Sermons About The-branch
Then the Word of the Lord Came -- Zechariah 6,7,8
The last mention in the Bible of the phrase, "The word of the Lord came to me," is to the prophet Zechariah. What will this word be that concludes the Old Testament canon? First, the Messiah is still coming and he will be known as, "The Branch." Secondly, The Lord is still passionate about the future of Zion (and for those who will dwell there.)
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Choosing Jerusalem - Zechariah 2, 3
There has always been a hope of restoring Jerusalem... or at least a community that will reflect the "Zion of God." The first Zionist movement took place with the returning exiles from Babylon/Persia. Zechariah reminds the remnant that they are a part of God's plan to restore a new Jerusalem. It would be prosperous, populace, and a place for -- Gentiles!?! A presentation of the Gospel is played out with Joshua the High Priest in chapter 3. It is the basis for how all who are called by God, Jewish and Gentile, will become a part of the New Jerusalem!
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