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Zechariah 14 (Updated)
(I wasn’t quite at peace with the first attempt, so after getting a better write-up, I’m posting it as an update.) Zechariah has been presenting in deeply symbolic language what God could and would do for any people who make … Continue reading
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Isaiah Review
This book is one of the harder books to write. I’ve just finished reviewing my notes for the Book of Isaiah. He represents the pinnacle of Hebrew prophetic literature, so very otherworldly. You can just imagine Jesus saying, “How shall … Continue reading
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Zechariah 13
The vision of the previous chapter continues, describing what God can do if His people take seriously the call to live in repentance. The blessings cannot be described literally, so Zechariah indulges in rich symbolic imagery of a new age … Continue reading
Zechariah 12
God is poised to make things happen which haven’t been seen in a very long time, and many things not yet seen before. If Judah will repent and obey the Covenant, she can expect a bonus, blossoming from such a … Continue reading
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Zechariah 11
This chapter is very difficult to follow in most English translations. It was probably rather challenging to those who read it in Hebrew during Zechariah’s day. There are powerful dramatic images; it would seem Zechariah acted out some of these … Continue reading
Zechariah 10
As before, the prophet reveals to us the truth of God on multiple levels. This is how God operates, an image of what He is like when people embrace His truth. On the immediate level, Judah has yet to fully … Continue reading
Elijah's Inspiration
We could hardly expect to see and experience what the mighty prophet Elijah did. Still, nothing keeps us from learning by his humanity. I offer this excerpt from the coming book… 1 Kings 19:9-18 — By this time, the natural … Continue reading
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Zechariah 9
God revealed His Law Covenants to explain moral justice in this Fallen Realm, but also to symbolize the truth of the Spirit Realm. Hebrew scholars tell us these last chapters of Zechariah are in a noticeably different tone than the … Continue reading
Historical Footnote
Despite being sick right now, I’m still making decent progress on my Old Testament History notes. Out of 102 chapters, I’m up to almost 30. What follows is the only footnote. It’s important editorial information that I cannot squeeze into … Continue reading
Zechariah 8
The theme continues: What would God do if His people adhered to His Covenant? The prophet continues making the case that throughout her history, Israel had only rarely been faithful. Yet, were there not miracles aplenty in her official archives … Continue reading
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