Title: Restoration of Israel/Zechariah 9:11-17
Contents
Introduction
1. The content of Zechariah 9:11-17 prophesies the future restoration of Israel.
Sanderah was fulfilled through the king of the Gentiles.
2. Alexander is an outstanding king who died at the young age of 33. He was
Most of them were occupied. However, due to his death, the territory was divided into three.
3.He built a city in every country he occupied. Especially in Egypt, he put his name on it.
After that, he built a city called Alexandria. Wherever he went, there was Greek culture.
So, Greek became the official language of Europe. This is the future of the Old Testament.
It became the source of the publication of the Septuagint translated into La.
4. After Alexander died, in the land of Judah there was a man named Antiochus Epiphanes.
He was a very vicious politician.
1) In the Temple of Jerusalem, a statue of Olympus Zeus from Greek mythology was erected and sacrificed
made it stay
2) Pigs, forbidden in the law, were caught and sprinkled with pig blood mixed with the sacrifice.
3) The Sabbath was abolished. Circumcision was prohibited and sports facilities were installed in the basement of the temple.
In Daniel 11:31 and 12:11, the atrocities of Antiochus are clearly recorded.
Yes. This happened on December 25, 167 B.C.E.
5. The destruction of Jerusalem brought about great changes. Among them, the Jewish independence movement
This was actively developed. A man named Matatius, who was a priest, had five sons and himself
He gathered his followers and launched an organized independence movement. His primary goal was
It was the removal of Antiochus Epiphanes, but he dies.
6. Maccabius, the third son of Mattathias, took the place of the anger and resentment of the Jewish people.
W He fought against Antiochus and regained the temple. From this time to 63 B.C. there was peace.
has been enjoyed
7. Today's words should be viewed as prophecies about the Maccabees era.
I. Israel resisted Greece (11-15).
A. The Maccabee period was prophesied.
1. God used Judah and Ephraim as bows. "God used Zion as a warrior's sword
“He made them strong so that no one can be defeated.”
2. "Four children" means Israel, and "Greek children" are people who are loyal to Greek culture.
say ram
3. It is an event presented as a model for a family, but the fact that this event led history
you have to remember
4. Some say that Jesus was a zealot of the Maccabees, but this
that's unfounded.
B. It will go horribly.
1. In addition to using Judas as the bow, lightning, thunder, and even the whirlwind of the south are used.
said
2. When God is for his beloved children, he must mobilize all the things he has made in this way.
Sherah bestows grace.
II. Victory and peace came (16-17).
A. He saves Israel.
1. Just as a shepherd saves his flock, God saves the people he loves.
He used the Maccabees for this work.
2. God transforms the warriors of the past into shepherds and flocks. Save them
it was for
3. It was impossible for Israel to be revived as a human being. There is really only one last thing.
It was like a bare tree with no leaves left.
4. Humanly, there was only despair. There was absolutely no hope.
This is the power of the gospel.
B. He gave me prosperity.
1. It was said that his prosperity and his beauty were so great.
Not only that, but he also gave them glory.
He enjoyed the joy. And praised, "How great is his prosperity and beauty."
2. A boy is strong with grain, and a virgin with new wine.
They expressed joy. Now they are satisfied.
I experienced the grace that all the pain of the day disappeared in an instant. And I sang praises.
3. God has given them a harmony of beauty.
All. And he made them praise.
4. God has prepared this kind of grace for us even now.
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