May 15, 2012
The “behold” of Zechariah 14:1 (untranslated by the NIV) begins the second section of Zechariah’s second “oracle” (Zechariah 12-14). The first Section (Zechariah 12-13) was structured around the “day of the Lord” when God will renew covenant with Israel, defend Jerusalem, pour out the divine Spirit of grace, and cleanse the house of David from […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Bible-Zechariah, Eschatology, Jerusalem, Judah, Kingdom of God, Messiah, Zechariah 14:1-15 |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 22, 2012
For the fourth time the “word of the Lord” comes to Zechariah in response to the question asked by the representatives of Bethel (Zechariah 7:1-3). They had asked whether they should continue their lament fasts. Finally, Zechariah answers their question. Zechariah, however, did not give them a quick answer. Rather, he took them through their […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Bible-Zechariah, Blessing, Eschatology, Nations, Presence, Zechariah 8:18-23 |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 16, 2012
In December 518 representatives from Bethel came to Judah and asked the leaders whether they should continue their lament fasts over the fall of Jerusalem (Zechariah 7:1-3). Zechariah responded with four distinct oracles (identified by the phrase the “word of the Lord came to me/Zechariah” in7:4, 8; 8:1, 18). He first questioned their motives for […]
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Theology | Tagged: Abrahamic Promise, Bible-Proverbs, Bible-Zechariah, Blessing, Covenant, Jerusalem, Love, Mission, Promise, Zechariah 8:1-17 |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 1, 2012
On December 7, 518 BCE, almost two years after Zechariah’s eight visions on February 15, 519 assure Judah that the temple will be rebuilt (Zechariah 1:7) and two years before the dedication of the temple on March 12, 516 (Ezra 6:15-18), a delegation from Bethel comes to Jerusalem to ask Yahweh a question. They ask […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: Bible-Zechariah, Economic Injustice, Fasting, Injustice, Lament, Oppresssion, Poor, Poverty, Sin, Zechariah 7:1-7 |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks