Christ Through the Ages 4: Visible in the Prophets

For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.Listen to the 4th lesson in the series, Christ—Visible in the O.T. Prophets(16 minutes).IntroductionChrist’s identity is in the background of every OT bookEach of the 3 sections – Law, Prophets, Writings – testifies to Jesus ChristIn Jewish thought, the prophets begin with Joshua.While we could examine Messianic prophecy in Isaiah 53, Jeremiah 31, Ezekiel 34, Micah 5, Malachi 3, or many other books,  in this lesson I thought I’d dwell on one of Jesus’ favorite prophets, one which is ever in the background of his words and actions especially during the Passion Week: ZechariahZechariah 9-14: overview9-11 shepherd-king12-14 universal rulerNote: there are messanic texts earlier in Zechariah; we are just skipping them.Zechariah 9-14: specific passages9:9 – though in context of military victory – Jesus must have disappointed them9:11 – blood of covenant9:12, 10:6 – restoration of God’s people10:3, 11:15,17 – anger with wicked shepherds (reminiscent of Ezekiel 34, the Good Shepherd passage)11:12 – valuation at 30 pieces of silver (slave price?)—which is then thrown to the potter (11:13)12:10 – outpoured spirit12:10-14 – mourning for the one who was pierced13:1 – fountain for cleansing (John 4, 7)13:7 – shepherd struck and sheep scattered14:4 – (context of war against Jerusalem), Mount of Olives. (On the basis of this text, many Jews, Christians, and Muslims believe the general resurrection and the last judgment will begin at the Mount of Olives.)14:8 –living waters flowing out of Jerusalem (frequently depicted in Rev 22:1-17)14:9 – Lord king over all the earth14:16-19 – emphasis on Feast of Tabernacles (Pentecost): special focus on devotion to the word of God14:21 – Temple will be cleansed of merchants (or Canaanites—same word)Next lesson: Christ--Visible in the Writings