Redeemer. In the words of David, the Anointed King, "The sweetener of the songs of Israel," in Psalm 89: "I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to My servant David, I have anointed him with My holy oil," through the conclusion of the Psalm, "Blessed is G-d forever, Amen v'Amen." [And as commentators explains the reason for King David's gratitude:] "He saw... the coming of Moshiach, he therefore gave thanks to Hashem."
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One of the essential components of the future true and complete Redemption is the building of the Third Beis HaMikdash (the Third Temple which will supersede the Mishkan [Tabernacle], as well as the first and second Temples), the "Sanctuary of G-d, the workings of Your hands." One should thus intensify those "actions and deeds" which are analogous to and a preparation for the building of the Holy Temple, by building new homes (or, by adding on to and strengthening existing) - homes for all three modes of Divine service: Torah, Tefillah (prayer) and acts of loving kindness.
(From the talks of Shabbos Parshas VaYigash, 5 Teves, 5751)
References:
- Verse 4.
- Verse 21.
- Even Ezra, loc. cit.
- Beshalach, 15:17.
