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Two Shepherds (Zech. 11:1-17)
- This section shows the rejection of the promised blessing.
- This rejection resulted in the final defeat of Israel, which ended the Jewish
religion as defined by the Law. The ultimate overthrow came in 70AD at the
hands of the Romans.
- God had pastured them as His flock and had dealt with their bad shepherds,
but when they rejected Him once again, He finally ended His covenant with
them. This is signified by the breaking of His staffs(v.7-11).
- The prophet asked the people to pay whatever they thought his work among
them had been worth.
- Their response was to pay the pitiful sum of 30 pieces of silver. God feels
disgusted by their response. This passage is quoted in Mt.27:9, regarding
Jesus.
Here Jesus is our good shepherd. He knows His sheep and calls them by name and leads them out. Are we His good
sheep? Are we the the sheep that listens, follows and knows the good shepherd?
Jerusalem’s Enemies To Be Destroyed (Zech. 12:1-9)
- This section, following the prediction of the destruction of physical Jerusalem.
Basically showing how the Church of Jesus Christ is indestructible.
- Note the power that the people of God have in His kingdom! The feeblest
being strong like David.
- The people will be strong because the Lord Almighty is their God (v.5)
- Praise God for His Spirit that dwells in us and causes us to be strong and
victorious.
Mourning For The One They Pierced (Zech, 12:10-14)
- Jesus is the one they pierced.
- Through his piercing we are cleansed from sins (Jn.19:37, I Pet.2:21-24).
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God, smitten by Him,
and afflicted. But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that
brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us
has turned to His own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
Application :
Think about how you can be a better sheep.
John 10:27-29
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish;
no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all ; no one can
snatch them out of my Father's hand.
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