"Zechariah Part 11" by John Little from "Revelation Six"

 

Zechariah Part 11 When pondering chapter 11 of Zechariah, it is clear that the return of the Jews to Israel, under the Persian Empire was NOT the Redemption of Israel. This chapter prophesies the continuation of Israel's sinfulness and corruption, after they return to Israel - knowing that they were cast out because of it. This also prophesies the sacrifice of our Lord. How he would be betrayed by 30 pieces of silver. This is tragic beyond belief, but a great blessing to you and me, because there was no other way that we could be adopted into the household of God. When Jesus said this: 34 Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city, 35 that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. 36 Assuredly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.  – Matthew 23:34-36 (NKJV) What Zechariah said in chapter 11 would have been part of the reason why they murdered him. FULL ARTICLE AT: "Zechariah Part 11" by John Little from "Revelation Six"