Title: You Will Find the Seeds of Peace
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Zechariah 8:9~17 Seeds of Peace Theme: 8. Justice and Faithfulness 2007. 12. 23.
◎ Introduction
: Through the promise of the future and the hope of the Messianic Kingdom, the promises for the restoration of Jerusalem are being given.
※ Judas had to respond obediently to this promise, whose certainty is emphasized through the expression “Thus saith the Lord of hosts”.
1. Encouraging the people in the rebuilding of the temple (9-15)
2. Giving the people of Judah a work to do (16-17)
1. Encouraging the people in the rebuilding of the temple (9-15)
※ This text is a message of comfort and encouragement for the people of Judah.
One). Encouragement to keep hands strong (9)
※ The work of rebuilding the temple, which was interrupted “on the day the site was built to build the temple,” was resumed through the words of the prophets
indicates the beginning of the
※ “You” refers to the people of Judah who started rebuilding the temple according to the word of God delivered from the prophet.
※ “Be strong” is a word of encouragement and means to be zealous in the task entrusted to you.
2). Freeing everyone (10-11)
※ By reminiscing about past situations of disobedience (tied up), they tell how impressive the grace that will be bestowed upon them now will be.
※ “Even the beast did not receive any wages” refers to a miserable life that does not bear any fruit for its hard work. In other words
It is said that there is no income enough to feed not only people, but also animals, which are tools for doing work.
3). Peaceful harvest (12)
※ “The earth will bring forth its produce, and the heavens will give its dew” refers to a bountiful harvest and a bountiful harvest.
holding the fruit of the vine.
※ It is God's grace that people can get what they put in their hard work, and it is the blessing of obedience according to God's promises.
indicates.
4). to keep your hands strong (13)
※ Instead of the house of Judah and the house of Israel, say, “Saints of the Republic of Korea, saints of the monastery church.”
※ “Do not be afraid, keep your hands strong” This means that Israel, which used to show how terrifying God's curse is, will now become an object of how abundant God's blessings are.
※ Note: It is encouraging to “strengthen your hands” while planting hope with the proclamation of blessings. certain
It encourages courage on the grounds.
※ Curses and blessings are in accordance with God's curse if you disobey as promised with Moses, but you will receive blessings if you obey.
5). Do not be afraid (14-15)
※ “It is meant to bring disaster…” It is said that God will surely keep what He said through the destruction of Jerusalem.
showed that
※ “I meant to show you a favor…” The promise of restoration is just as certain as in the case of destruction.
So don't be afraid.