Beth HaDerech; Messianic Jewish Congregation, Toronto, Canada

The Messianic Age according to Rambam

"Behold I will send to you Elijah the Prophet before the arrival of the great and awesome day of God"—the Prophet Malachi. Elijah will appear in order to herald the coming of Mashiach, though there's much speculation as to precisely when he will appear. With his arrival, he will also serve several other important functions. The prophet Ezekiel describes a climactic war, the Battle of Gog and Magog, that will occur prior to the arrival of the Mashiach. This topic is shrouded in mystery: we are uncertain as to the identity of Gog and Magog, whether Gog and Magog are the names of nations or individuals, whether this battle will be a physical or spiritual battle, and even whether it has already occurred or not. One of the most important aspects of the Redemption is the promise of the ingathering of the exiles from the Diaspora, with all Jews settling in their tribal portion of the Holy Land. We are assured that no Jew will be left behind—including the Ten "Lost Tribes." The rebuilt Holy Temple in Jerusalem will be the central focus of all humanity—as Isaiah says, "My home will be considered a 'House of Prayer' for all the nations." The Messianic Era will be one of tremendous prosperity—"delicacies will be commonplace like dust." That will leave humankind with ample free time—and all the nations of the world...