Today we are finishing up the prophecies of Zechariah (chapters 9-14), in which we see two different and distinct descriptions of the promised Messiah. First, He is portrayed as a humble man of peace. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; …
Tag: Prophecy
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.27.19]
Today’s read of Zechariah 1:7-6:15 describes eight separate visions that the prophet Zechariah experienced. These occurred in the second year of King Darius’ reign, four years before the temple would be completed. At this point, both Zechariah and Haggai are being used to stir up the discouraged Jews to get back to their assigned task. …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.24.19]
Today we finish reading Daniel (10-12), concluding with a final vision that is difficult to interpret without a lot more time and space than we would give to a Facebook post! I studied through Daniel using Beth Moore’s Bible study (probably 10 years ago). She agreed with most Bible scholars that the chapters contain both …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.20.19]
Today we pick back up with our friend, Daniel, who is still in exile in Babylon. Daniel has risen to prominence as a wise man after interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Daniel 2). Daniel was taken captive around 604 BC; it’s now 52 years later and Belshazzar is on the throne. If Daniel was a young teenager …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.06.19]
Today’s read of Ezekiel 44-48 finishes the prophet’s vision of the beautiful temple that is yet to be built, instructions for the priests and offerings, and details about the surrounding city. Special emphasis is given to the re-allotment of the land, and it these details that make me believe Ezekiel is describing what will happen …
