What sequence did Old Testament prophecy predict after the Messiah came?
Old Testament prophecy predicted a continuous sequence: after the Messiah came, Israel would crucify Him, then the seven-year Tribulation (Daniel's 70th week) would come on the scene, and then Christ would return and set up His Kingdom, according to the Old Testament program, with no interruption.
Les explains that the Old Testament program was presented as a steady flow, with no interruption. According to that sequence, the Messiah would come, Israel would crucify Him, and then the Tribulation—the seven years of Daniel's 70th week—would come on the scene. After that, Christ would return and set up His Kingdom. Les notes that God had dealt primarily with the nation of Israel, with exceptions because He is sovereign. But Israel rejected the opportunity and "blew it."