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 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