The time of Christ's coming, His anointing by the Holy Spirit, His death, and the giving of the gospel to the Gentiles, were definitely pointed out. It was the privilege of the Jewish people to understand these prophecies, and to recognize their fulfillment in the mission of Jesus. Christ urged upon His disciples the importance of prophetic study. Referring to the prophecy given to Daniel in regard to their time, He said, "Whoso readeth, let him understand." Matt. 24:15. After His resurrection He explained to the disciples in "all the prophets" "the things concerning Himself." Luke 24:27. The Saviour had spoken through all the prophets. "The Spirit of Christ which was in them" "testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow." 1 Peter 1:11.

Tiden for Kristi komme, hans salvning med Helligånden, hans død og evangeliets udbredelse til hedningerne var tydeligt udpeget. Det var det jødiske folks forrettighed at forstå disse profetier og at erkende deres opfyldelse gennem Jesu udsendelse. Kristus indprentede sine disciple, hvor betydningsfuldt det var at granske profetierne. Han henviste til den profeti, som Daniel havde modtaget med hensyn til deres egen tid. "Den, som læser det, han give agt." Matt. 24,15. Efter sin opstandelse udlagde han for disciplene, hvad der hos "alle profeterne" handlede om ham" Luk. 24,27. "Kristi Ånd i dem" vidnede forud om Kristi lidelser og al den herlighed, som skulle følge derefter." 1Peter 1,11.