Zechariah 12 – In Depth Study Notes

Intro: In Zech. 12-14, “in that day” is used 16 times. We are now looking at God’s future plans for .

Text: 12:1 – “the Lord, who stretches out the heavens” – God prefaces this section with the view of God as the creator and sustainer of the earth. (Isa. 40:12) - “stretches” – Tense is present perfect, referring to God’s present power to sustain creation. (Col. 1:17)

12:2 – “I will” – God is sovereign in the world of men. - “cup of drunkenness” – Poison and intoxication. (Isa. 51:17)

12:3 – “a very heavy stone” – or “stumblingstone.” (KJV) - “all nations” – said Israel will be hated by all nations on account of Him. (Matt. 24:9) - “Consider how remarkable even this one prophecy is. Who could have imagined when the was written that all the nations of the world would be involved in deciding the fate of Israel? And this involvement of all nations in dividing Israel has occurred exactly as prophesied and is still in the process of being implemented.” (Dave Hunt)

12:4 – “In that day” – This is to be an encouragement to Israel.

12:8 – “defend” – Lit. “be a shield.” (Ps. 3:3) - “like ” – As he won a great victory over the giant. - “the house of David shall be like God” – God, in Christ, will come from the line of David.

12:9 – “destroy all the nations that come against ” – God will accomplish it.

12:10 – “Spirit of grace…look on Me” – The work of the Spirit is always to give us a view of the crucified Christ. - All three members of the Trinity are involved in this scene. - This outpouring of the Spirit seems to come on the heels of the Battle of Ezekiel 38-39. - “Me” – God is referring to Himself. (Rev. 1:7) - “pierced” – Lit. “run through, pierced through.” - “Him” – The tense switches to the third person. - When was God ever pierced? (:34,37)

12:11 – “ Rimmon” – Where fell to the Egyptians at Megiddo. (2 Chron. 35:20-27) - “Megiddo” – Where the Battle of takes place. (Rev. 16:16)

12:12 – “David” – The kingly line. - “” – One of the prophets.

12:13 – “” – The priestly line. - “” – The man who threw rocks at David as he fled from Absalom out of the city.

12:14 – “all the families” – This speaks of the rest of the nation who will come to Jesus. (Rom. 11:26)

Conclusion: