Zechariah
8:18-23
The
Logos Turns Our Grief into Joy!
Zec 8:18
And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,
Zec
8:19 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the
fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth,
shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore
love the truth and peace.
Zec
8:20 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there
shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:
Zec
8:21 And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us
go speedily to pray before the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts: I will go
also.
Zec
8:22 Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of
hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD.
Zec
8:23 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass,
that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall
take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for
we have heard that God is with you.
1.
The
Word of the Lord of Host Speaks a Final Conclusion – vs. 18*
a.
This
section of vision began back in the beginning of Chapter 7; as a message to the
Jews who had strayed into legalism. Despite their sin there is always
forgiveness and God concludes His warning to them with final encouragement of
hope.
i. Zechariah 7:11-14
2.
They
That Sow in Tears Will Someday Reap in Joy – vs 19*
a.
The
fasts that were once to mourn the destruction of Jerusalem, will someday be
turned into joyful feasting
i. Psalm 126:1-6
b.
A
love of the Truth brings everlasting peace and a balm to the soul that is plagued
by legalism
i. Jesus is the Truth
1. John 14:6
ii. Jesus is the only one that can heal
the legalistic heart
1. Philippians 3:7-10
3.
Someday
There Will be Peace on Earth – vs. 20*
a.
All
the peoples of the earth shall worship Jesus
i. Psalm 22:27
b.
While,
in our time, not everyone is willing to submit, someday all will bow the knee.
i. Philippians 2:10-11
4.
All
People Will Willingly Submit to Sovereignty of the King of Kings – vs. 21*
a.
Jesus
is the King of Kings
i. Daniel 7:13-14
b.
Those
that repent and receive Jesus will be saved
i. Acts 2:37-41
c.
Jesus’
Church will someday reign with Him
i. Ephesians 1:20-23
5.
The
City if Peace Will Someday be the Hope of the Earth Again – vs. 22*
a.
During
the Church Age, Jerusalem holds no special significance
i. John 4:23-24
b.
Yet
After Christ’s return we will see the fulfilment of what Micah the prophet
talks about
i. Micah 4:1-5
6.
God
Will Someday Fulfil His Promises to His Unrepentant People – the Jews – vs. 23*
a.
During
the 1000 years of Jesus’ reign on earth
i. Language barriers will fall
1. Genesis 11:9
2. Psalm 67:1-7
ii. National barriers will fall
1. Acts 17:26
2. Revelation 7:9-10
iii. God will restore the Jewish people
1. Jeremiah 31:31-34
