Study 9 From the Book of
Zechariah is: Zechariah 14
Tomorrow we will start the book of Malachi
Verses 1-5 appear to be a
prediction of the fall of Jerusalem in Ad 70, together with a prediction of the
Lord’s return. In the Gospel (e.g., Lk. 21:20-28) these two events are also
described as if they were one. Then follows an account of the blessings that
will ensue.
1.
Verses
1-5 describe the breaking in of the day of the Lord. Who will at that time be
gathered against Jerusalem. What will happen to the city and its inhabitants?
When and in what manner will the Lord appear.
2.
In
the day of the Lord what further results will come to pass as regards (A)
Jerusalem (verses 6-11; cf. Rev. 22:1-5; Jn. 4:13, 14); (b) those who attacked
Jerusalem (verses 12-15); and (c) the remnant of the nations that have escaped
(verses 16-19)?
3.
Picture
the city as described in verses 20, 21. Are you aiming to see that your life is
holy in every part? Cf. 2 Cor. 7:1; 1 Thes. 3:13; 1 Pet. 1:15, 16.
Note. Verses 20, 21. Every
aspect of the city’s life will bear the mark of holiness—business life,
religious life and domestic life. Verse 20b. The pots which were used for mundane
purposes shall be as holy as the bowls which held the blood of sacrifice.
