Who is the one who was pierced in Zechariah 12? To what is “that day” referring? Is this something we are to look forward to or have the events of this passage already taken place? Pastor Carr answers these questions and more in this sermon.

What if God told us exactly what would happen during and after the ministry of Christ on earth? What if he did it 500 years before it happened? In this sermon, Pastor Michael Carr shows how God did just that and why it matters for the church today.

What is a man’s role and duties in his home? Are these roles arbitrarily assigned by God or are they rooted in the created order? Are there any theological or soteriological doctrines that risk being misunderstood if these truths are rejected, neglected or forgotten? Listen as the elders discuss these, and other questions, related to biblical patriarchy.

Zechariah informs much of our current political discourse. See what this text teaches about the role and importance of modern Israel in our political future. 

How is the use of unleavened bread for communion rooted in the Old Testament tradition? Does it matter if unleavened bread is used? Are individual ‘wafers’ okay for communion, or is symbolism lost by not using a ‘loaf’? How important is it ti maintain the purity of symbols? Is communion a time of celebration or introspection and mournful solemnity? Listen as the elders discuss these, and other questions, related to the symbolism of the communion bread.

Zechariah’s oracle continues with the anticipated righteous King taking in the role of the Good Shepherd who judges the bad shepherds, and unites, expands, and defends his flock. 

Does something mystical take place when Christians take communion, or is it just a symbolic remembrance? What does wine symbolize in communion? Why have we, and many churches, used grape juice instead of actual wine? When did that start? Is it okay? Listen as the elders discuss these, and other questions, related to the symbolism of wine in communion.

What type of king was promised to post-exilic Israel? How would he be different from the kings that came before him? In this passage Zechariah captures the mind as he foretells of the coming King and the extent of His glory and reign. 

What is the meaning and purpose of communion? Who can partake of the table? What is a person professing when they partake? Should you ever refrain from taking of the table because you feel unworthy that Lord’s Day? And can a person take communion at home, or at some other event outside the church? Listen as the elder’s of Maynardville Fellowship collaborate to answer these questions and others in a panel discussion format.

God didn’t just keep his promise to judge the enemies of Israel after they returned from exile, but he told them exactly how he would do it. Not only does this passage show how God would judge his enemies, but it also demonstrates his attributes that his people should follow.