People expected the Messiah to associate with the religious elite and those in power. Instead, Jesus spent time with the marginalized, such as tax collectors, sinners, and the poor, demonstrating that God’s love extends to everyone.

Some expected the Messiah to be a wealthy, powerful ruler who would live in splendor. Yet Jesus was born in a humble stable, lived a life of poverty, and taught that true greatness comes through serving others.

Many Jews believed the Messiah would come solely for the Jewish people and their nation. But the truth is that Jesus came to offer salvation to all people, regardless of ethnicity or nationality, fulfilling God’s promise to bless all nations through Abraham.

Many expected the Messiah to be a political leader or warrior who would overthrow Roman rule, establish an earthly kingdom and restore Israel to its former glory. Yet Jesus’ mission was not to establish an earthly kingdom through force, but to liberate humanity from the bondage of sin and death, offering spiritual redemption and eternal life.

Some expected the Messiah to strictly enforce the Law of Moses and punish sinners. Instead, Jesus emphasized grace, mercy, and compassion, healing the sick and forgiving sinners rather than condemning them.