Jesus also lived in a time like this. When he was born, all his age mates where he lived were killed.

His cousin John the Baptist was beheaded. The Jews were living in a time where the economy was terrible and they were ruled by the Romans. They had to pay taxes even when the majority of them were not earning enough to support their families.

They were expecting a savior. Then Jesus comes to the scene and promises them peace in a time where things were so unsettled.