Zechariah

Zechariah 13: God Strikes The Shepherd Collin Leong. March 8, 2026 (v1-6) Idolatry Cut Off (v1-2a) "On that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to clean them from sin and uncleanness. And on the day, declares the LORD of hosts, I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, so that they shall be remembered no more.  Exp: "On that day"  points to a future day of renewal, judgment, or salvation. "A fountain opened" means that the source that cleans them from their sins are provided to the Israelites. This probably refers to the Holy Spirit that goes into their hearts, when they believe in Jesus. In v2 , God will also remove "idols" from the land. The new Israel does not worship "idol" gods anymore. This refers to things that they placed above God , such as their job, status, money or even themselves.  (v2b-3) And also I will remove from the land the prophets and the spirit...

Zechariah 12: God Was The One They Have Pierced Collin Leong. February 27, 2026 (v1-9) The Coming Deliverance of Judah (v1-2) The oracle of the word of the LROD concerning Israel: Thus declares the LORD, who stretched out the heavens and founded the earth and formed the spirit of man within him. "Behold, I am about to make Jerusalem a cup of staggering to all the surrounding people. The siege of Jerusalem will also be against Judah." Exp: In v2 , "a cup of staggering" or "a cup of drunkenness" (NKJ) is judgement against other nations.  The effect of drinking is disorientation, confusion, and collapse. It conveys that the nations who attack Jerusalem will be thrown into chaos, unable to stand firm. Similarly, in Jeremiah 25:15-16 , God gives the nations a “cup of wine of wrath,” and they stagger and fall because of it. Though t hey will siege Jerusalem against Judah, but it will be their own downfall. (v3-5) "On that day I will make Jerusalem a ...

Zechariah 11: God As The Rejected Shepherd Collin Leong. Feb 19, 2026 (v1-17) The Flock Doomed to Slaughter (v1-3) Open the doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour your cedars! Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen, for the glorious trees are ruined! Wail, oaks of Bashan, for the thick forest has been felled! The sound of the wail of the shepherd, for their glory is ruined! The sound of the roar of the lions, for the thicket of the Jordan is ruined! Exp: We spoke about Lebanon and Gilead in the last chapter. Bashan is in southern Syria, particularly around the Hauran region. Parts of Bashan extended into what is now northern Jordan. The western portion of Bashan is identified with the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee. (See Appendix for Details about Bashan) To relate - Gilead (Ch 10) is directly south of Bashan, in the mountainous region of modern-day northwestern Jordan , east of the Jordan River. Today's cities include Irbid, Ajloun, and Jerash.  Th...

Zechariah 10: God Will Gather Israel and Redeem Them Collin Leong. February 17th, 2026 (v1-12) The Restoration for Judah and Israel (v1-2) Ask rain from the LORD in the season of the spring rain, from the LORD who makes the storm clouds, and he will give them showers of rain, to everyone the vegetation in the field. For the household gods utter nonsense, and the diviners see lies; they tell false dreams and give empty consolation. Therefore the people wander like sheep; the are afflicted for lack of a shepherd. Exp:   Rain in its season echoes covenant blessings in Deuteronomy (e.g., Deut. 11:14) . Rain here is not just agricultural blessing but a symbol of life, renewal, and covenant faithfulness. The Lord is depicted as the one who truly commands the storm clouds and gives vegetation to all.  False religion produces disorientation and affliction , while divine provision produces flourishing. (v3-5) My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for ...