of God’s promised Deliverer, Yeshua, this book is a must-read.”
—Mark M. Yarbrough, President and Professor of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary; author of How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor
“From the Law of Moses to the Prophets, and the Psalms, Jesus is there. David brilliantly takes twelve prophecies from these three groupings of Scripture to illustrate how the Old Testament cannot be ‘disconnected’ from the New Testament. This book will remind you that Jesus came and is coming again, so ‘that the Scripture might be fulfilled.’ May your heart be filled with encouragement and joyous anticipation as you discover how the Bible points to Jesus, right from the start.”
—Janet Parshall, nationally syndicated talk show host
“This book offers an easy-to-read discussion about the Messiah in the Hebrew Bible from a Jewish man who has spent decades thinking about this topic. This book is a great read for a reader who is considering the topic of the Messiah in the Hebrew Bible for the first time, as well as the reader who has been thinking about this for years.”
—Seth Postell, Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Israel College of the Bible in Netanya, Israel
“In Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?, David Brickner opens his Jewish Bible to help us all see Jesus of Nazareth there—in the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. If you doubt that the Hebrew Scriptures, taken on their own terms, really point to Jesus, this book can satisfy your reservations.”
—Ray Ortlund, Renewal Ministries, Nashville, TN
“At last! David Brickner, the long-time leader of Jews for Jesus, lays out the Messianic claims of Jesus (Yeshua), based on Old Testament prophecy in a way that every reader can grasp. This helpful book is as edifying as it is practical. Read if you love the Jewish Messiah and the Jewish people.”
—Michael L. Brown, host of the Line of Fire radio broadcast; author of the five-volume series Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus; and the Director of Spiritual Renewal and Apologetics at the Jerusalem Bible Institute
“David Brickner’s Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? presents a thought-provoking examination of key prophetic passages and offers consequential insights for all readers. Written in a relatable and contextualized manner, Brickner challenges readers to engage deeply with the prophetic texts for themselves. For anyone seeking clarity on this issue, Brickner’s voice emerges as compelling, timely, and indispensable. Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? represents Brickner’s lifelong commitment to studying these texts, resulting in an essential resource for today’s seekers and believers alike.”
—Dominick S. Hernandez, associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
“The Messiahship of Yeshua is a topic of much misunderstanding in the Jewish (and non-Jewish) world. Through an authentic Jewish conversation, David Brickner explains in an engaging and personal way to both Jewish and Gentile readers how Yeshua fits the criteria of the promised Messiah, while making the good news very clear along the journey. The book starts with a vivid description of the resurrection of the Messiah, and then weaves through the Tenach, the Hebrew Scriptures, unpacking the passages that speak of who this Messiah would be and what he would do. This book has been an exciting read and I believe it will have a great impact on whoever reads it, whether they believe in Yeshua or not.”
—Erez Soref, President of ONE FOR ISRAEL; author of articles and books, including Reading Moses, Seeing Jesus: How the Torah Fulfills Its Goal in Yeshua
- Title: Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?: 12 Key Prophecies That Unfold God’s Plan
- Author: David Brickner
- Publisher: Moody
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Pages: 190
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- ISBNs: 9780802434166, 9780802470904, 0802434169, 0802470904
- Resource ID: LLS:DSJWSH12NGDSPLN
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-03T19:24:49Z
David Brickner is the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for Jews for Jesus. He previously served as the Executive Director and CEO from 1996 – 2024. Born in Massachusetts to Jewish parents, he comes from five generations of Jewish followers of Messiah Yeshua. David considers himself living proof that following Jesus does not require abandoning one’s Jewish identity.
David received his theological training at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and earned a BA in Judaica from Northeastern Illinois University. He went on to earn his MA in missiology with an emphasis on Jewish studies from the Fuller School of Intercultural Studies.
He is the author of several books, including Christ in the Feast of Tabernacles, Future Hope—A Jewish Christian Look at the End of the World and Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? David has been interviewed on secular and Christian national radio and television shows, including Larry King Live and In the Market with Janet Parshall.
David is married to Sabra Brickner and is the proud father of Isaac, Ilana, and Sivan. He is also the proud grandfather of Norah, Levy, and Itai.