We might express the distinctively Matthaean view of the Gospel somewhat after this fashion; Christ came in fulfilment of prophecy as Messiah; but His Messianic activity at His first coming consisted chiefly in the exposition of the new and higher Law by which His people should live until His second coming. (religion-online.org)
The greatest of the rabbis were convinced that everything in the Law and prophets spoke only of fulfilment in the days of the Messiah». (faith.org.uk)
, but God can, there are some of us who would rather live in hope than depend on Science for fulfilment of life's destiny. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)