The Prophecies Respecting the Messiah - Chapter 3

Summary

The sermon explores the prophecies concerning the Messiah, focusing on the timing of His coming as foretold in the Old Testament. It argues that the Messiah was to come before the political and ecclesiastical authority of the tribe of Judah ceased, and before the destruction of the Second Temple. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus fulfilled these prophecies, coming at the appointed time and exhibiting the characteristics of the promised Messiah. The sermon also discusses the significance of the prophecy in Genesis 49:10 and Haggai 2:6-9, affirming Jesus as the fulfillment of these messianic expectations.