Israel’s Future Over Her Enemies

Zech 9:10-17

The Mighty Deliverer

Bible Passage: Zechariah 9:10-17

Summary: In this passage, Zechariah prophesies the coming of a king who will bring peace and salvation, contrasting the worldly leaders with the true King who will rule in humility and righteousness.

Application: This sermon emphasizes the hope and peace that Jesus, the King, brings to our lives. It encourages believers to trust in His sovereignty and to seek His peace in times of trouble, reminding them that true victory comes through Christ, not through worldly means.

Teaching: The passage teaches us about the nature of God's kingdom, which is characterized by peace, humility, and deliverance. It challenges the audience to recognize the difference between worldly power and the divine authority of Christ as our King.

How this passage could point to Christ: In context, Zechariah's prophecy points to Jesus as the fulfillment of the promised King who brings peace (Isaiah 9:6-7) and restores God's people. Throughout the Scriptures, Jesus is revealed as the ultimate King who conquers sin and death, providing a kingdom not of this world but of eternal significance.

Big Idea: Jesus, our humble King, brings true peace and deliverance to a world in turmoil, urging us to place our trust in Him rather than in the fleeting power of this world.

Introduction: At the beginning of World War I, British author H.G. Wells published a book called The War That Will End War. On November 11, 1918, at the end of the great war, Prime Minister David Lloyd George said to the British Parliament, “At eleven o’clock this morning came to an end the cruelest and most terrible war that has ever scourged mankind. I hope we may say that thus, this fateful morning, came to an end all wars.” But Wells’ title proved wrong and Lloyd George’s wish was never fulfilled, for war is still with us.11 Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Heroic, “Be” Commentary Series (Colorado Springs, CO: ChariotVictor Pub., 1997), 133.

Be Heroic 2. Messiah’s Conquests at His Second Advent (Zech. 9:10–10:12)

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God gives Israel a four promises of hope.

1. Promise of Peace

Zechariah 9:10

Please note this prophecy was written with the authority of God-notice “I” Unlike authors and politicians, His word carries authority and when He speaks, it happens.

A. War instruments ceased

1. Chariot, horse, and battle bow points to the entire arsenal of the army

2. These are instruments of war and God will cut them off and render them ineffective.

3. His power and might will be seen at His Second coming when He comes with His full army.

B. Peace will be proclaimed

1. His millennial kingdom is established, there will be universal peace.

2. Jesus brings peace through His sacrifice on the cross when He reigns in our heart and now He will bring peace when

He reigns on the earth.

3. This kingdom spoken of here will be one of spiritual prosperity.

2. Promises of Deliverance

Zechariah 9:11-12

A. Assurance of freedom

1. God will give deliverance by His power.

2. This freedom comes to those whom their enemies would hold prisoner.

3. They are pictured as taking them out of a dry cistern-where they were like prisoners.

4. This may have the Mosaic covenant in view here.

B. Assurance of hope

1. God instructs the former Israelite prisoner of the nations are free to return to the Lord Himself.

2. God will restore double what was taken from them which is complete restoration and hope.

3. Reminder that our greatest joy is found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

3. Protection of His People

Zechariah 9:13-15

A. God’s defense

1. Jesus as the Divine Warrior will use Israel as a weapon to subdue these pagan Gentiles.

2. Judah is HIs bow, Ephraim is His arrow, and Zion will be His sword.

3. He is in complete control of Israel’s affairs and He will come against the nations.

B. God’s victory

1. Believers today are reminded that we have spiritual victory over the forces of darkness because Jesus arose

arose from the dead.

2. In Eph. 6, we are told to put on the whole armor of God to have victory in our lives. Verses 10-17 we are told

to put on the whole amor of God-each peace traces back to Jesus.

3. Believers are not defeated, our victory is in Christ v.15-joyous victory

4. Preciousness of His Reign

Zechariah 9:16-17

A. Presence of His reign

1. The God whom they love, He is the Lord over all the earth.

2. He will reign in Jerusalem where the whole earth will come before Him.

3. His presence will keep them safe and protected by Him because He is in their midst.

B. Effect of His reign

1. Believers will reflect the divine glory of God in the millennium-as stones in the crown of the great King.

2. His greatness of being good and beautiful will bring joy and peace to His people.

3. He will fulfill our lives both now and into future eternity.

Conclusion: When we consider the world we currently live in, there is coming a better world when Jesus will come in HIs Second Coming to conquer His enemies and give us peace and joy.