Zechariah 12:1
The book of Zechariah is a prophetic book that accurately foretells the coming of Christ and His second coming, which will result in the reign of Christ over the whole earth.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of Zechariah 12:1, highlighting that while Zechariah is often credited as the author, he merely served as a secretary for God's prophetic word. The sermon outlines the accuracy of prophecies regarding Christ's first coming, including His betrayal and death, and draws a parallel to the certainty of prophecies concerning His second coming. Smith asserts that just as the first coming was fulfilled with precision, so too will the promises of Christ's return and the regathering of Israel be realized. He encourages believers to trust in the divine authorship of Scripture, which speaks with clarity about future events.
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"THE DAY OF THE LORD"
I. THE AUTHOR OF THIS BOOK.
A. Commonly called Zechariah but this is wrong.
1. Zechariah only a secretary.
B. This is the word of God.
1. The Lord which stretched forth the heavens.
2. Laid the foundation of the earth.
3. Forms the spirit of man within Him.
C. That this is God's Word becomes evident.
1. He speaks with such clarity of future events.
a. Impossible odds if author Zechariah.
b. No problem if God is author.
2. Because it is God's Word we really should not be amazed
that 500 years before an event happens it is recorded
with intricate accuracy and detail.
II. WHAT IS PROPHESIED CONCERNING CHRIST - FIRST COMING?
A. The man of His coming 9:9.
B. His betrayal and death 11:10, -14.
C. His being pierced 12:10.
D. His hands wounded 13:6.
E. The dispersion of Israel 13:7.
Since these were so accurately fulfilled might it not be logical
to conclude that the prophecies concerning His second coming will
also be fulfilled with equal accuracy.
III. WHAT IS SAID CONCERNING SECOND COMING?
A. That Israel will be re gathered 8:7, 8.
B. That the nations will be gathered against Israel 14:2.
C. That at this time the second coming shall occur 14:3, 4.
Second 8:3.
D. That His saints (the Church. will come with Him 14:6.
E. A river will go forth from the sanctuary 14:8.
F. Christ will reign over the whole earth 14:9.
Sermon Outline
- The Author of This Book points: - Zechariah is not the author, but a secretary - This is the word of God - God speaks with clarity of future events
- What is Prophesied Concerning Christ - First Coming points: - The man of His coming (Zechariah 9:9) - His betrayal and death (Zechariah 11:10-14) - His being pierced (Zechariah 12:10) - His hands wounded (Zechariah 13:6) - The dispersion of Israel (Zechariah 13:7)
- What is Said Concerning Second Coming points: - Israel will be re-gathered (Zechariah 8:7, 8) - The nations will be gathered against Israel (Zechariah 14:2) - The second coming shall occur (Zechariah 14:3, 4) - His saints (the Church) will come with Him (Zechariah 14:6) - A river will go forth from the sanctuary (Zechariah 14:8) - Christ will reign over the whole earth (Zechariah 14:9)
Key Quotes
“That this is God's Word becomes evident. He speaks with such clarity of future events.” — Chuck Smith
“Since these were so accurately fulfilled might it not be logical to conclude that the prophecies concerning His second coming will also be fulfilled with equal accuracy.” — Chuck Smith
“Christ will reign over the whole earth.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We should trust in the accuracy of God's prophecies and the fulfillment of His promises.
- We should look forward to the second coming of Christ and the reign of Christ over the whole earth.
- We should be encouraged by the prophecies in Zechariah that accurately foretold the coming of Christ.