eternity bible study

The LORD will move mountains to save Jerusalem. He will move mountains as he saves us as well.

Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.

When Christ returns he will cut off all idolatry and false teachings. He will be the only source of truth, justice and peace on earth.

The proper response to God’s spirit of grace and mercy is our acknowledgment of the magnitude of our own sin. Weeping and mourning reflected the humility of heart being reconciled to God.

The LORD will reestablish his kingdom on earth. He will use Jerusalem to bring down all nations that oppose him.

God will bring salvation and truth back to the world using Jerusalem, as Christ reestablishes his kingdom.

Great study. The 3 false shepherds are judged. A new good shepherd comes, but is rejected by a flock “doomed” to its own slaughter. It’s an amazing OT prophecy of Christ. As Jesus is crucified, the ultimate rejection, the 2 covenants (shepherd’s staffs) are broken between God and the nations, and the nation Israel itself. Only by the blood of Christ can there be restoration. The doomed sheep pay 30 pieces of silver (slave’s wages) for the Good Shepherd’s work. The “doomed” flock then are left in the hands of a worthless shepherd. This worthless shepherd will eventually be subdued, a prophecy of Christ’s second coming.

God will restore his people, and will judge the false shepherds.

So much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. Jesus Christ is our cornerstone, our nail of support, and our eternal protection. It is he who will strengthen us, save us, and redeem us, because of his great love and compassion for us.

Ask God in prayer for what you need, with a sense of dependency. It is God who provides. God loves us so much, and is hot with anger at those who lead his people away from this relationship with him.