Zechariah 12-14
The final three chapters of Zechariah’s great prophecy usher us into the “last days.” The scenes that God gave to Zechariah harmonize beautifully with the final chapters of Revelation. Here, we read of the final battle, when the nations of the earth are gathered in Israel to attack Jerusalem. Through Zechariah, God says that he will make Jerusalem “an immovable rock!” (12:3) She will remain ”intact in her place!” (12:6) God himself will fight against these nations.
Meanwhile, the inhabitants of Jerusalem will have a change of heart. “They will look on me,” God says, “the one they have pierced, and they will mourn...” (12:10). We Christians see this as a reference to Jesus’ piercing and the final revival among the Jews! They will be cleansed from their sin (13:1), and the idols will be banished from the land (13:2). [NOTE: Zech. 13:7 somehow applies both to Jesus’ passion (Matt. 26:56) and the end times.]
Finally, the Lord returns to fight against the nations that had surrounded Jerusalem! He “lands” on the Mt. of Olives; it splits in two. He comes with his “holy ones.” When night falls, there will be light. Living water will flow out from Jerusalem, and the Lord will be king over all the earth! (14:1-9) Hallelujah!
Tomorrow is our final day in the Old Testament!
Your fellow pilgrim through the prophets,
Pastor Gary
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