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Messianic References

Introduction

Every Shabbat, Jewish congregations around the world read from the Torah (the Five Books of Moses) and a corresponding Haftarah (selection from the Prophets). What many don’t realize is that messianic prophecies are woven throughout these regular weekly readings—not hidden away but proclaimed publicly in synagogues year after year.

Understanding the Reading Cycle

The Jewish community follows an annual cycle of Torah readings, divided into 54 portions (called parshiyot). Each Sabbath, a portion is read along with a complementary passage from the Prophets. The dates shift each year according to the Hebrew calendar.

These aren’t Christian inventions overlaid on the text. They’re part of the ancient Jewish Scriptures, read continuously for millennia.

Torah Portions with Messianic Content:

  1. Lech-Lecha – Go Forth – All nations blessed through Abraham’s seed (Genesis 12:1-17:27) – November 1, 2025
  2. Vayera – And He Appeared – Abraham’s seed will bless all nations (Genesis 18:18) – November 8, 2025
  3. Vayechi – He Lived – Shiloh prophecy – scepter from Judah (Genesis 49:10) – January 3, 2026
  4. Bo – Come – Passover lamb prefigures Messiah (Exodus 10:1-13:16) – January 24, 2026
  5. Vayikra – And He Called – Sacrificial system points to ultimate atonement (Leviticus 1:1-5:26) – March 21, 2026
  6. Achrei Mot – After the Death – Day of Atonement ritual foreshadows Messiah (Leviticus 16:1-18:30) – April 25, 2026
  7. Behar – On the Mountain – Jubilee – ultimate restoration and redemption (Leviticus 25:1-26:2) – May 9, 2026
  8. Nasso – Take Up – Aaronic blessing – Messiah brings ultimate peace (Numbers 4:21-7:89) – May 30, 2026
  9. Chukat – Statute – Red heifer – ultimate purification (Numbers 19:1-22:1) – June 27, 2026
  10. Balak – Balak – Star from Jacob, scepter from Israel (Numbers 24:17) – June 27, 2026 (combined with Chukat)
  11. Shoftim – Judges – Prophet like Moses will arise (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) – August 15, 2026

SPECIAL/HOLIDAY READINGS:

  1. Shabbat HaGadol – The Great Sabbath – Malachi 3 (Elijah before great day) – March 28, 2026 (Saturday before Passover)
  2. Pesach Day 1 – First Day Passover – Passover lamb (Exodus 12:21-51) – April 2, 2026
  3. Pesach Day 7 – Seventh Day Passover – II Samuel 22 (Anointed) – April 7, 2026
  4. Shavuot – Weeks/Pentecost – Ezekiel 1 (Glory of the LORD) – May 22, 2026
  5. Rosh Hashanah Day 2 – Head of the Year – Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22) – September 12, 2026
  6. Yom Kippur Morning – Day of Atonement – Day of Atonement ritual (Leviticus 16) – September 20, 2026
  7. Sukkot Day 1 – Tabernacles – Zechariah 14 (LORD will be king) – September 26, 2026
  8. Shabbat Parah – Sabbath of the Red Heifer – Red heifer ritual (Numbers 19:1-22) – March 21, 2026
  9. Shabbat Chanukah – Sabbath of Chanukah – Zechariah 2-4 (Not by might/power) – December 19, 2026
  10. Rosh Chodesh – New Month – Isaiah 66 (All flesh worship) – Various dates monthly
  11. Shabbat Rosh Chodesh – Sabbath of New Month – Jeremiah 31 (New covenant) – Various dates

HAFTARAH READINGS (interwoven throughout the year):

  1. Bereshit Haftarah – In the Beginning – Servant of the Lord (Isaiah 42:5-21) – October 18, 2025
  2. Lech-Lecha Haftarah – Go Forth – Comfort, servant (Isaiah 40:27-41:16) – November 1, 2025
  3. Vayigash Haftarah – And He Approached – David their king forever (Ezekiel 37:15-28) – December 27, 2025
  4. Yitro Haftarah – Jethro – Child is born, prince of peace (Isaiah 6:1-13) – February 7, 2026
  5. Mishpatim Haftarah – Judgments – David never lacks a man on throne (Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26) – February 14, 2026
  6. Vayikra Haftarah – And He Called – My servant Israel (Isaiah 43:21-44:23) – March 21, 2026
  7. Shemini Haftarah – Eighth – Throne established forever (II Samuel 6:1-7:17) – April 11, 2026
  8. Kedoshim Haftarah – Holy Ones – Restore fallen booth of David (Amos 9:7-15) – April 25, 2026
  9. Beha’alotcha Haftarah – When You Set Up – My servant the Branch (Zechariah 2:10-4:7) – June 6, 2026
  10. Balak Haftarah – Balak – Ruler from Bethlehem (Micah 5:6-6:8) – June 27, 2026
  11. Vaetchanan Haftarah – And I Pleaded – Prepare the way (Isaiah 40:1-26) – July 25, 2026
  12. Ekev Haftarah – Consequence – Servant, light to nations (Isaiah 49:14-51:3) – August 1, 2026
  13. Re’eh Haftarah – See – Anointed to bring good news (Isaiah 54:11-55:5) – August 8, 2026
  14. Shoftim Haftarah – Judges – Servant raised and lifted high (Isaiah 51:12-52:12) – August 15, 2026
  15. Ki Teitzei Haftarah – When You Go Forth – Anointed for our transgressions (Isaiah 53:1-54:10) – August 22, 2026
  16. Ki Tavo Haftarah – When You Come In – Everlasting covenant (Isaiah 60:1-22) – August 29, 2026
  17. Nitzavim Haftarah – Standing – Everlasting covenant (Isaiah 54:1-10; 55:6-56:8) – September 5, 2026
  18. Sukkot Day 1 Haftarah – Tabernacles – LORD will be king (Zechariah 14:1-21) – September 26, 2026

Summary:

  • ~15 Torah portions contain messianic content
  • ~28 Haftarah readings contain messianic prophecies
  • Combined: ~35-40 unique readings with messianic content (some overlap)
  • Out of 54 weekly portions + 17 special readings = 71 total

That means approximately 50-56% of all readings contain messianic prophecies!

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