"And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come." Previously we had a look at the first part of what Jesus said. Let's now look at the second. What was it that Jesus was offering to those listening? He was offering a key of understanding. 'This is Elias' is a... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:17 – the Conclusion
"For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids." As we now come to the end of this chapter, we also come to the end of this prophetic utterance for this particular time. Though at that time, the prophet looked... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:16
"And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people:" In the previous verses we have seen the rise of the Church and the divine protection and authority that rests on it. Now we see all this encapsulated in verse 16 & 17. When we consider that Jesus... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:15b – The Invincible Church part 2
“The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.” It wasn't originally my plan to cover verse 15 in two parts, but due... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:15 – The Invincible Church
"The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar." As we get to the end of Zechariah 9, it's worth having a quick... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:12
"Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;" In our previous verses we've seen the foretelling of the coming Messiah, a brief description of him, and closed with the promise that there would be a new covenant that would free... Continue Reading →
Zechariah 9:8
This passage in Zechariah is one of my all-time favorite study passages. In my study Bible, the side note area is almost completely filled with notes on it. Today let's have a look at verse 8, as the introduction to the messianic age. In the KJV it reads: Zec 9:8 And I will encamp about... Continue Reading →
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