Zechariah 9-11; 1 John 5
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Zechariah continues to proclaim prophecies about Israel's future. As usual, he speaks of forthcoming salvation alongside the continuing punishment for the nation's sins. This is symbolized by the "two staffs"—favor and Union (Zech. 11:7).
He also mentions Israel's scattering before they are gathered again in their land (Zech 10:9).
Regarding the coming of the Messiah, Zechariah gives two prophecies. First, about His triumphant entry into Jerusalem: "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey" (Zech. 9:9). Second, about Him being sold for 30 pieces of silver, which would eventually be used for the potter's field: "I told them, 'If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.' So they paid me thirty pieces of silver" (Zech. 11:12). "And the Lord said to me, 'Throw it to the potter' — the handsome price at which they valued me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter at the house of the Lord" (Zech. 11:13).
These events were fulfilled with detailed accuracy in the life of Jesus (Matthew 27:3-10).
1 John 5
True faith in Jesus Christ is tied to being born again, which inevitably leads to love for God and others. Moreover, those born of God have the strength to overcome the world, and this happens through trust in Christ.
An active faith provides the foundation for assurance of salvation: "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13).
Zechariah continues to proclaim prophecies about Israel's future. As usual, he speaks of forthcoming salvation alongside the continuing punishment for the nation's sins. This is symbolized by the "two staffs"—favor and Union (Zech. 11:7).
He also mentions Israel's scattering before they are gathered again in their land (Zech 10:9).
Regarding the coming of the Messiah, Zechariah gives two prophecies. First, about His triumphant entry into Jerusalem: "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey" (Zech. 9:9). Second, about Him being sold for 30 pieces of silver, which would eventually be used for the potter's field: "I told them, 'If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.' So they paid me thirty pieces of silver" (Zech. 11:12). "And the Lord said to me, 'Throw it to the potter' — the handsome price at which they valued me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter at the house of the Lord" (Zech. 11:13).
These events were fulfilled with detailed accuracy in the life of Jesus (Matthew 27:3-10).
1 John 5
True faith in Jesus Christ is tied to being born again, which inevitably leads to love for God and others. Moreover, those born of God have the strength to overcome the world, and this happens through trust in Christ.
An active faith provides the foundation for assurance of salvation: "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13).
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