Monthly Archives: December 2012

In Malachi 3 and 4 God will send His messenger who will purify the people. God accuses them of robbing Him but shortchanging the tithes and offerings. They have wondered what they get out of serving God. Instead of revering … Continue reading →

In Malachi 1 and 2 God is displeased with the sacrifices given at the altar. The people no longer present the best, the spotless. They give the seconds, the irregulars. The priests are chided because they no longer teach the … Continue reading →

Zechariah 13 and 14 very much seem to be prophecies concerning the last days. The Lord takes the throne and rules over all the earth. The battle is fought on the Mount of Olives. Living waters flow out from Jerusalem. … Continue reading →

Zechariah 11and 12 presents an interesting illustration of how God dealt with His people. They are the sheep and the leaders are the shepherds. The shepherds doomed the sheep. The Lord had two staffs Favor and Unity. But the sheep … Continue reading →

In Zechariah 9 and 10 God punishes the nations that are against Israel. Its king rides in on a donkey bringing peace to the nations. God is angry with the former shepherds of the people. They led the flock away. … Continue reading →

In Zechariah 7 and 8 God remembers the disobedience of past generations but promises that things will change. He will no longer treat the remnant the way He did in the past. He will establish them in Jerusalem and will … Continue reading →

Zechariah 5 and 6 presents the law as a scroll that convicts people of their sins. There is a basket of iniquity in which a woman “Wickedness” sits. Two winged women take the basket away. Another image similar to Revelation … Continue reading →

I have been reading many posts from friends this December talking about Christmas. Some bemoan the disappearance of Christ in Christmas either because we replace “Christ” with an “X” or are too focused on Santa or wish people “Happy Holidays”. Others … Continue reading →

Zechariah 3 and 4 presents the high priest Joshua standing before the Lord along with the accuser (the meaning of “Satan”). Joshua is dressed in filthy clothes representing sin. The clothes are removed, signifying the removal of his guilt. Joshua … Continue reading →

Zechariah 1 and 2 was written while the people are at the end of their exile under King Darius. God has punished the people and now is ready to restore Jerusalem, Israel and Judah. Many of the images in Zechariah … Continue reading →