Feb 12 2025 43 mins 2
Zechariah chapter 14 brings to a conclusion the final prophetic message concerning Jerusalem, the Jewish people and the nations as the prophet's book comes to a close.
Beginning with 13:6 through the end of Zechariah's book, the prophet provides us with a summary of end-time events:
First, he draws our attention to the rejection of Messiah which will result in his death (13:7a). Ultimately, Messiah's death is orchestrated by God Himself and is for the purpose of providing Israel with the atonement for sin (12:10; 13:1).
Second, the nation of Israel will be dispersed (13:7b). This passage is first applied to the scattering of Yeshua's disciples in anticipation of the dispersion of the entire nation (Matthew 26:31; 23:37-39).
Third, the prophet looks into the distant future from his day and mentions a period referred to as "the time of Jacob's trouble" (13:8-9; Jeremiah 30:7). This is the tribulation period that is spoken of in great detail in the book of Revelation.
Fourth, the attempt by the false messiah to destroy the Jewish people will come to a head in the battle for Jerusalem (14:1-2). The prophet describes the devastation of the city and the near annihilation of God's people Israel.
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