January 14, 2024 | Dr. Gary Hylander
Passage: Zechariah 12:6-9
One of the key phrases found in Zechariah 12-14 is on (or in) that day, which occurs seventeen times. This phrase is associated with the return of Jesus Christ. During this time, the combination of God’s justice and grace is fully exhibited. Justice is demonstrated toward those who stand opposed to God and his people, while grace in the form of deliverance is provided to those who trust in the LORD. Let’s examine 12:6-9 carefully and note what God reveals about his plans.
As We Consider The Circumstances Associated With On That Day, Note…
- The Sudden Reversal of Events Being Described. (6)
- The Protective Shield Of Salvation Being Provided. (7-9)
Series Information
Zechariah, whose name means Yahweh remembers, served as both prophet and priest during the post-exilic times. His ministry began around 520 B.C., coinciding with the work of Haggai. The book of Zechariah can be easily divided into two parts. Chapters 1-8 were most likely written at the start of Zechariah’s ministry, at about the age of 30. Chapters 9-14 were composed during the latter years of Zechariah’s life.
Chapters 9-14 are organized around the phrase the oracle of the word of the Lord, found in both 9:1 and 12:1. The word oracle needs to be understood as a burden that was placed upon Zechariah’s heart by God and now is being communicated to God’s people. Over the coming weeks, we will focus our attention upon the second burden, which pertains to the return of our Lord during Israel’s final conflict. Look for phrases and terms such as On that day and Jerusalem as we explore chapters 12 through 14 together.
