Strength to Strength welcomed Paul Garber to share about how the Messianic anticipation raised by the prophets shaped Israel.

Since the glory days of Israel’s greatest kings, David and Solomon, many prophets foretold a time when one of David’s descendants would rise to power and establish and restore God’s kingdom like never before. This descendant of David would be called the Messiah, the anointed King of Israel. His reign would be marked by universal peace and righteousness.

The prophet Daniel in particular gave prophecies that had to happen within a specific window of time. And time was running out. Where was the promised Messiah?

As the Romans swept through and conquered their ancient homeland, anticipation grew among the Jews. Was this the time when the Messiah would appear as the prophets predicted?

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/thy-kingdom-come-kingdom-promises-to-israel/