Zion. Zion (Hebrew: ציון), also transliterated Sion, Tzion or Tsion, is a place name often used as a synonym for Jerusalem.[1][2] The word is first found in Samuel II, 5:7 dating to c.630–540 BCE according to modern scholarship.
It commonly referred to a specific mountain near Jerusalem (Mount Zion), on which stood a Jebusite fortress of the same name that was conquered by David and was named the City of David. The term Tzion came to designate the area of Jerusalem where the fortress stood, and later became a metonym for Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, the city of Jerusalem and generally, the World to Come. In Kabbalah the more esoteric reference is made to Tzion[3] being the spiritual point from which reality emerges, located in the Holy of Holies of the First, Second and Third Temple. Etymology[edit] Orthography[edit] In the Hebrew Bible[edit] Some examples from the book of Psalms, which have been frequently recited and memorized by Jews for centuries, state: The Daughter of Tzion[edit]
Zechariah's Eight Visions for Israel by Clarence Wagner. By Clarence Wagner Zechariah is one of my favorite prophets.
Perhaps it is because he talks so much about God's love for His people and His land of Israel, which is also one of my favorite topics. God's passion for Israel as expressed by Zechariah is not a sappy kind of infatuation. Rather, it is a more mature love that displays God's deep and abiding commitment to love, defend and bless Israel, despite her flaws, if only she would renew her love and commitment to Him. In Zechariah 1:3, God pleads to Israel, "This is what the Lord Almighty says: 'Return to Me,' declares the Lord Almighty, 'and I will return to you.'" The Setting The prophet Zechariah was active towards the end of the 6th century BC, prophesying in Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian Exile.
Zechariah opens his book with an exhortation for Israel to repent quickly so that they could be in the position to receive God's blessing. 1. 2. In this vision, Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen. 3. 4. 5. Bible Timeline, Persian Kings Period. Bible.org - World's Largest Bible Study Site. Introduction Time: Zechariah’s ministry began between Haggai’s second and third message.
If Haggai is talking about rebuilding the temple, what do you think Zechariah will write about? He is writing about the same thing. Title: Author: Zechariah says he is the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo. Purpose: Zechariah was written to comfort and encourage the returned remnant to repent of their evil ways, to return to the Lord and to rebuild the temple. Theme: Is return of Israel a prerequisite of God’s blessing? Introduction (1:1-6) A Call to Repentance (1:1-3) A Call to Remembrance (1:4-6) 1:4 Look at your parents.
(Notice the phrase, “Lord of Hosts.” Judgment is the righteous response of a God who has been wronged by those who were unfaithful to the covenant. Illustration: Discuss tendency to want to escape hard times through suicide, quitting, divorce, etc. Eight Night Visions The Horse Patrol (1:8-17) The Vision (8-11) A report of riders saying that the nations are at ease. The Explanation (12-15) Timeline of the Bible. Chronological Order of the Kings and the Major and Minor Prophets. Mike Bickle - Zechariah: Studies in the End Times.