Greg, several English versions of the bible say that Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his ministry. Read Luke 3:23.
Daniel 9:26 states, "AFTER three score and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off".
AFTER THE END OF the 69th week would then mean that Messiah was "cut off" sometime during the 70th week.
Daniel 9:26 tells us that Jesus was cut off "AFTER" the 69th week , and Daniel 9:27 tells us Jesus was cut off "in the midst of the 70th week".
The 2,000 + year gap started in the mist (middle of the 70th week) when Jesus was crucified, which leaves only the last half of the 70th week (3 ½ years remaining to be fulfilled. The last half of the 70th week (3 ½ years) will begin when Jesus resurrects/raptures the Body of Christ Church and it will end 3 ½ years latter at the Second Coming of Jesus.
Greg, here’s a few questions for you.
1. Who do you think was cutoff in the mist of the 70th week, if it’s not Jesus?
2. Who do you think the “He” in Daniel 9:27 is referring to, if it’s not Jesus?
3. Who do you think the second “he” is in Daniel 9:27 that “shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate”, if it’s not Jesus?
4. What event fulfilled “unto the Messiah the Prince” in Daniel 9:25 ?
Romans 15:8 “Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:”
The Abrahamic covenant is everlasting and is a blessing for all nations.
Hebrew 10:16 tells us that God is going to give the Hebrew people a new covenant: “ This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;”.
Christ's sacrifice on the cross was final. There is no need for another sacrifice, ever. Jesus paid the price for all sins.
The destruction of the temple in 70A.D. occurred during the Gap period.
Greg, I hope this helps.
Garry B