The apostle Peter tells us the prophets made careful searches and inquiries concerning the time and the setting that the Christ would come. The Spirit of Christ revealed to them not only the glorious salvation we have in Jesus through His first coming, but of the glories to follow in His return. As we look to the prophecies concerning Christ's birth, life, death, and resurrection, nestled throughout these same passages are the promises of our glorious future hope, yet also, the hope of Israel.