Friday, December 18
Read Zechariah 2-3
Think About It:
Chapter 2
- Why the measuring stick? To make sure, when all are restored, there’ll be enough room?
- What kind of wall will be around Jerusalem? Who is the glory within?
Chapter 3
- Satan in heaven? Odd? (Remember he was there in Job.)
- What do these things represent? Filthy garments? Rich robes? Clean turban, maybe a covering for your mind?
- Who is the Branch? What will He remove in one day?
Family Time:
- In chapter 2:11-12, God didn’t forget His words to Abraham… “All people on earth will be blessed through you!” Abraham was promised that his descendants would bless the whole world. Since the coming of Jesus the Messiah, this promise is being fulfilled. People from all nations are coming to God through Him.
- In chapter 3, Zechariah’s vision shows us how we receive God’s mercy. We do nothing ourselves. God removes our filthy clothes (sins), then provides us with the new, clean rich garments (the righteousness and holiness of God). All we need to do is repent and ask God to forgive us. When Satan tries to make you feel dirty and unworthy, remember that the clean clothes of Christ’s righteousness makes you worthy to draw near to God.
