The Preacher’s Corner

Today as we finish Zechariah chapter 4:8-14 we see God's promise to  Zerubbabel to finish the work in building the Temple. As he was the one  who completed the foundation it was necessary that he continue on to the  completion of the work, and this testifies to us in our modern day as  understanding that there was no mistake in God's choosing us unto  salvation! Each of us has a purpose given by God and the tools necessary  to do the work the LORD has planned for us. We must be about our  Father's business, just like our Lord Jesus said! Our strength comes  from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth, as David said. May God  bless you richly with this message of encouragement today and fill your  heart with wonder for what is to come in His Word as we travel through  Zechariah together! God bless

Today, as we get back into the swing of Zechariah, we start with a brief  overview of the visions we've already covered in chapters 1 through 3!  Once we begin in chapter 4:1-14 we are introduced to a solid gold lamp  stand which held 7 lamps. On the right and left hand sides of this Lamp  Stand we see two olive trees which supply an consistent stream of pure  Olive Oil into the Lamp Stand so the light  from the Stand may continue  to shine! This vision being given by God to speak into the days of that  time for the encouragement of Zerubbabel to continue his work in  completing the building of the Temple. This and much more shall be  revealed today with Pastor J!!!

Today in Zechariah chapter 3 there are several characters we get to  meet. Satan (whom we are all very familiar with), Joshua (whose name is  also spelled Jeshua, which is important because of its connection to  Jesus), the Angel of the LORD (who through Scripture is revealed to be  Jesus), the BRANCH (concerning the Davidic Covenant and also Jesus), and  the Stone (which is the very foundation of our faith, and also  Jesus!!!). We shall travel through the Bible today looking at several  books and the revealed information concerning these characters as well  as the opportunity to see how God is going to do a great work in us,  around us, and through us for His name's sake, and His glory! Jump in  with us today and hang on tight as God reveals His Word to your heart  for the blessing He has prepared for you today with Pastor J!!!

Today in Zechariah 2:7-13 we discuss that which is known in the Old  Covenant as the Kingdom of God, which is revealed by Jesus in the New  Covenant as the Kingdom of heaven, and is also referred to in the book  of Revelation as the 1,000 year reign of Christ. May God bless you  richly as you gather on the Corner today to receive from the Word of the  LORD through the Holy Spirit's provision, Amen!!!

As we finish off Zechariah chapter 1:18-21 we are introduced to what I  believe are two different visions. Some scholars lump them together, and  they do share a purpose in a certain sense, but I think they are given  at two separate moments! The first vision revealing the 4 horns which  shall scatter Israel, Judah, and Jerusalem. These "horns" are shown to  be world kingdoms in connection with the prophecy of Daniel chapter  7:2-12. Also, as revealed in the statue of Nebuchadnezzar in chapter 2,  these kingdoms (horns) are Babylon, the Medo-Persian Kingdom, Greece,  and Rome. Their purpose is to scatter God's people! Then, in verses  20-21, we have Craftsmen revealed which will ultimately build the people  back up! Needless to say, this is going to be an interesting day, for  three of the Craftsmen happen to also be horns! But the 4th Craftsman  that is to come is insanely exciting for He shall be our LORD in the  establishment of His kingdom! After this we briefly jump into chapter 2  for a summary overview, but we shall dig in deeper tomorrow. As for  today, hang on tight and let's dig in!!!

Some very exciting conversations are going to happen today in Zechariah  1:7-17 as we meet the angel who brings Zechariah the first of 10 vision  through this night on the 24th day of the 11th month! He sees a rider on  a red horse that is revealed to be the Angel of the LORD (same as He  who was revealed in Revelation chapter 10, I believe) and a conversation  between Him, and the LORD of Hosts (revealed yesterday as being Yahweh,  the Father). Their discussion deals with the reports brought in by the  horses that went out upon the whole of the earth (those red, speckled  [sorrel], and white). We see the allowance from the LORD for the people  to once more return to the land God had promised them as the fulfillment  of the 70 years has come to completion (during the time of Jeremiah's  prophecy because the people didn't honor the LORD and the Sabbath year  [7th year rest to the land] God brought Babylon in and made Jerusalem,  Judah, and Israel a desolation for 10 sabbaths, or 70 years!) He now  will make His name great among the nations through His people once more  by bringing them back into their land and re-establishing them, the  Temple, and His blessing for their prosperity once more! Lots of great  things being revealed that haven't happened quite yet in their day, nor  have they come to a fullness yet in our modern time, but are the  promises of God to come and which shall be fulfilled in their  established times!!! This and so much more today with Pastor J, so hold  on tight and let's dig in!!!

"Your fathers, where are they? And the Prophets, do they live forever?"  Zec 1:5. This is a very powerful indictment the Word of God opens with  in this introduction to the book of Zechariah today. As we begin the  first section (from verse 1 to verse 6) today we first glean from a book  introduction which will shed a great amount of light to the times and  events which are taking place during the life of Zechariah so we can  better understand the present day, and future prophecies which shall be  shared by him! Aside from Daniel and Ezekiel, the book of Zechariah is a  very apocalyptic book (meaning, it has a great deal of connection to  those Revelation events of the end-times). There is much to be received  today with Pastor J if you would have ears to hear, eyes to see, and a  heart to receive understanding today. May God bless you richly and have a  great Monday!

What do we consider to be that great and dreadful day of the coming of  the LORD? Today in Malachi chapter 4:1-6 we journey through the Bible  discovering the connected prophecies revealing that day, and we see it  in two lights! The first is that 2nd coming of the LORD, when on white  horse He returns to the earth (revealed in Revelation chapter 19) and  crushes those who have surrounded God's chosen to destroy them! At this  point our LORD shall rule the earth for 1,000 years and establish His  kingdom of righteousness! But there was another great and terrible day  of the LORD's appearing, and that was the time of His birth! That upon  His entrance into the world that would despise and reject Him; that  would treat Him with such contempt that would ultimately lead to them  trying to kill Him, We find that His return will indeed be dreadful for  they will no longer have excuse before God as He has committed all  judgment unto the Son whom they spitefully used and abused!!! Hold on  tight as we travel the Scriptures today with Pastor J and may God bless  you richly by His Word!!!

Today in Malachi 3:16-18 we discuss the concept of the Prodigal Son  parable from Jesus in light of those the LORD would catalogue as His  from the book of remembrance from those who remain in rebellion against  Him (which shall be judged from those things written in the books).  Also, we take a deep-dive look at this book of remembrance by traveling  through Scripture from the book of Psalms to the book of Revelation  discovering the nature of this book that is before the LORD and the  recognition of the children whose names are written therein! Lots of  great information to receive today in so few verses!!! May God richly  bless you.

In today's session of Malachi 3:6-15 we discover two more ways the  people have offended God (and recognize these also are the ways we  offend God today)! The First was robbing God. They did so in withholding  their tithes and offerings. During their time the Temple (and those  called by God to serve it) suffered, just as we see our churches today.  The second way the people offended God was found in their attitudes  toward God's work, His house, and ultimately His person! That we would  consider those among the wicked to be more blessed simply because of the  amount of "things" they seem to possess, not recognizing their souls  are in danger of eternal peril! That they would mock God and "put Him to  the test" and not even be challenged! This and so much more to be  covered today by Pastor J!!!