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This is the fourth vision given to Zechariah, with Joshua the high priest as the central part of the vision. The Hebrew word translated Joshua means “Yahweh saves”; in the New Testament, the name Jesus means “Yahweh saves”! Along with the books of Ezra and Haggai, Joshua emerges with Zerubbabel as the…

Filthy Rags- Cleansed and Commissioned Context and Background Chapter 3 focuses on a vision involving Joshua the high priest, Satan, and the Angel of the Lord. This chapter is crucial as it highlights themes of spiritual cleansing, the role of the high priest, and the promise of the coming Messiah. Verses…

A Vision of Restoration Preamble : Text: Zechariah 4 Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and roused me, as a man who is roused from his sleep. And he said to me, “What do you see?” And I said, “I see, and behold, a lampstand all of gold with its bowl on the top of it, and its seven lamps…

In the Hebrew Bible, this would be chapter 2, verses 5-17. In our English translations, we are in chapter 2, verses 1-13. This is the third of eight visions given to Zechariah in the same night. The effect of this vision is God’s guarantee to the remnant of the future prosperity and expansion of Jerusalem…

Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31 Road Map Review We have been developing the idea of two: , Two Two Two Two Two r Two Two two exiles - Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema - 1. 2. 3. Picture of Korah Bold Picture of Tannin Picture of three plagues (1) (2) (3) New Moon Picture of Hodesh Full…

The Lamp Stand and The Olive Trees Introduction Zechariah 4 is divided into three main sections: 1. The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees ( Zechariah 4:1-5 ) • Zechariah is awakened by an angel and shown a vision of a golden lampstand with seven lamps and two olive trees beside it. • The lampstand…

Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok - righteous Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth Nazir nṣr Introduction Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31 Review Shemini mikvah Tzaraat lashon hara The Great Day - HaGadol Picture of Torah Readings Summary of the Passover Torah Readings Picture of the two prophecies. dry bones and Ingathering A Holy People Nakedness Picture Love Others as yourself…

This next vision that Zechariah receives would have encouraged the two leaders of the Jewish remnant who returned to the land. It is a vision that reminds Zerubbabel and Joshua of God’s resources, and it would have vindicated these leaders in the eyes of the Israelites. As the previous vision in chapter…

His strength Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent, work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling…

Torah: Genesis 41:1-44:17 Halftarah: 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 Road Map Review Torah Portion Review/ Summary Genesis 41:1-44:17 1 Then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; and behold, he stood by the river. Mikets = the end Pharaoh has a dream. This is a wake up call for Pharaoh.…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Genesis 37:1-40:23 Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Road Map Review Haftarah Introduction 6 Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord , And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He…

Genesis 25:19-28:9 Malachi 1:1-2:7 Review In our last Halftarah portion we spoke about Abraham and David getting old זָקֵן Grow Old = ‎ ( zā·qēn ) Strongs 2204 Abraham makes Isaac his heir and David Salomon, despite the attempts of Adoniyahu to take over Now it’s time to speak about and to the generations…

Isaiah 40:27-41:16 Review We continue with the new cycle of Halftarah readings The Halfarah are supplementary scriptures that go alone with the Torah Portions The third reading from the book of Genesis is named Lech Lecha. It means "go forth." The first verse says, "Now the LORD said to Abram, 'Go forth…

What is a city? What do you think of when you think of a city? ir: ( ʿîr [eer]): city, town In the bible, a city is almost always fortified. It is a place surrounded by walls and has it’s own ruler or king. When we think of cities today we often think of large places where many people live or work, but…

What do you do in times of despair? Who do you look to when your world falls apart? Who do you seek when you feel all alone? When the weight of life is oppressive and full of despair and disappointment, when evil has done its worst, take courage. God is still God, He is your God, Who knows you, wants…

Big Idea: Jesus has called sinners, and only sinners, to follow Him. Even the worst of the worst can be saved Salvation calls for Celebration Righteous people don’t need saving The beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ should be evident this morning in our text as we see the event of Jesus calling Levi,…

After taking a slight diversion in June as we looked at the book of Jonah, we now return to where we left off in the Gospel of Luke. In this morning’s text, we see the amazing story of the healing of a leper. Since it was 5 weeks ago we were last in Luke, let us be reminded that the previous passage…

And the Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke you, O Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is not this man a brand plucked from the fire?” *** Image: Old Epworth rectory fire God works in our lives God changes us We glorify God by living in obedience to him I felt my heart strangely warmed.…

This week Dr. and Pastor Tim Keller passed away from cancer. He was a man used by God to reach many many people with the gospel. He was good friends with John Piper. And John Piper made a video describing the last email correspondence he had with his friend Tim Keller before he passed away. In his last…

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for…

God calls us to love one another. But some of those people we are called to love are easier to love than others. I’m going to tell you about a hypothetical situation involving someone who is difficult to love, and you tell me if you can relate to it. Monday morning. You just parked your car at work.…

Isaiah prophesied many times about Jesus, and one of those prophecies was this: There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might,…

20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out…