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Listen to the 4th lesson in the series, Christ—Visible in the O.T. Prophets(16 minutes).

Introduction

• Christ’s identity is in the background of every OT book
• Each of the 3 sections – Law, Prophets, Writings – testifies to Jesus Christ
• In Jewish thought, the prophets begin with Joshua.
• While we could examine Messianic prophecy in Isaiah 53, Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 34, Micah 5, Malachi 3, or many other books,  in this lesson I thought I’d dwell on one of Jesus’ favorite prophets, one which is ever in the background of his words and actions especially during the Passion Week: Zechariah

Zechariah 9-14: overview

• 9-11 shepherd-king
• 12-14 universal ruler
• Note: there are messanic texts earlier in Zechariah; we are just skipping them.

Zechariah 9-14: specific passages

• 9:9 – though in context of military victory – Jesus must have disappointed them
• 9:11 – blood of covenant
• 9:12, 10:6 – restoration of God’s people
• 10:3, 11:15,17 – anger with wicked shepherds (reminiscent of Ezekiel 34, the Good Shepherd passage)
• 11:12 – valuation at 30 pieces of silver (slave price?)—which is then thrown to the potter (11:13)
• 12:10 – outpoured spirit
• 12:10-14 – mourning for the one who was pierced
• 13:1 – fountain for cleansing (John 4, 7)
• 13:7 – shepherd struck and sheep scattered
• 14:4 – (context of war against Jerusalem), Mount of Olives. (On the basis of this text, many Jews, Christians, and Muslims believe the general resurrection and the last judgment will begin at the Mount of Olives.)
• 14:8 –living waters flowing out of Jerusalem (frequently depicted in Rev 22:1-17)
• 14:9 – Lord king over all the earth
• 14:16-19 – emphasis on Feast of Tabernacles (Pentecost): special focus on devotion to the word of God
• 14:21 – Temple will be cleansed of merchants (or Canaanites—same word)

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