Definitely a time of trouble. And many of the prophecies about this savior point to someone whose life looks a lot like Jesus'. For instance, Isaiah 53 says the person will be misunderstood and mistreated, just like Jesus was. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And as one from whom men hide their face, he was despised, and we didn't respect him. And a lot of the prophecies, like Daniel 7.14 for instance, explain that when the Messiah comes there will be this awesome new everlasting kingdom. And that had to sound pretty good to people who'd had their autonomy taken away from them.