Bible scholars talk about "400 Silent Years." Does this mean anything to you? It ought to if you want to know how God prepared Israel to receive her King. We are talking about the time between the "close" of the Old Testament and the "opening" of the New Testament. The "silent years" were anything but silent. Join the Grace United crew as we take a fascinating look at these years and how God wove a cultural tapestry of literature, religion and politics to create hope in his people, setting the stage for the birth of the Messiah.