Monthly ArchivesOctober 2020

Ring of Fire | Tuesday, October 20 standard

Zech 2:4–6 2:4 and said to him, “Hurry, speak to this young man as follows: ‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there. 5 But I,’ the Lord says, ‘will be a wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem and the source of glory in her midst.’” 6 “You there! Flee from the northland!” says the Lord, “for like the four winds of heaven I have scattered you,” says the Lord. One thought: Most people could stare at a campfire for a long time. We will look on in wonder at the glory of God forever. Three questions: Can you think of a correlation to verse 6 in the New Testament (hint: Revelation ...

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The Greatest City | Monday, October 19 standard

Zech 2:1–6 2:1 (2:5) I looked again, and there was a man with a measuring line in his hand. 2 I asked, “Where are you going?” He replied, “To measure Jerusalem in order to determine its width and its length.” 3 At this point the angelic messenger who spoke to me went out, and another messenger came to meet him 4 and said to him, “Hurry, speak to this young man as follows: ‘Jerusalem will no longer be enclosed by walls because of the multitude of people and animals there. 5 But I,’ the Lord says, ‘will be a wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem and the source of glory in her midst.’” 6 “You there! Flee from the northland!” says ...

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New Boys in Town | Sunday, October 18 standard

Zech 1:20–21 1:20 Next the Lord showed me four blacksmiths. 21 I asked, “What are these going to do?” He answered, “These horns are the ones that have scattered Judah so that there is no one to be seen. But the blacksmiths have come to terrify Judah’s enemies and cut off the horns of the nations that have thrust themselves against the land of Judah in order to scatter its people.” One thought: Only one empire will stand forever. Three questions: Who might these blacksmiths be (see yesterdays timeline link)? Do you look forward to God’s future kingdom? Pray for peace across various conflicts in our time Prayer: Praise God that history is not out of control, but all according ...

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Horns of Wrath | Saturday, October 17 standard

Zech 1:18–19 1:18 (2:1) Once again I looked and this time I saw four horns. 19 So I asked the angelic messenger who spoke with me, “What are these?” He replied, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.”   One thought: God’s ways are not our ways. World events turn to His purposes. Three questions: What do horns usually stand for in the Bible? (Check out Daniel 7) How do you feel about geo-political tensions? Check this out for an overview of Israel’s history – https://www.conazarene.org/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Bible-Timeline.pdf   Prayer: Praise God that He is sovereign over all world powers past, present and future. Give thanks that He has made clear the trajectory of history and so we ...

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Entitlement Complex | Friday, October 16 standard

Zech 1:14–17 1:14 Turning to me, the messenger then said, “Cry out that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says, ‘I am very much moved for Jerusalem and for Zion. 15 But I am greatly displeased with the nations that take my grace for granted. I was a little displeased with them, but they have only made things worse for themselves. 16 “‘Therefore,’ this is what the Lord has said, ‘I have become compassionate toward Jerusalem and will rebuild my temple in it,’ says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ‘Once more a surveyor’s measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ 17 Speak up again with the message of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies: ‘My cities will once more overflow with ...

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How Long O Lord? | Thursday, October 15 standard

Zech 1:10–13 1:10 Then the man standing among the myrtle trees spoke up and said, “These are the ones whom the Lord has sent to walk about on the earth.” 11 The riders then agreed with the angel of the Lord, who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have been walking about on the earth, and now everything is at rest and quiet.” 12 The angel of the Lord then asked, “O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, how long before you have compassion on Jerusalem and the other cities of Judah that you have been so angry with for these 70 years?” 13 The Lord then addressed good, comforting words to the angelic messenger who was speaking to me. One ...

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HE Speaks | Wednesday, October 14 standard

Zech 1:7–9 1:7 On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, the month Shebat, in Darius’ second year, the Lord’s message came to the prophet Zechariah, son of Berechiah son of Iddo: 8 I was attentive that night and saw a man seated on a red horse that stood among some myrtle trees in the ravine. Behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. 9 Then I asked one nearby, “What are these, sir?” The angelic messenger who replied to me said, “I will show you what these are.” One thought: My messages come by phone or email, if I’m lucky I can even pay for Australia post to do my bidding. God has angels to do His. Three questions: ...

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Learning Lessons | Tuesday, October 13 standard

Zech 1:4–6 1:4 Do not be like your ancestors, to whom the former prophets called out, saying, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has said, “Turn now from your evil wickedness.”’ But they would by no means obey me,” says the Lord. 5 “As for your ancestors, where are they? And did the prophets live forever? 6 But have my words and statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, not outlived your fathers? Then they paid attention and confessed, ‘The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has indeed done what he said he would do to us, because of our sinful ways.’” One thought: One of the privileges of living at the time we do is that we can ...

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He Rules | Monday, October 12 standard

Zech 1:1–3 1:1 In the eighth month of Darius’ second year, the Lord’s message came to the prophet Zechariah, son of Berechiah son of Iddo: 2 “The Lord was very angry with your ancestors. 3 Therefore say to the people: The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says, ‘Turn to me,’ says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, ‘and I will turn to you,’ says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. One thought: We are reading history. This really happened. Three questions: Check out https://youtu.be/_106IfO6Kc0 to understand the book of Zechariah Do you fear God’s anger? Turn to God this morning in repentance and thanksgiving. Prayer: Praise God that He is the Lord who rules over all. Give thanks that He has brought you ...

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Mere Vapor | Sunday, October 11 standard

Psalm 39 39:1 For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, “I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil person.” 2 I was stone silent; I held back the urge to speak. My frustration grew; 3 my anxiety intensified. As I thought about it, I became impatient. Finally I spoke these words: 4 “O Lord, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life. Let me realize how quickly my life will pass. 5 Look, you make my days short lived, and my life span is nothing from your perspective. Surely all people, ...

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