Zechariah 12
Today’s Passage: Zechariah 12
As we dive into Zechariah 12, he tells us the “oracle of the word of the Lord” or prophesy about the future. It’s very important, we notice what is said next. Before God tells us the prophecy, He reminds us that it was Him who created it all: Thus declares the Lord, who stretched out the heavens and founded the earth and formed the spirit of man within him.
Why would God need us to be reminded of who He is? Every bit of prophecy hinges on God being who He is. How could God talk about the future if He didn’t know what was going to happen? Because God is the founder of all things, we can trust Him and what He says about the future.
In verses 2-9, God prophesies about the end times. The “day” referenced in these verses is the day of the Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16, 19:17-21). It’s the day when God’s enemies, led by the Antichrist, will make war against God. But as God tell us in Zechariah, His enemies will not win. God is going to be victorious along with all who trust in Him. God will be the protector for anyone who has placed their faith in Jesus. We know this because in Zechariah 13:1 it says: On that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness.
Whose side are you on: with God or opposed to God? If opposed to God, what would stop you from repenting of your sin and trusting in Him? If with God, how does Zechariah 12 give you confidence?
Written By: Brice Stockton
As we dive into Zechariah 12, he tells us the “oracle of the word of the Lord” or prophesy about the future. It’s very important, we notice what is said next. Before God tells us the prophecy, He reminds us that it was Him who created it all: Thus declares the Lord, who stretched out the heavens and founded the earth and formed the spirit of man within him.
Why would God need us to be reminded of who He is? Every bit of prophecy hinges on God being who He is. How could God talk about the future if He didn’t know what was going to happen? Because God is the founder of all things, we can trust Him and what He says about the future.
In verses 2-9, God prophesies about the end times. The “day” referenced in these verses is the day of the Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:16, 19:17-21). It’s the day when God’s enemies, led by the Antichrist, will make war against God. But as God tell us in Zechariah, His enemies will not win. God is going to be victorious along with all who trust in Him. God will be the protector for anyone who has placed their faith in Jesus. We know this because in Zechariah 13:1 it says: On that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness.
Whose side are you on: with God or opposed to God? If opposed to God, what would stop you from repenting of your sin and trusting in Him? If with God, how does Zechariah 12 give you confidence?
Written By: Brice Stockton
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