Zechariah Chapter 9
For Zec
- God is going to bring judgment on Israels enemies so that God is seen in that place as the one who has the authority and power. They think that they are well protected and safe, yet God can break down those barriers and destroy them
- Talks about people are his swords - they are going to be at the frontline
- Prophecy about Jesus coming on a colt into Jerusalem which we know is true from the NT and that he will bring peace not, war to all areas
- Mentions the blood of the agreement - is that a link to Jesus where he will set people free through dying on the cross so that we can live in love and in his forgiveness.
- Tells Zec that God will come and ressue his people and look after them like a shepherd does his sheep - they would be familar with this and know that the shepherd will do anything for his sheep
For us to take away
- Reminder that what we read in the NT - some of it was propheised years before - a connection between the two and that God knew the plan from the begininng of time.
- Love and peace are so much better than hate and war
- God has the authority in our lives and we need to live in the power of him.
- He is our fortress, protector, can destroy the enemy
- We need to live in the knowledge of what Jesus has done for us on the cross whereever we are and whatever we are doing
- Jesus is the Good Shepherd and has good things for us
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What happens:
- God pronounces punishment on many different tribes and nations of people who have attacked and persecuted Israel.
- There is prophesy about Jesus.
- There is talk of how redemption can occur.
- The Lord promises to protect His people and make them great.
What does it mean:
- The punishment on the tribes and nations is what God has been talking about in some of the previous visions. Basically, God is going to attack those who attack His people.
- The prophecy about Jesus we know to be fulfilled! Sweet!
- The talk about captives again refers to Jesus. The covenant in blood refers to the covenant between God and Abraham about making him a great nation, this was sealed with a sacrifice. It also leads to Jesus about His "blood of the new covenant" that saves all people from sin. Being "captives in waterless pits" also links to Jesus with the woman at the well where He talks to her about how He is the living water that will never dry up. We have been captives in sin (waterless pits) and need the living water of Jesus to free us from them.
- The final part is an encouragement to us. God protects His people when they are right with God.
Stuff for us:
- God fulfills His prophecies. They're not just empty words.
- Jesus is the only way to be free from sin. He is the fulfilment of prophecy, the sacrifice of the new covenant and the living water that frees us from the captivity of our waterless pits.
- If we are right with God - in other words obeying Him - He will be faithful and protect us. He will fight our battles, destroy our enemies and make us greater.
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