The meaning is that jerusalemzion is the special object of gods grace and purposes. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zechariah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. The true story of the lawson family murders of christmas day 1929 kindle edition by smith, trudy j. In his book he speaks mostly of judah but there is much that is also pertinent to discovering the identity of the lost ten tribes ltts for short. Smith, 2006 and white christmas, bloody christmas, by bruce jones and trudy j. Conclusion literature few books of the old testament are as difficult of interpretation as the book of zechariah. There were a couple of prominent men in the bible named zechariah alternate spelling zacharias or zachariah.
Our study of each chapter of malachi will begin with quotes from a work of. The beginning of this book sets the historical stage with true stories of the families involved. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. The book of zechariah the book of zechariah falls into two major sections. Zechariah prophecy study introduction messianic literary. The meaning of our tears is the true story of the lawson family murders of christmas day, 1929. The book of zechariah sermon by dennis davidson, zechariah 1. It is another illustration of the lords goodness in that although. He also wanted to know the meaning of the two branches of these trees that emptied olive oil into two golden pipes spouts that carried the golden oil into the bowl atop the lampstand. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. This really means fathers, grandfathers, and their fathers and grandfathers for.
The first part of the book, chapters one through eight, contain eight symbolic visions of zechariah. The return of yeshua the messiah and the acknowledgement of the people of israel of the messiah we have pierced and rejected. The date for the material in first zechariah, chapters 18, is given as from the second to the fourth years of darius, who ruled the persian empire from 522486 bce, thus 520518 bce. Written in 520 bc to the jews returning from the babylonian exile, zechariah encourages and exhorts gods people by laying out before them the future of israel. Librivox recording of the book of zechariah, from the american standard version. The name zechariah probably means yahweh remembers. One of the best true crime books ive read with regard to the age of the crime. Zechariah ben jehoiada was the last martyr in the last book of the hebrew. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b. This does not mean a spiritual return or a return of gods mercies to. Perhaps one of the most strangest requests recorded in the bible, at least to our western minds, is for god to put our tears in his bottle. Applied to the book of zechariah, this means that even if the two parts of the book reflect. And they will weep bitter tears for him, as people weep bitter tears for an. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original.
In our later books the harmony of the prophetic word joel, and especially exposition of. The book chronicles the lives of the people involved as they struggled to work and live in the foothill tobacco farming community. The book of zechariah quartz hill school of theology. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zechariah. So we worship god today and we focus in on our hopes and the god of our hopes. Except for the apocalyptic sections the eight night visions, its basic language and style are simple and direct. I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. Their faith in god was weak and they were not motivated to build the temple. In addition, it is the story of his brother, marion fletcher lawson, marions daughter, stella, and. After the start of the book in verse 1, zechariah began his book with a short speech. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Zechariah s hebrew name, zekaryah, means yahweh remem. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants.
Eight dream visions god spoke to his people through dream visions with bizarre images. A respected tobacco farmer, charles davis lawson murdered his family on christmas day and the murder scene became a famous. On the basis of the repentance, of which the people were giving practical proof in their honest endeavours to. The universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author. The book of zechariah challenges gods people to remain. The 4th word in the original hebrew manuscript of the old testament never translates into our english translations. The lawson family murders of christmas day 1929 smith, trudy j.
Meaning, origin and history of the name zechariah behind. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah the book of zechariah is called the apocalypse of the old testament. Zechariah meaning of zechariah, what does zechariah mean. A respected tobacco farmer, charles davis lawson murdered his family on christmas day and the murder scene became a famous tourist destination during the depression era. Book ii psalms 4272 psalm 42 for the director of music. Why do israels shepherds lament when the previous message is filled with such hope, joy and promise.
Thoroughly detailed account of a tragic and brutal crime. Zechariah 4 is the fourth of the total 14 chapters in the book of zechariah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The messianic literary corner has expanded its studies into old and new testament messianic prophecy. The visions and prophecies of zechariahchapter 18 wikisource.
The books of the old testament and zachariah is one of the main ones. The book of zechariah sermon by dennis davidson, zechariah. The book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre. The book of zechariah was written when the people of israel were a small nation with no means of defense against powerful neighbors. The prophet used a simple structure of eight visions zechariah 1. Book of zechariah definition of book of zechariah by the. The title is the same in hebrew as it is in the english and greek translations. The dates mentioned in the book confirm that he was a contemporary of haggai zechariah 1. Trudy j smith this is the true story of charles davis lawson and the crimes he committed on christmas day, 1919. It was three months since zechariah had uttered the call to repentance with which his book opens zechariah 1. They needed to learn and conform to the law of god again.
I personally prefer books i can hold and turn the page, but it is extremely convenient to be able to have this book, and others like it, on my kindle app. I have entitled it jerusalem in that day, since here. It gives us some unique insight into the very workings of the mind of god, beginning even with the name of the book itself. The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b. In judah, the prophets zechariah and haggai directed all their energies to the rebuilding. Dating of the material in second zechariah, chapters 914, is not so easy.
If, as all agree, the first half of zechariahs book 18 is completely devoted to eight. It is the longawaited revision and enlargement of the classic book, white christmasbloody christmas on the same subject. It has been speculated that his grandfather iddo was the head of a priestly family who returned with zerubbabel, and that zechariah may himself have been a priest as well as a prophet. The purpose of this book is that zechariah wrote to encourage the remnant, who had recently returned from exile. Zechariah asked specifically for an explanation of the olive trees that he had seen zechariah 4. This results in his unusual protection of his people, a protection not accorded others with whom he does not have such a close relationship. It consists of 9 letters and 4 syllables and is pronounced zechariah. Zechariah s prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity.
Brief commentary on the book of zechariah harbor bible. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. The day of the lord is a technical term for gods wrath unleashed against sinners. A well written account of a horrific christmas day murder in the 1920s. Sixty years later, more than could ever have been imagined surfaced from interviews with the elderly friends and family of the murderer.
In commencing my notes on the last section of zechariah chaps, xii. This brings us to the second oracle, and to our focus in the present section, chapters 1214 here again the theme is the future kingdom, but this time with an emphasis upon the consummation. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. Dec 10, 2009 the book of zechariah was written when the people of israel were a small nation with no means of defense against powerful neighbors. Exploring zechariah, volume 1 society of biblical literature. An angel restores the high priest joshua in zechariah 3. Such studies are very helpful in cementing the loving bond between christian and jew by revealing the lords purpose for israel, the church and the nations. Of value also is that this book gives the reader a sense of what life was like in area during that era. A sad but true story of a man who seems to have lost his mind and the morbid circus that followed. Meaning yahweh remembers, zechariahs name was appropriate to the purpose of his prophecies. Zechariah not only reveals a god who is able to protect his people, but a god who has given us all the information we. One was an old testament prophet who prophesied in the days of haggai and who wrote the book of zechariah ezra 5. This is the name of many characters in the old testament, including the prophet zechariah, the author of the book of zechariah. By the way, later on in the new testament, the book of revelation, chapter 1 quotes zechariahs prophecy in that same exact context.
Few books of the old testament are as difficult of interpretation as the book of zechariah. After so many long years, the lawson family tragedy was documented in the original compelling 376 page collectible hardcover edition of the meaning of our tears. This is supported by zechariah s interest in the temple and the priesthood, and. Zechariah has two staffs, one called beauty or grace and the other union. They shall be the focus of global attention, and that the hatred towards the people of israel will intensify. The two oracles which make up the whole of the second half of the book chaps. Zechariah, book of definition and meaning bible dictionary. Why will the lord return to jerusalem, and what will that return mean for gods people. The book of zechariah begins with a challenge for gods people to turn back to him, unlike their ancestors who rebelled, disobeyed and were exiled. Zechariah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of zechariah for bible study or sunday school lessons. His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of.
In our lesson, well discover the meaning of the images to the jews of his. This chapter is a part of a section socalled first zechariah consisting of zechariah 18. Zechariah 1 nog turn from your evil ways bible gateway. Thus says the lord of hosts, return to meoracle of the lord of hostsand i will return to you, says the lord of hosts. That is the tale of two shepherds which zechariah narrates in zechariah 11.
This prophecy was the eleventh in a collection of a dozen short books known as the twelve minor prophets, coming at the end of the second division of the heb. Zechariah definition of zechariah by merriamwebster. Zechariah is actually the first person mentioned in connection with the christmas story. The book of zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all. In the time of herod king of judea there was a priest named zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of abijah. Zechariahs ministry took place during the reign of darius the great zechariah 1.
The book of zechariah, because of its great variation in style, content, and language, is widely believed to be a composite work. Zechariah not only reveals a god who is able to protect his people, but a god who has given us all the information we need to know his messiah and his plan for the future. Many of whom finally had the courage to tell what they had known for many years. Zechariah chapter 12 kjv king james version and in that day will i make jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people. Book of zechariah, also spelled zacharias, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one book, the twelve. Grace probably means the grace of god and union is the bond between judah and israel. The book of zechariah was likely written in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 b. God is not limited by human boundaries zechariah saw a man with a measuring line going to measure the length and breadth of jerusalem. Jewish expositors like abarbanel and jarchi, and christian expositors such as jerome, are forced to concede that they have failed to find their hands in the. After so many long years, the lawson family tragedy was documented in the original the meaning of our tears. Zechariah, who immigrated from the diaspora, prophesied in chapter 12 about a time in the end of days during which the people of israel shall return to the land of israel.
Zechariah is a commonly used name in the old testament and means the lord remembers, a meaning that contributes to the hope of the messiahs first and second coming prophesied in zechariahs book. Zechariah definition is a hebrew prophet of the sixth century b. The first half of zechariah like its sister book haggai seems to. This results in his unusual protection of his people, a protec. Zechariah emphasized that god has used his prophets to teach, warn and correct his people. God declares that his fruits will get a double blessing upon his return, that is a. Zechariah is also one of the most devotional of the prophetic books, dwelling more completely on the person and work of christ than any other of the prophetic writings. The book of zechariah is an extraordinary and clearly inspired book of the bible. Zechariah, as yahwehs representative, becomes a shepherd over israel, gods flock. Author the name zechariah is a very common name in the old testament, especially among the priests and levites of the postexilic period. Zechariah 1 names of god bible nog turn from your evil ways.
I will say, they are my people, and they will say, the lord is our god. Zechariah is a commonly used name in the old testament and means the lord remembers, a meaning that contributes to the hope of the messiahs first and second coming prophesied in zechariah s book. The righteousness of judah zechariah was apparently a priest cohan but he does not concentrate on the temple service. Book of zechariah synonyms, book of zechariah pronunciation, book of zechariah translation, english dictionary definition of book of zechariah. Only chapters 18 contain the prophecies of zechariah. Id like to read now from the book of luke, first chapter, beginning on the 5th verse. Zechariah and captain americawhy does god chose to speak in.
We shall find that instead of the book of zechariah being all fulfilled prophecy. From the hebrew name zekharyah meaning yahweh remembers, from meaning to remember and referring to the hebrew god. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets.
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