None of these things were accomplished in His first coming, but He is coming again!
Six things to be done in the 70 weeks of Daniel (Dan. 9:24):
(1) “To finish (put an end to) the transgression.” The
Hebrew word pesha` (HSN-<H6588>) means revolt; rebel; sin against
lawful authority. It is often translated “transgression” (Ps. 51:1;
Isa. 43:25; etc.). This transgression has reference to the sins
of Israel at Jerusalem, the culmination of their sins when they will be
saved from all sin at the return of their Messiah who will turn
ungodliness from Jacob and convert the nation in a day (Rom. 11:25–29; Isa. 66:7–10; Ezek. 36:24–30).
(2) “To
make an end of sins” concerning Israel and Jerusalem. This has never
been done, but will be accomplished at the second coming of Christ (Ezek. 36:24–30; 37:24–27; 43:7; Zech. 14). The
Spirit of repentance will be poured out upon Israel just before the
second coming, and a fountain for sin and uncleanness will be opened to
the whole nation at that time (Zech. 12:10—Zech. 13:1; Rom. 11:25–29).
(3) “To make reconciliation (atonement; Hebrew: kaphar
(HSN-<H3722>), to cover; make atonement) for iniquity.” This was done for Israel and all others on the cross (Isa. 53; Col. 1:20; 2:14–17; 1Pet. 2:24), but
Israel as a nation has not yet experienced this covering for sin. They
will be fully reconciled to God at the second coming of Christ (Isa. 1:18–20; 66:7–8; Zech. 12:10—Zech. 13:1; Mt. 23:37–39; Rom. 11:25–29).
(4) “To
bring in everlasting righteousness.” When transgression comes to an
end, when an end of sins is made, and when full atonement for all sin is
experienced by Israel, then everlasting righteousness concerning Israel
and Jerusalem will be ushered in (Isa. 9:6–7; 12:1–6; Dan.
2:44–45; 7:13–14, 18, 27; Ezek. 43:7; Zech. 14; Lk. 1:32–33; Rom.
11:25–29; Rev. 11:15; Rev. 19:11—Rev. 20:10; Rev. 21:1—Rev. 22:5).
(5) “To
seal up the vision and prophecy.” The prophecies concerning Israel and
Jerusalem and their eternal restoration under their Messiah will be
fulfilled. The word for “prophecy” here should have been
translated “prophet.” It could also mean that there will be no more need
for inspired men to rebuke Israel at Jerusalem in the attempt to lead
them to God and righteousness when the Messiah comes, “for all shall
know the Lord from the least unto the greatest of them” (Isa. 11:9;
66:7–10; Jer. 31:31–40; Rom. 11:25–29).
(6) “To anoint the most holy.” This refers to the cleansing of the holy of holies,
the temple, and the city of Jerusalem from the abomination of
desolation, the sacrilege of Gentiles; and to the anointing of the
Millennial temple of Ezek. 40–43; Zech. 6:12–13. “The most holy” is
never used of a person, nor would the Jews ever associate this term with
their Messiah who is always distinguished by the simple title, Messiah.
Therefore, to teach that this refers to man crowning Christ is out of
harmony with Scripture. Man is not to anoint and crown Christ. This has
already been done by God the Father (Lk. 22:29; Acts 1:7; 2:36; Php.
2:9–11; Heb. 1:1–3; Rev. 11:15; 19:11–21; Dan. 7:13–14).
credit to Ken Kovach
