Although Jesus had previously taught them in regard to the prophecies, yet they had been unable to entirely relinquish the idea of the temporal kingdom of Christ at his first coming. Their preconceived views led them to look upon his crucifixion as the final destruction of all their hopes. But when, in the midst of their discouragement, they were shown that the very things which had caused them to despair formed the climax of proof that their belief had been correct, their faith returned with increased strength. They now comprehended many things which their Master had said before his trial, and which they could not at that time understand. Everything was clear and plain to their minds. In the life and death of Jesus they saw the fulfillment of prophecy, and their hearts burned with love for their Saviour. {3SP 210.2}

Skønt Jesus før havde undervist dem angående profetierne, havde de dog ikke været i stand til aldeles at opgive den tanke, at Kristus ved sit første komme skulle oprette et timeligt rige. Disse forestillinger, som de før havde, bidrog til, at de betragtede hans korsfæstelse som noget, der helt tilintetgjorde deres forhåbninger; men da de nu, medens de følte sig så mismodige, fik indse, at de selv samme begivenheder, som havde bragt dem til at fortvivle, indeholdt de allerstærkeste beviser for, at deres tro havde været ret, vendte deres tro og tillid tilbage med fornyet styrke. Nu forstod de mange ting, som deres Mester havde sagt, før han blev forhørt, og som de da ikke kunne forstå. (211) Alt lå nu tydelig og klart for dem. I Jesu liv og død indså de, at profetierne var blevet opfyldte, og deres hjerte brændte i kærlighed til deres Frelser.