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Judah’s inhabitants would find peace and security in Jesus Christ during His ministry, but they would also suffer the sorrow of seeing Him crucified and mourn their sins.

BibleGateway: Zechariah 12:1-14 ESV Text: Zechariah 12:1-14 KJV Text: Zechariah 12:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:44      1 The burden… Read More »Judah’s inhabitants would find peace and security in Jesus Christ during His ministry, but they would also suffer the sorrow of seeing Him crucified and mourn their sins.

Wicked spiritual shepherds had contributed greatly to Judah’s downfall, but the Good Shepherd (Jesus) would strike out against the false prophets until He too was rejected.

BibleGateway: Zechariah 11:1-17 ESV Text: Zechariah 11:1-17 KJV Text: Zechariah 11:1-17 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:58      1 Open thy… Read More »Wicked spiritual shepherds had contributed greatly to Judah’s downfall, but the Good Shepherd (Jesus) would strike out against the false prophets until He too was rejected.

The Lord had brought judgment on Judah to reveal to them the depth of their sins, but He promised also to restore them so He could send them a Savior.

BibleGateway: Zechariah 10:1-12 ESV Text: Zechariah 10:1-12 KJV Text: Zechariah 10:1-12 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:28      1 Ask ye… Read More »The Lord had brought judgment on Judah to reveal to them the depth of their sins, but He promised also to restore them so He could send them a Savior.

One by one they all turn against Jesus. Annas, then Peter, then Pilate, then the whole crowd. Finally, we have all turned each one to his own way. The Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

BibleGateway: John 18:12-40 ESV Text: John 18:12-40 KJV Text: John 18:12-40 The section starts at about 1:20 and ends at about 5:39 12 Then the… Read More »One by one they all turn against Jesus. Annas, then Peter, then Pilate, then the whole crowd. Finally, we have all turned each one to his own way. The Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

Of course Jesus could have escaped His crucifixion, but that would have ruined everything. He was there to take responsibility for our sins and that is exactly what He would do.

BibleGateway: John 18:1-11 ESV Text: John 18:1-11 KJV Text: John 18:1-11 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:29      1 When Jesus… Read More »Of course Jesus could have escaped His crucifixion, but that would have ruined everything. He was there to take responsibility for our sins and that is exactly what He would do.

The Lord’s delivering hand would bring about the release of Judah from exile in Babylon. Later, many throughout the world (including us) would cling to Judah’s God.

BibleGateway: Zechariah 8:1-23 ESV Text: Zechariah 8:1-23 KJV Text: Zechariah 8:1-23 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 4:0      1 Again the… Read More »The Lord’s delivering hand would bring about the release of Judah from exile in Babylon. Later, many throughout the world (including us) would cling to Judah’s God.

While in exile, the people fasted and “acted religious,” but were their hearts really in tune with the Lord’s will? Watch that your religious activities flow from a repentant heart.

BibleGateway: Zechariah 7:1-14 ESV Text: Zechariah 7:1-14 KJV Text: Zechariah 7:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:22      1 And it… Read More »While in exile, the people fasted and “acted religious,” but were their hearts really in tune with the Lord’s will? Watch that your religious activities flow from a repentant heart.

When Jesus died His disciples were sad and fearful, but when He rose and they saw Him again they were joyful. Now we are sad and fearful, but when we see Jesus again we will rejoice.

BibleGateway: John 16:16-24 ESV Text: John 16:16-24 KJV Text: John 16:16-24 The section starts at about 1:43 and ends at about 3:23      16 A little… Read More »When Jesus died His disciples were sad and fearful, but when He rose and they saw Him again they were joyful. Now we are sad and fearful, but when we see Jesus again we will rejoice.

Difficult days were ahead for Jesus’ disciples, but the Spirit of Truth would be with them to guide them. Our trials as Jesus’ disciples are also eased by the Comforter.

BibleGateway: John 16:1-15 ESV Text: John 16:1-15 KJV Text: John 16:1-15 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:52      1 These things… Read More »Difficult days were ahead for Jesus’ disciples, but the Spirit of Truth would be with them to guide them. Our trials as Jesus’ disciples are also eased by the Comforter.