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WHAT DOES ZECHARIAH SAY OF CHRIST?
SEP 25
Zechariah 9:9-17
Memorise Zechariah 9:9 "behold, thy King cometh unto thee"
WHAT DOES ZECHARIAH SAY OF CHRIST?
In Zechariah 9:9-17, we read of an amazing prophecy concerning both the first and second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The daughters of Zion and Jerusalem are called to rejoice greatly, for the King comes, who is just and has salvation. He would come humbly, riding upon a colt, the foal of an ass. The vision then moves on to describe how this King will be as a mighty conqueror whose "dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth" (Zechariah 9:10). He shall lead the people, both of Ephraim (Israel) and Judah, and will march forth over their enemies in victory. "And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: and they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign (standard or banner) upon his land".
From the perspective of the Jews who were receiving this prophecy, it is easy to see how they might have merged the two prophecies together, and assumed that there would be only one coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. They would have seen the humble King who brings salvation to them to also be the one who would at that time conquer all their enemies and establish His kingdom on Earth. For us, we have the benefit of the complete revelation of God. We have both the Old and New Testaments to guide us in understanding Scriptures. We know that Zechariah 9:9 was certainly fulfilled at Jesus’ first coming, for he entered into Jerusalem as a humble servant seated upon a colt of an ass, as a great multitude spread their garments and waved branches shouting "Hosanna", welcoming Him as King. (Matthew 21:5-9). However, what happened next was not what they expected. Instead of siting upon the throne and ridding them of the foreign rulers, Jesus was tried before the Roman authorities and put to death!
Therefore we realize that Zechariah 9:10-17 was a prophecy of the second coming of Christ, where he will come as the conquering judge who would vanquish his enemies at the battle of Armageddon and establish an earthly kingdom, ruling from Jerusalem. Nonetheless, this was a prophecy of great comfort and encouragement to Israel then, for they were small and weak, and faced with numerous oppositions. Likewise, these prophecies can be of great encouragement to us as well, as we look forward in hope to the coming reign of the King of kings, and Lord of Lords!
Thought: Does the Second Coming of Christ comfort me?
Prayer: "Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Revelation 22:20)
Posted in Teens RPG
Zechariah 9:9-17
Memorise Zechariah 9:9 "behold, thy King cometh unto thee"
WHAT DOES ZECHARIAH SAY OF CHRIST?
In Zechariah 9:9-17, we read of an amazing prophecy concerning both the first and second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The daughters of Zion and Jerusalem are called to rejoice greatly, for the King comes, who is just and has salvation. He would come humbly, riding upon a colt, the foal of an ass. The vision then moves on to describe how this King will be as a mighty conqueror whose "dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth" (Zechariah 9:10). He shall lead the people, both of Ephraim (Israel) and Judah, and will march forth over their enemies in victory. "And the Lord their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: and they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign (standard or banner) upon his land".
From the perspective of the Jews who were receiving this prophecy, it is easy to see how they might have merged the two prophecies together, and assumed that there would be only one coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. They would have seen the humble King who brings salvation to them to also be the one who would at that time conquer all their enemies and establish His kingdom on Earth. For us, we have the benefit of the complete revelation of God. We have both the Old and New Testaments to guide us in understanding Scriptures. We know that Zechariah 9:9 was certainly fulfilled at Jesus’ first coming, for he entered into Jerusalem as a humble servant seated upon a colt of an ass, as a great multitude spread their garments and waved branches shouting "Hosanna", welcoming Him as King. (Matthew 21:5-9). However, what happened next was not what they expected. Instead of siting upon the throne and ridding them of the foreign rulers, Jesus was tried before the Roman authorities and put to death!
Therefore we realize that Zechariah 9:10-17 was a prophecy of the second coming of Christ, where he will come as the conquering judge who would vanquish his enemies at the battle of Armageddon and establish an earthly kingdom, ruling from Jerusalem. Nonetheless, this was a prophecy of great comfort and encouragement to Israel then, for they were small and weak, and faced with numerous oppositions. Likewise, these prophecies can be of great encouragement to us as well, as we look forward in hope to the coming reign of the King of kings, and Lord of Lords!
Thought: Does the Second Coming of Christ comfort me?
Prayer: "Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Revelation 22:20)
Posted in Teens RPG