Thursday Bible Study - Zechariah - Session 2

• Continuation of Zechariah study (chapter 2).

• Connection to previous teaching on the Feast of Tabernacles—God’s appointed times foreshadow His redemptive plan.

• Emphasis: Jesus is the only perfect role model; all others fall short.

Key Vision: The Measuring Line

• Zechariah sees a man measuring Jerusalem.

• Message: Jerusalem will expand beyond walls, inhabited with abundance.

• God Himself promises to be a wall of fire around Jerusalem and glory within it.

• Points forward to the New Jerusalem (Revelation) where God is the light and dwelling place.

Prophetic Themes

1. God’s Set Times & Plan

   • The feasts are God’s appointments, not just Israel’s.

   • Fulfilled in Jesus’ first coming; final fulfillment awaits His return.

   • God’s plan is global: from a lamb for one (Isaac) → family (Passover) → nation (Levitical priesthood) → whole world (Christ).

2. Judgment on Nations

   • Nations opposing Israel touch “the apple of God’s eye” and will face judgment.

   • Zechariah links closely with Revelation and Daniel: warnings of Babylon (world system) and call to “come out” from it.

   • America and modern nations risk falling into Babylon’s errors of pride, wealth, and forgetfulness of God.

3. Messiah’s Coming & Millennial Kingdom

   • Jesus will dwell among His people; many nations will join the Lord.

   • Three main judgments:

     • Judgment Seat of Christ – believers’ works judged, not salvation.

     • Sheep & Goats Judgment – survivors of tribulation separated (Matthew 25).

     • Great White Throne – final judgment of unbelievers.

   • Natural people will survive into the Millennium; children born then must choose Christ. Some will still rebel, even with direct access to Jesus.

4. Millennial Realities

   • Long life restored; judgment executed swiftly by Christ ruling with a rod of iron.

   • Feast of Tabernacles continues during the Millennium—nations refusing to honor it will suffer drought.

   • Satan will be bound for 1,000 years, then released briefly to deceive again, before final destruction.

Warnings & Applications

• Human rebellion: Even in perfect conditions with Christ present, some will still reject Him—showing the depth of human pride and sin.

• True justice: God’s judgment is righteous, unlike human corruption; He sees hearts and thoughts.

• Modern relevance: America, like Israel, risks judgment by forgetting God, trusting in wealth, and opposing His purposes.

Encouragements

• Believers’ sins are covered and forgotten in Christ—salvation brings complete forgiveness.

• History and prophecy confirm God’s sovereignty: His Word and His promises always come to pass.

• Psalm 2 reminds us: though nations rage, God laughs at their plans. Christ will reign as King of Kings.

Closing

• Prophecy read from 2020: America missed her day of visitation; the world is descending toward its appointment with the Creator.

• Urgent call: Prepare for God’s appointments, trust Christ fully, and remain faithful.

• Ended with the Lord’s Prayer.