By Elimu Assistant Team 
Expectations that the Jews had concerning the messiah
- He would conquer nations/ military ruler
- He would rule the world/ earthly king/ political leaders
- He would avenge the enemies of Israel/ punish the Romans
- He would be a descendant of David / Royal/ rich
- He was to set up a powerful kingdom of the Israelites/ make them prosperous
- Would appear in Jerusalem full of glory
- He was to appear/ come after the return of Elijah
- He was to perform miracles (mighty deeds)
- He would not associate with the poor/ sinners/ gentiles/ outcasts
