Category Archives: Old Testament

The Sun of Righteousness, Malachi 4:2, Psalm 19:4-6

“In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. His going forth is from the end of the heaven, … Continue reading

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The Immutability of God, Malachi 3:6

“I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.”- Malachi 3:6 It has been said by some one that “the proper study of mankind is man.” I will not oppose the idea, but I … Continue reading

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The Messenger of the Covenant, Malachi 3:1

“The messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in.”—Malachi 3:1 The Lord’s People delight in the covenant itself. It is an unfailing source of consolation to them so often as the Holy Spirit leads them to its green pastures, and … Continue reading

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A Peal of Bells, Zechariah 14:20

“In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD.”—Zechariah 14:20. There are many days already past which we might well have wished to see. Who would not have rejoiced to have beheld the … Continue reading

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Light at Evening Time, Zechariah 14:7

“It shall come to pass that at evening time it shall be light.”—Zechariah 14:7. I shall not stay to notice the particular occasion upon which these words were uttered, or to discover the time to which they more especially refer; … Continue reading

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Light at Evening Time, Zechariah 14:6-7

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear nor dark: But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, not day, nor night; but it shall come to … Continue reading

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The Open Fountain, Zechariah 13:1

“In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.”—Zechariah 13:1. We do not grudge to the seed of Israel after the flesh the first … Continue reading

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Apart, Zechariah 12:12-14

“And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Levi apart, … Continue reading

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The Day of the Lord, Zechariah 14:1-21

Introduction These are the last days of Israel’s history as they are being regathered. They established their nation under a grant given to them by the United Nations providing international protection. Although the nation as a whole is still in … Continue reading

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The Cleansing of Israel, Zechariah 13:1-9

Introduction There’s a wonderful day coming for Israel. Zechariah identifies it as a day of spiritual cleansing. He says, “In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for … Continue reading

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Israel’s Final Deliverance, Zechariah 12:1-14

Introduction The twelfth chapter of Zechariah presents the familiar theme of Israel’s final deliverance and salvation. Zechariah has been predicting it throughout and now gives a description of its coming to pass. Today it is relatively easy to imagine Israel … Continue reading

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The False Shepherd, Zechariah 11:15-17

Introduction The book of Zechariah is of tremendous prophetic importance in viewing history from the time of Zechariah to the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. One of the most significant prophetic events is the rise of an individual commonly … Continue reading

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The Rejection of the True Shepherd, Zechariah 11:1-14

Introduction Zechariah 11 is a very sad chapter. It stands out in stark comparison to chapters 9 and 10. It pictures the Messiah (whom we know to be Jesus Christ) as a Shepherd. That’s a familiar concept to us because … Continue reading

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The Redemption of Israel, Zechariah 10:1-12

Introduction Romans 11:1 asks a question that theologians and students of the Bible still discuss today: “Hath God cast away his people?” Paul answered it succinctly in the next verse: “God hath not cast away his people whom he foreknew.” … Continue reading

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The Saga of Two Conquerors–Part 2, Zechariah 9:9-17

Introduction A. The Results of the King’s Return People often ask, “What’s wrong with the world? Why are there such things as injustice, turmoil, conflict, disease, pain, tragedy, and chaos?” The answer is simple: the King is absent. As the … Continue reading

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The Saga of Two Conquerors–Part 1, Zechariah 9:1-8

As Christians we believe that Jesus Christ, the Messiah of Israel and Savior of the world, is going to return to earth to establish the Kingdom promised to Israel and all those who have trusted in Him. We anticipate the … Continue reading

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A Call to Worship, Zechariah 8:21

“And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of Hosts: I will go also.” Zechariah 8:21. This prophecy may relate to the Jews, … Continue reading

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Sad Fasts Changed to Glad Feasts, Zechariah 8:19

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, … Continue reading

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Christ Glorified as the Builder of His Church, Zechariah 6:13

“He shall build the temple of the Lord, and he shall bear the glory.” – Zechariah 6:13. “There’s music in all things, if men had ears; This world is but the echo of the spheres.” Heaven sings evermore. Before the … Continue reading

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The Day of Small Things, Zechariah 4:10

Zech. 4:10 – “For who hath despised the Day of small things?” Men, brethren, and fathers, at sundry times and in diverse manners, God spake to the fathers by the prophets, before he spoke to us in these last days … Continue reading

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