by Daniel Dixon | Nov 26, 2019 | Advent
He Will Be Pierced But Have No Broken Bones Prophecy Context – After Zechariah’s declaration of the Good Shepherd to come, he foretells of Jerusalem’s resurgence and offers up a gruesome picture of what will happen to the messiah. In Psalm 34, king...
by Daniel Dixon | Nov 26, 2019 | Advent
Quietly Suffers Our Punishment to Bring Peace Prophecy Context – Isaiah tells of the good news that will come to Israel through the expected Messiah in an unexpected way as a suffering servant: Isaiah 52:13-15a, 53:3-7,9-10a – See, my servant will act...
by Daniel Dixon | Nov 26, 2019 | Advent
The Son of Man Prophecy Context – Daniel was an exile in Babylon during the 6th century BC. He rose to power by trusting God, interpreting dreams, and displaying wisdom. Some time after surviving the lions’ den, he was given a vision into the future. In it, he...
by Daniel Dixon | Nov 26, 2019 | Advent
Betrayed for 30 Pieces of Silver Prophecy Context – In the middle of calling out Israel’s failed shepherds, God calls Zechariah to take over the role with the two symbolic staffs of “Favor” and “Union.” Both of these are...
by Daniel Dixon | Nov 26, 2019 | Advent
The King That Will Come Riding on a Donkey Prophecy Context – Zechariah writes in the 6th century BC after the Babylonian captivity, but before the rebuilding of Nehemiah. After calling Judah to repentance, justice, and mercy, pronouncing future blessings on...
by Daniel Dixon | Nov 26, 2019 | Advent
The Stone the Builders Rejected Prophecy Context – Repeated over and over again, this is a song of God’s steadfast love that endures forever: Psalm 118:1,14,19,22-26a,28-29 – Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love...
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