The kingdom preached after the forerunner
The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. Luke 16:16–17
The law and the prophets pointed forward until John the Baptist, the forerunner; now, with Jesus, the kingdom itself is preached. Not one tittle of the law fails, because every part of it is fulfilled in Him.
How we know: the chapter heading names Him
- a parallel account in Matthew 11:12-13 — All the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
- a parallel account in Matthew 5:17-18 — Not one jot or tittle shall pass from the law till all be fulfilled; He came to fulfil it.
