Judaism was also fully ripe for the accomplishment of ancient prophecy. Sadduceeism had leavened the ruling classes and afflicted the whole nation with rationalism. The Jewish people were under the government of Rome and were thoroughly dejected. A platform was erected on which the glories of God's grace might be exhibited. His own blessed Son now appeared among men and the glorious Gospel was proclaimed far and wide.
History repeats itself.
As it was in connection with the first advent so it is concerning the second. Just as there was a definite and unmistakable movement in all history preparing the way for the Dispensation of Grace, so is there a similar one going on now making ready the world for the Millennium. He comes back as the Prince of Peace to take the government upon His shoulder. History is repeating itself. Conditions in the world today more closely resemble those which obtained just before the first coming of Christ, than have those of any other generation since then.