Zechariah 5:1-11 - The Flying Scroll and the Removal of Wickedness

From Zechariah 5:1-11, in his continuing study of the Book of Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Brother Gideon Levytam examines the prophet’s sixth and seventh night visions. He explains that the flying scroll (megillah) represents the curse and the swift judgment of God’s Word upon sin, showing that no one can escape the holy standard of the Lord. Its dimensions, matching the Holy Place in the Tabernacle, remind us that God is holy and that judgment proceeds from His presence. Gideon then considers the vision of the ephah and the woman within it as a picture of wickedness (rish’ah), falsehood, corrupt measure, and departure from the Lord. As this wickedness is carried away to the land of Shinar (Babylon), the place of early rebellion against God, it shows how evil is removed and set aside for judgment. Through these visions, Gideon shows that God must judge sin and that He disciplines His own people. All have come under the curse of the broken law. He then points to Yeshua the Messiah, who became a curse for us, and through whom God will restore His people and remove wickedness from their midst. Holy Scriptures and Israel exists to share God's Word with the Jewish people from a Hebrew-Messianic perspective. If this teaching has been a blessing to you, we invite you to partner with us in this vital work. To learn how you can support this ministry and help us continue reaching others, please visit https://www.holyscripturesandisrael.com.