Topic: the 14th chapter of Zechariah really culminates all of the important prophesies God has given to Israel and the Jewish people. It deals with their enemies, the battle of Armageddon, the antichrist, the tribulation, and the second coming of Christ, Christ setting up his Kingdom after he splits the Mt. Zion with a stomp of His foot.
Vs8: the seasons are going to continue on through the millennial reign of Christ. Satan won't be loose, and Christ will rule from Jerusalem. A river will run from the Dead Sea, through Jerusalem, through the Mount of Olives, and to the Mediterranean Sea.
Vs9: today we have kings, presidents, and dictators. When Christ rules, there will be one king only, ruled with a rod of iron. Today the world rejects Christ. We can't say a pray in the name of Jesus Christ in schools or government agencies.
Vs10: From the southern point to the northern point will be turned flat during the battle of Armageddon with Jerusalem on a hill above the new plain. If you get a map of old Jerusalem, we know where some of these locations are but not all. Jerusalem will physically be above and over, higher than all the other land there.
Vs11: Jerusalem has been destroyed at least 14 different times in history. This won't happen any more.
Vs12: this goes back to when the battle is actually fought and Christ goes aback and stands on the Mount of Olives. Jesus' weapons will blow the flesh off of Israel's enemies. It sounds like a neutron bomb,... |
