Even though the Jews in the first century C.E. thought that they, as Abraham’s literal offspring, or descendants, would be the favored people, they looked for one person to come as the Messiah, or Christ. ​ — John 1: 25; 7: 41, 42; 8: 39 - 41.
Ehkki meie ajaarvamise 1. sajandil elanud juudid pidasid end Aabrahami järeltulijatena Jumala soosingus olevaks rahvaks, ootasid nad siiski konkreetse isiku, Messia ehk Kristuse saabumist.