At first glance, this oracle seems to encompass a final day of judgment and wrath that sweeps up the entire globe in an event still future to us today. Yet, tucked into this far-reaching oracle are also mentions of Babylon, an empire long since crumbled into dust, with only the remnants of its grandeur ensconced in museums here and there. What do we make of this strange juxtaposition?
Minor Prophets: Zechariah, Finish With A Flourish!
Now, at last, this final vision rests on a time of great celebration, when all shall be made “Holy to the Lord.”
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Minor Prophets: Zechariah, Portents of Apocalypse
Part of what makes this final chapter confusing is how Zechariah seems to oscillate between idyllic scenes and catastrophic scenes. However, reading this chapter with John’s Revelation suggests a cohesive overall narrative.
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Minor Prophets: Zechariah’s “Millennium”
The last post envisioned future warfare and Christ’s fearsome appearance, This week looks at a possible view of the Millennium, and restored creation.
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Minor Prophets: Zechariah, A Mighty Earthquake
We have come at last to the final chapter of Zechariah’s final oracle, the most prophetic and profound (and for many scholars, puzzling) of the prophet’s visions.
