Alastair Roberts – Zechariah 9

Is Jesus our greater Alexander the Great? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States about Zechariah 9.  (0:30) Chapter 9 and a new section; (1:50) Chapter 1-8 and 9-14; (3:00) Alexander the Great; (6:10) Exodus themes; (7:30) Cities conquered by Alexander; (8:30) Tyre and Sidon; (10:30) V 9 – Jesus and Alexander the Great; (14:00) V 9 and 10 – Genesis 49 and Psalm 72; (16:50) Joseph in v 11? (17:20) Verses 11-13 – Antiochus IV and the Maccabean Revolt? (19:20) Verses 14-17 and the wine and blood imagery; (20:00) Verse 15; (21:00) The gospels and this chapter. Links mentioned in this episode: alastairadversaria.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.