“Symbolic of things to come.”

DAY 258
6-18-10
ZECHARIAH 1-7


Good Morning!

Zechariah was given a messianic vision, “symbolic of things to come” (3:8). God’s judgment of his people and the nations; a new High Priest; the Branch; God’s holy presence in Jerusalem; and his expectations that righteousness and justice prevail; are the consistent message. We’ve seen this prophetic theme since the nation divided and God raised his servants – the Prophets.

I want us to understand the overall message we have been reading in the prophets, that the people of God deserve the punishment they are receiving. It is meant to cause them to repent and turn back to the Lord. Not only will God will forgive them; but he is planning to bless them – all people – through a new leader; a new Jerusalem; and a new nation. Read again…

"'Return to me,' declares the Lord Almighty, 'and I will return to you,' says the Lord Almighty. Do not be like your forefathers, to whom the earlier prophets proclaimed: This is what the Lord Almighty says: 'Turn from your evil ways and your evil practices.'" (1:3-4)


"Many nations will be joined with the Lord in that day and will become my people. I will live among you and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. The Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem. Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling." (2:11-13)

Just to be clear, this message is about Jesus, the savior of the whole world; and his church. We are the recipients of this blessing. We should praise God for everything he did to save his people then, and save us today. Do not give in to the temptation to dismiss the word of Zechariah and the other prophets. They were written for our benefit.

“We have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place…” (2 Peter 1:19)

Barry