DECEMBER 30

Zechariah 13:1–14:21- Promises cleansing fountain for sin, end to idols/false prophets, striking of shepherd scattering sheep, refining remnant through fire.- Foretells Jerusalem's siege, Lord's intervention with earthquake and plagues, eternal light, living waters, and all nations worshiping in holy city.Psalm 149:5–9- Urges saints to rejoice in beds, praise God with mouth and two-edged sword.- Calls for executing vengeance on nations, binding kings, fulfilling written judgment as honor for faithful.Proverbs 31:1–9- King Lemuel's mother's oracle warns against women/wine that impair judgment and forget laws.- Advises giving strong drink to perishing, speaking for destitute, defending afflicted and needy.Revelation 20:1–15- Angel binds Satan in abyss for 1,000 years; martyrs reign with Christ, first resurrection blessed.- Satan released, deceives nations for battle, defeated by fire; great white throne judges dead by books, second death in lake of fire.