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The Day of the Lord Will Come (Zechariah 14)

The day of the LORD is not a myth or metaphor—it is a coming reality. Will we be found worshiping Him in truth when He stands once more on the Mount of Olives?

Key Verse:
“And the Lord will be king over all the earth; on that day the Lord will be the only one, and His name the only one.” —Zechariah 14:9 (NASB)

Background Context:
Zechariah 14 describes a climactic moment in biblical prophecy—the day of the LORD. It begins with a battle against Jerusalem, but quickly turns to God’s dramatic intervention. The Mount of Olives splits, living waters flow out of the city, and YHWH becomes King over all the earth. The chapter also contains a clear picture of future worship: all nations will come up to Jerusalem year after year to celebrate the Feast of Booths (Sukkot). Judgment is reserved for those who refuse. Zechariah 14 paints a future of both awe and accountability, with Yeshua reigning as King.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Zechariah 14

God Will Battle Jerusalem’s Foes

      1Behold, a day is coming for the LORD when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you. 2For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city will be captured, the houses plundered, the women ravished and half of the city exiled, but the rest of the people will not be cut off from the city. 3Then the LORD will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle. 4In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south. 5You will flee by the valley of My mountains, for the valley of the mountains will reach to Azel; yes, you will flee just as you fled before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the LORD, my God, will come, and all the holy ones with Him!

      6In that day there will be no light; the luminaries will dwindle. 7For it will be a unique day which is known to the LORD, neither day nor night, but it will come about that at evening time there will be light.

      8And in that day living waters will flow out of Jerusalem, half of them toward the eastern sea and the other half toward the western sea; it will be in summer as well as in winter.

God Will Be King over All

9And the LORD will be king over all the earth; in that day the LORD will be the only one, and His name the only one.

      10All the land will be changed into a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem; but Jerusalem will rise and remain on its site from Benjamin’s Gate as far as the place of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the king’s wine presses. 11People will live in it, and there will no longer be a curse, for Jerusalem will dwell in security.

      12Now this will be the plague with which the LORD will strike all the peoples who have gone to war against Jerusalem; their flesh will rot while they stand on their feet, and their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongue will rot in their mouth. 13It will come about in that day that a great panic from the LORD will fall on them; and they will seize one another’s hand, and the hand of one will be lifted against the hand of another. 14Judah also will fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the surrounding nations will be gathered, gold and silver and garments in great abundance. 15So also like this plague will be the plague on the horse, the mule, the camel, the donkey and all the cattle that will be in those camps.

      16Then it will come about that any who are left of all the nations that went against Jerusalem will go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Booths. 17And it will be that whichever of the families of the earth does not go up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, there will be no rain on them. 18If the family of Egypt does not go up or enter, then no rain will fall on them; it will be the plague with which the LORD smites the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Booths. 19This will be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all the nations who do not go up to celebrate the Feast of Booths.

      20In that day there will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, “HOLY TO THE LORD.” And the cooking pots in the LORD’S house will be like the bowls before the altar. 21Every cooking pot in Jerusalem and in Judah will be holy to the LORD of hosts; and all who sacrifice will come and take of them and boil in them. And there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD of hosts in that day.

Reflection on Zechariah 14:
This powerful chapter reminds us that Yeshua is not only our Redeemer—He is our returning King. When He ascended from the Mount of Olives in Acts 1, the angels said He would return in the same way. Zechariah 14 confirms it: He will stand once again on that mountain, not as a suffering servant, but as a victorious ruler.

The scene is filled with contrasts: judgment and mercy, terror and hope. For those who oppose God, it is a day of reckoning. But for those who follow Him, it is a day of rejoicing.

One important aspect that often goes unnoticed is the mention of Sukkot (the Feast of Booths). Even in this future age, the nations are commanded to go up to Jerusalem to keep this biblical feast. This is a clear indication that God’s appointed times (Leviticus 23) were never intended to be temporary “Jewish traditions.” They are YHWH’s moedim—His appointed times—and will be kept even in the age to come. Yeshua celebrated them. So will we.

So what do we do now? We prepare. We align our lives with the will of the coming King. We keep His Word. We honor His ways, including His appointed times. We live not for this age, but in expectation of the one to come.

Application:
Don’t be lulled into thinking that everything will always go on as it is. The day of the LORD will come. Ask yourself: Are you living today in a way that honors the King who will reign tomorrow?

Have you embraced His ways or are you clinging to the traditions and comforts of man? Will you be among those worshiping Him in Jerusalem—or among those resisting His rule?

Choose now to submit to the King of Kings. Study His Word. Keep His commands. Celebrate His appointed times. Look for His return.

Closing Prayer:
Father, I believe You are coming again in glory, and I want to be found ready. Cleanse me from compromise and help me live as one who belongs to Your kingdom. Teach me to walk in Your truth and to honor Your ways now, so I may rejoice when the day of the LORD comes. In the name of Yeshua, my King, I pray. Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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Miracles, Miracles

The Bread That Satisfies (John 6:1-14)

We often underestimate what God can do with what little we have to offer.

Key Verse:
“Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted.” —John 6:11 (NASB)

Background Context:
The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle—aside from the resurrection—that is recorded in all four gospels. This moment is not just about physical provision but is rich with spiritual significance. Yeshua had crossed the Sea of Galilee and was followed by a crowd drawn by His miracles. It was near Passover, a time when many were thinking about deliverance and provision, harkening back to Israel’s exodus from Egypt. With a massive crowd and no obvious supply of food, Jesus tests His disciples’ faith, particularly Philip’s. Despite their uncertainty, a small boy’s humble offering becomes the instrument through which Yeshua miraculously feeds the multitude.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

John 6:1-14

Five Thousand Fed

      1After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. 4Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was near. 5Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?” 6This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do. 7Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little.” 8One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, 9“There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?” 10Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. 11Jesus then took the loaves, and having given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; likewise also of the fish as much as they wanted. 12When they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.” 13So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. 14Therefore when the people saw the sign which He had performed, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

Reflection on John 6:1–14:
This miracle challenges both our expectations and our faith. The disciples saw the crowd and immediately focused on what they lacked. Philip calculated cost. Andrew noted the small supply. Neither anticipated divine provision. But Yeshua, knowing what He would do, used their doubt as a teaching moment.

How often do we face overwhelming needs—our own or those of others—and feel we have nothing meaningful to offer? We compare our limited resources to the magnitude of the need and assume it’s not enough. But in the hands of Yeshua, even a small offering becomes more than sufficient. He gave thanks—not for abundance, but for what was available—and it became a feast.

Also noteworthy is Yeshua’s instruction to gather the leftovers. He wastes nothing. Not only did He provide in abundance, but He honored the process, underscoring that God’s provision is not to be squandered.

This passage ends with the people recognizing something powerful: “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.” Their minds turned to Moses’ words in Deuteronomy 18:15 about a prophet like him whom God would raise up. Their hunger had been filled, and their hearts were stirred, even if many would later miss the deeper spiritual message behind the miracle.

Application:
Do not discount the small things you can offer to God. Your time, gifts, and obedience—though they may feel insignificant—can be multiplied for great impact in the kingdom. When you see needs around you, don’t let doubt keep you from stepping forward in faith. Bring what you have to Yeshua, and trust Him to use it. And when He provides, receive with gratitude and steward it well.

Closing Prayer:
Father, we thank You for being our faithful provider. Teach us not to underestimate Your power or to withhold what little we have out of fear. Help us to walk in faith, trusting that You can use our humble offerings to meet the needs around us. May we be generous, grateful, and obedient, just as Yeshua gave thanks and multiplied the loaves. In His name we pray, amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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Disobeying, Rebelling Against, Ignoring God, Through Prophets

The Rejected Shepherd (Zechariah 11)

Sometimes God’s greatest judgment is to give people exactly what they ask for.

Key Verse:
“So I took the thirty shekels of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the Lord.” —Zechariah 11:13 (NASB)

Background Context:
Zechariah 11 is a prophetic and symbolic chapter filled with sorrow and warning. It portrays the tragic rejection of God’s appointed Shepherd—ultimately pointing forward to the rejection of Yeshua the Messiah. The chapter begins with a poetic lament over a coming destruction and shifts to a parable in which Zechariah takes on the role of a shepherd appointed by God to care for a doomed flock. The shepherd attempts to guide and protect, but the sheep detest him. The climax comes when the shepherd is dismissed and paid a mere thirty pieces of silver—an amount dripping with insult—echoing the price Judas would later accept to betray Yeshua. God instructs Zechariah to throw the silver to the potter, a prophetic sign fulfilled in Matthew 27 when the blood money was used to buy a potter’s field.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Zechariah 11

The Doomed Flock

      1Open your doors, O Lebanon,
That a fire may feed on your cedars.

      2Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen,
Because the glorious trees have been destroyed;
Wail, O oaks of Bashan,
For the impenetrable forest has come down.

      3There is a sound of the shepherds’ wail,
For their glory is ruined;
There is a sound of the young lions’ roar,
For the pride of the Jordan is ruined.

      4Thus says the LORD my God, “Pasture the flock doomed to slaughter. 5“Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished, and each of those who sell them says, ‘Blessed be the LORD, for I have become rich!’ And their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6“For I will no longer have pity on the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD; “but behold, I will cause the men to fall, each into another’s power and into the power of his king; and they will strike the land, and I will not deliver them from their power.”

      7So I pastured the flock doomed to slaughter, hence the afflicted of the flock. And I took for myself two staffs: the one I called Favor and the other I called Union; so I pastured the flock. 8Then I annihilated the three shepherds in one month, for my soul was impatient with them, and their soul also was weary of me. 9Then I said, “I will not pasture you. What is to die, let it die, and what is to be annihilated, let it be annihilated; and let those who are left eat one another’s flesh.” 10I took my staff Favor and cut it in pieces, to break my covenant which I had made with all the peoples. 11So it was broken on that day, and thus the afflicted of the flock who were watching me realized that it was the word of the LORD. 12I said to them, “If it is good in your sight, give me my wages; but if not, never mind!” So they weighed out thirty shekels of silver as my wages. 13Then the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter, that magnificent price at which I was valued by them.” So I took the thirty shekels of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. 14Then I cut in pieces my second staff Union, to break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

      15The LORD said to me, “Take again for yourself the equipment of a foolish shepherd. 16“For behold, I am going to raise up a shepherd in the land who will not care for the perishing, seek the scattered, heal the broken, or sustain the one standing, but will devour the flesh of the fat sheep and tear off their hoofs.

      17“Woe to the worthless shepherd
Who leaves the flock!
A sword will be on his arm
And on his right eye!
His arm will be totally withered
And his right eye will be blind.”

Reflection on Zechariah 11:
This chapter is a sobering mirror held up to the human heart—one that often resists the very guidance meant to save it. Zechariah, in his role as shepherd, symbolically experiences what God has felt through Israel’s repeated rejections. He breaks the two staffs, “Favor” and “Union,” signifying the withdrawal of divine grace and the shattering of unity among the people.

The rejected Shepherd is clearly foreshadowing Yeshua. Though He came to feed and protect the flock, He was despised and sold for thirty pieces of silver. This was not an accident—it was fulfillment. But it should never be seen as merely ancient history. The heart that refuses correction, that mocks God’s word, that prefers the leadership of self over the Shepherd of our souls, still repeats this rejection today.

This chapter also warns of false shepherds—those who devour and exploit the flock rather than care for it. When people turn from God’s true leadership, they often get what they think they want, but it leads to ruin. Zechariah 11 reminds us that choosing to reject the Shepherd has consequences.

Application:
Take a moment to examine your heart. Are you following the voice of the Good Shepherd, or have you been resisting His direction in favor of your own way? Do not repeat the pattern of rejection. Embrace Yeshua fully, not only as Savior but as Shepherd—the one who leads, disciplines, and protects. Pray for discernment, so you are not misled by false shepherds. Hold fast to the Shepherd who laid down His life for you.

Closing Prayer:
Father, we acknowledge the pain that comes from rejecting Your guidance. We thank You for Yeshua, the true Shepherd, who was despised and rejected so that we could be redeemed. Forgive us for the times we have hardened our hearts or preferred our own way over Yours. Help us listen to Your voice, trust in Your leadership, and never take lightly the sacrifice made for us. Guard us from false shepherds and keep our feet on the path of life. In the name of Yeshua, our Shepherd and King, amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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The Coming King and the Promise of Peace (Zechariah 9)

How humbling that our victorious King comes not on a warhorse, but on a donkey.

Key Verse:
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is righteous and endowed with salvation, humble, and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” —Zechariah 9:9 (NASB)

Background Context:
Zechariah 9 opens with prophetic declarations of judgment against Israel’s enemies and transitions into a triumphant promise for God’s people. In verse 9, we see one of the clearest Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Yeshua in the New Testament—His humble entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:5). This chapter contrasts worldly power with the righteousness and humility of our true King, who brings not just political peace, but eternal salvation.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Zechariah 9

Prophecies against Neighboring Nations

      1The burden of the word of the LORD is against the land of Hadrach, with Damascus as its resting place (for the eyes of men, especially of all the tribes of Israel, are toward the LORD),

      2And Hamath also, which borders on it;
Tyre and Sidon, though they are very wise.

      3For Tyre built herself a fortress
And piled up silver like dust,
And gold like the mire of the streets.

      4Behold, the Lord will dispossess her
And cast her wealth into the sea;
And she will be consumed with fire.

      5Ashkelon will see it and be afraid.
Gaza too will writhe in great pain;
Also Ekron, for her expectation has been confounded.
Moreover, the king will perish from Gaza,
And Ashkelon will not be inhabited.

      6And a mongrel race will dwell in Ashdod,
And I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.

      7And I will remove their blood from their mouth
And their detestable things from between their teeth.
Then they also will be a remnant for our God,
And be like a clan in Judah,
And Ekron like a Jebusite.

      8But I will camp around My house because of an army,
Because of him who passes by and returns;
And no oppressor will pass over them anymore,
For now I have seen with My eyes.

      9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
He is just and endowed with salvation,
Humble, and mounted on a donkey,
Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

      10I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
And the horse from Jerusalem;
And the bow of war will be cut off.
And He will speak peace to the nations;
And His dominion will be from sea to sea,
And from the River to the ends of the earth.

Deliverance of Judah and Ephraim

11As for you also, because of the blood of My covenant with you,
I have set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.

      12Return to the stronghold, O prisoners who have the hope;
This very day I am declaring that I will restore double to you.

      13For I will bend Judah as My bow,
I will fill the bow with Ephraim.
And I will stir up your sons, O Zion, against your sons, O Greece;
And I will make you like a warrior’s sword.

      14Then the LORD will appear over them,
And His arrow will go forth like lightning;
And the Lord GOD will blow the trumpet,
And will march in the storm winds of the south.

      15The LORD of hosts will defend them.
And they will devour and trample on the sling stones;
And they will drink and be boisterous as with wine;
And they will be filled like a sacrificial basin,
Drenched like the corners of the altar.

      16And the LORD their God will save them in that day
As the flock of His people;
For they are as the stones of a crown,
Sparkling in His land.

      17For what comeliness and beauty will be theirs!
Grain will make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.

Reflection on Zechariah 9:
Zechariah’s prophecy captures both the majesty and the meekness of the Messiah. Unlike earthly kings who dominate by force, Yeshua comes clothed in humility. His arrival on a donkey signified not weakness, but fulfillment—He was the Prince of Peace entering to bring a different kind of victory.

Verse 10 promises that this King will bring peace to the nations and rule from sea to sea. This is no local ruler—this is the King of kings. His reign is not marked by oppression, but by release. He sets prisoners free (v. 11), and He offers hope to those in despair (v. 12), calling them “prisoners of hope.”

What a powerful phrase—prisoners of hope. It means that even when our circumstances seem to confine us, we are still held by the promise of what God will do. This is not blind optimism. It’s anchored expectation in a King who is faithful.

The chapter ends with assurance that the LORD will protect and exalt His people. He doesn’t just rescue—He restores with abundance. The blessings of grain and new wine symbolize joy, provision, and celebration. Our King is not just victorious in battle; He is generous in peace.

Application:
Have you embraced the humble, saving King? Let His example reshape how you lead, serve, and love. Are you clinging to hope, even when life feels confined or uncertain? Remember that you are a prisoner of hope, not despair. Let this prophecy fuel your trust in Yeshua, who has already come in meekness and will come again in glory.

Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for sending us a King unlike any other—righteous, humble, and full of salvation. Teach us to walk in His ways. May we be marked by the peace and hope that only He can give. Let us trust in His victory and remain anchored as prisoners of hope until He comes again. In Yeshua’s name, amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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Do You Want to Be Made Well? (John 5:1-17)

Healing begins not just with a touch—but with a choice. Yeshua asks each of us, “Do you want to be made well?”

Key Verse:
“Jesus said to him, ‘Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.’” —John 5:8 (NASB)

Background Context:
John 5 opens with Yeshua in Jerusalem during one of the biblical feasts, one of the appointed times (moedim) established by God in the Torah. These were not simply “Jewish holidays” but holy convocations of the Lord (Leviticus 23). Yeshua’s participation reaffirms their ongoing importance—He honored these set-apart times, and as His followers, we too should take seriously what God has called holy.

At the pool of Bethesda, we encounter a man who had been ill for thirty-eight years. Though the details about the stirring of the waters are debated in ancient manuscripts, the focus is clear—Yeshua saw the man, knew his condition, and offered him a question that cuts to the heart: “Do you wish to get well?”

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

John 5:1-17

The Healing at Bethesda

      1After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

      2Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, [waiting for the moving of the waters; 4for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool and stirred up the water; whoever then first, after the stirring up of the water, stepped in was made well from whatever disease with which he was afflicted.] 5A man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. 6When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had already been a long time in that condition, He said to him, “Do you wish to get well?” 7The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I am coming, another steps down before me.” 8Jesus said to him, “Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.” 9Immediately the man became well, and picked up his pallet and began to walk.
Now it was the Sabbath on that day. 10So the Jews were saying to the man who was cured, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not permissible for you to carry your pallet.” 11But he answered them, “He who made me well was the one who said to me, ‘Pick up your pallet and walk.’” 12They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Pick up your pallet and walk’?” 13But the man who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had slipped away while there was a crowd in that place. 14Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you.” 15The man went away, and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well. 16For this reason the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because He was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17But He answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I Myself am working.”

Reflection on John 5:1–17:
Sometimes our afflictions—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—become so familiar that we stop pursuing healing. We learn to cope, explain, or blame. This man had every reason to feel hopeless: decades of suffering and no one to help him into the water. But Yeshua’s question wasn’t about the pool—it was about faith, desire, and trust. The healing came not from a method, but from the Messiah.

Yeshua’s command was simple and powerful: “Get up.” And immediately the man was healed.

Yet, instead of rejoicing, some focused on the “rule-breaking.” The healing happened on the Sabbath, and religious leaders were more concerned about a man carrying his mat than the miracle that just occurred. They missed the presence and power of God in their midst because of their hardened hearts.

Still, Yeshua didn’t avoid the confrontation. He declared that His Father is always working—and so is He. Healing, mercy, restoration—these are the works of God, even on the Sabbath. And when He found the man again, Yeshua added a pointed command: “Do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you.” Healing is not just physical—it demands a change in heart and direction.

Application:
Are there areas in your life where you’ve stopped believing healing is possible? Are you waiting for the “perfect condition” instead of turning to Yeshua directly? He is asking you today, “Do you want to be made well?” Respond in faith. Obey His voice. And when He heals, don’t go back to the patterns of sin that once held you.

Also take note: Yeshua honored the holy days God appointed. If He is our example, shouldn’t we take time to understand and observe what He observed?

Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for the mercy and healing You offer through Your Son. Help me to trust You even in long seasons of struggle. Strengthen my faith so that when You call, I rise in obedience. Teach me to walk in righteousness and leave behind every sin that hinders. Open my heart to Your appointed times and help me to honor what You have declared holy. In Yeshua’s name, amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

Do you know for sure if you will go to heaven or hell when you die? Are you experiencing in your life the peace and joy of a personal relationship with our Creator and Father? Learn more about salvation through The Message of the Cross.

Jesus Christ / Yeshua, Praise / Worship / Glorify God, Submitted / Servant, Visions

The Crown and the Branch (Zechariah 6)

God is not finished with His people—He is building His temple, and Yeshua is both King and High Priest.

Key Verse:
“It is He who will build the temple of the Lord, and He who will bear the honor and sit and rule on His throne. Thus, He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices.” —Zechariah 6:13 (NASB)

Background Context:
Zechariah 6 concludes the prophet’s visions with a powerful image: four chariots emerging between two bronze mountains, representing God’s judgment being carried out over the whole earth. The vision reminds us that God is sovereign and active in bringing justice and order to the nations.

But the chapter’s second part turns to a prophetic moment of hope. Joshua the high priest is crowned, not as a political king, but as a symbol of “the Branch” — a Messianic title pointing directly to Yeshua. This Branch will build the temple of the Lord, not a physical one made by human hands, but a spiritual temple made of living stones—His people. Yeshua will serve as both King and High Priest, roles previously divided under the old covenant.

This dual role is significant. As King, Yeshua rules in righteousness; as High Priest, He intercedes for us before the Father. In Him, justice and mercy meet.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Zechariah 6

The Four Chariots

      1Now I lifted up my eyes again and looked, and behold, four chariots were coming forth from between the two mountains; and the mountains were bronze mountains. 2With the first chariot were red horses, with the second chariot black horses, 3with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot strong dappled horses. 4Then I spoke and said to the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?” 5The angel replied to me, “These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth after standing before the Lord of all the earth, 6with one of which the black horses are going forth to the north country; and the white ones go forth after them, while the dappled ones go forth to the south country. 7“When the strong ones went out, they were eager to go to patrol the earth.” And He said, “Go, patrol the earth.” So they patrolled the earth. 8Then He cried out to me and spoke to me saying, “See, those who are going to the land of the north have appeased My wrath in the land of the north.”

      9The word of the LORD also came to me, saying, 10“Take an offering from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah and Jedaiah; and you go the same day and enter the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have arrived from Babylon.

The Symbolic Crowns

      11“Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown and set it on the head of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest. 12“Then say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Behold, a man whose name is Branch, for He will branch out from where He is; and He will build the temple of the LORD. 13“Yes, it is He who will build the temple of the LORD, and He who will bear the honor and sit and rule on His throne. Thus, He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices.”’ 14“Now the crown will become a reminder in the temple of the LORD to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah and Hen the son of Zephaniah. 15“Those who are far off will come and build the temple of the LORD.” Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you. And it will take place if you completely obey the LORD your God.

Reflection on Zechariah 6:
This chapter gives us a profound glimpse into the identity and mission of the Messiah. He is not just our Savior—He is our King and our High Priest. No one else can unite these roles. His rule is perfect, and His intercession is eternal.

The coronation of Joshua foreshadowed the crowning of Yeshua, who wears many crowns (Revelation 19:12). The message is clear: God is establishing His kingdom, and it is through Yeshua alone that true peace, justice, and restoration come.

Are we letting Yeshua reign fully in our lives—not just as our Redeemer, but as our Ruler? Are we trusting in His ongoing intercession on our behalf?

Application:
Consider the areas of your life where you may still be clinging to control. Submit those areas to Yeshua, not only as your Savior but also as your King. Trust that He is building His temple—including you as part of it—and shaping you into His likeness. Worship Him with awe and reverence, knowing that His priesthood never ends.

Closing Prayer:
Yeshua, You are both my King and my High Priest. I praise You for ruling with justice and interceding with compassion. Help me to submit every part of my life to Your authority and trust in Your ongoing work in me. Use me as a living stone in Your temple and help me reflect Your holiness to the world. In Your name I pray, amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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The Flying Scroll: A Warning Against Sin (Zechariah 5)

Sin will not go unnoticed or unpunished in the eyes of the Lord.

Key Verse:
“Then he said to me, ‘This is the curse that is going forth over the face of the whole land; surely everyone who steals will be purged away according to the writing on one side, and everyone who swears falsely will be purged away according to the writing on the other side.’” —Zechariah 5:3 (NASB)

Background Context:
Zechariah 5 presents two powerful visions: a flying scroll and a woman in a basket. These visions emphasize God’s coming judgment against sin among His people. The flying scroll represents a curse against those who commit two specific offenses: stealing and bearing false witness—both direct violations of God’s commandments. The imagery underscores that sin corrupts the land and its people, and God will not allow it to remain.

The second vision shows wickedness being personified and sealed inside a basket, carried away to a distant land—likely symbolizing Babylon—showing that sin will ultimately be removed from among God’s people and dealt with according to His perfect justice.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Zechariah 5

The Flying Scroll

      1Then I lifted up my eyes again and looked, and behold, there was a flying scroll. 2And he said to me, “What do you see?” And I answered, “I see a flying scroll; its length is twenty cubits and its width ten cubits.” 3Then he said to me, “This is the curse that is going forth over the face of the whole land; surely everyone who steals will be purged away according to the writing on one side, and everyone who swears will be purged away according to the writing on the other side. 4“I will make it go forth,” declares the LORD of hosts, “and it will enter the house of the thief and the house of the one who swears falsely by My name; and it will spend the night within that house and consume it with its timber and stones.”

      5Then the angel who was speaking with me went out and said to me, “Lift up now your eyes and see what this is going forth.” 6I said, “What is it?” And he said, “This is the ephah going forth.” Again he said, “This is their appearance in all the land 7(and behold, a lead cover was lifted up); and this is a woman sitting inside the ephah.” 8Then he said, “This is Wickedness!” And he threw her down into the middle of the ephah and cast the lead weight on its opening. 9Then I lifted up my eyes and looked, and there two women were coming out with the wind in their wings; and they had wings like the wings of a stork, and they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heavens. 10I said to the angel who was speaking with me, “Where are they taking the ephah?” 11Then he said to me, “To build a temple for her in the land of Shinar; and when it is prepared, she will be set there on her own pedestal.”

Reflection on Zechariah 5:
This chapter reminds us that sin is not a small thing to be ignored or tolerated. YHWH sees all and will bring judgment upon unrepentant sin. Even among His people, God calls for righteousness, honesty, and faithfulness.

While we are saved by grace through Yeshua, we are still called to live holy lives, demonstrating obedience to God’s ways. This vision should stir in us a healthy fear of the Lord and a deep commitment to repent of any sin we are tolerating in our lives. It should also encourage us that God will not allow wickedness to flourish forever. He will purify His people.

Application:
Examine your heart honestly. Are there areas where sin has crept in—perhaps through dishonesty, selfishness, or compromised integrity? Bring these before the Lord in repentance. Ask for His cleansing and strength to walk uprightly. Be diligent to remove sin from your life rather than making excuses for it. Trust that God’s refining work is for your good and His glory.

Closing Prayer:
Father, I acknowledge that nothing is hidden from Your sight. I ask You to reveal any hidden sin in my heart and help me to repent fully. Cleanse me by Your Spirit and make me holy as You are holy. Strengthen me to walk in truth and righteousness, reflecting Your light to the world around me. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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The Law, Grace, and Truth—All Working Together (John 1:14-18)

Have we misunderstood what Yeshua said about the Law?

Many today believe that grace through Yeshua replaced the Law given through Moses. However, Scripture tells a different story—one of fulfillment, not replacement. The Law was given through Moses, but grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. These two are not in opposition but work together as part of God’s unchanging plan. Yeshua Himself made it clear that He did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it, and not even the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.

Key Verse:
“For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.” – John 1:17 (NASB)

Background Context:
John 1:14-18 reveals the incredible truth that the Word—Yeshua—became flesh and dwelt among us. He brought grace and truth, fulfilling what had been spoken of Him throughout the Scriptures. This does not mean that He replaced the Law, but rather, that He embodied its perfect fulfillment.

Matthew 5:17-19 reinforces this by explicitly stating that Yeshua did not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. He warns that anyone who annuls even the least of the commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, while those who keep and teach them will be great. This passage directly contradicts the modern misconception that the Law is obsolete.

Peter also warned that Paul’s writings were hard to understand and that many misinterpret them to their own destruction (2 Peter 3:14-16). If a seeming contradiction arises between Paul’s letters and Yeshua’s direct words, should we not take Yeshua’s words as our foundation? After all, He is the living Word of God.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

John 1:14-18

The Word Made Flesh

      14And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.15John testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’” 16For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace. 17For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. 18No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.

Matthew 5:17-19

   17“Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18“For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19“Whoever then annuls one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Reflection on John 1:14-18 and Matthew 5:17-19

Grace and Truth in Christ (John 1:14-18)

  • Yeshua, the Word made flesh, came full of grace and truth—not replacing the Law but completing it.
  • Grace does not mean lawlessness; it means receiving undeserved favor while still being called to obedience.

The Law Still Stands (Matthew 5:17-19)

  • Yeshua explicitly states that He did not come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it.
  • The Law remains in effect until all is accomplished, which includes His return and the final restoration of all things.
  • Our obedience to YHWH’s commands directly impacts our standing in the kingdom of heaven.

Misinterpretation of Paul’s Writings

  • Peter warns that Paul’s letters are difficult to understand and that many distort them (2 Peter 3:14-16).
  • If we find something in Paul’s writings that appears to contradict Yeshua, we must be diligent in our study and align our understanding with Yeshua’s clear words.

Are We Testing What We Have Been Taught?

  • Many church traditions teach that the Law is no longer relevant, but Yeshua’s words challenge that assumption.
  • We must be diligent to study Scripture for ourselves rather than simply accepting traditions that contradict it.

Summary Key Points

  • Yeshua did not replace the Law but fulfilled it, demonstrating its true purpose.
  • The Law remains in effect until all is accomplished—Yeshua’s return and final restoration.
  • Those who keep and teach God’s commandments will be great in His kingdom.
  • Paul’s writings should be carefully interpreted in light of Yeshua’s direct teaching.
  • We must test church traditions and teachings against Scripture to ensure they align with God’s unchanging truth.

Application

  • Spend time studying both the Old and New Testaments to see how they fit together.
  • When faced with difficult teachings, ask yourself, Does this align with Yeshua’s words?
  • Strive to walk in obedience to God’s commands, knowing that grace empowers us to live righteously, not lawlessly.
  • Pray for discernment to distinguish between biblical truth and man-made traditions.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word, which is both grace and truth. Help me to fully understand Yeshua’s teachings and to follow His example. Give me wisdom and discernment as I study Scripture so that I do not fall into misunderstanding. Let me walk in obedience, not because I am earning salvation, but because I love You and desire to honor You. May my life reflect Your ways and bring others closer to You. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you.

John Golda

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A Famine for Hearing the Word of the Lord (Amos 8)

What happens when we turn away from God’s Word and choose to walk in our own ways?

Amos 8 delivers a sobering message of judgment and a warning of a spiritual famine—not a lack of food or water but a famine of hearing the Word of the Lord. It calls us to reflect on the consequences of neglecting God’s truth and the urgent need to seek Him wholeheartedly.

Key Verse:
“‘The days are coming,’ declares the Sovereign Lord, ‘when I will send a famine through the land—not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.’” – Amos 8:11 (NIV)

Background Context:
Amos 8 is the fourth vision given to the prophet Amos, depicting a basket of ripe fruit symbolizing the end of Israel’s patience and the ripeness of their judgment. The chapter highlights Israel’s sins, including greed, exploitation of the poor, and disregard for God’s commands. The spiritual famine mentioned emphasizes the devastating impact of being separated from God’s truth and guidance.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Amos 8

Basket of Fruit and Israel’s Captivity

      1Thus the Lord GOD showed me, and behold, there was a basket of summer fruit. 2He said, “What do you see, Amos?” And I said, “A basket of summer fruit.” Then the LORD said to me, “The end has come for My people Israel. I will spare them no longer. 3“The songs of the palace will turn to wailing in that day,” declares the Lord GOD. “Many will be the corpses; in every place they will cast them forth in silence.”

      4Hear this, you who trample the needy, to do away with the humble of the land,

5saying,
“When will the new moon be over,
So that we may sell grain,
And the sabbath, that we may open the wheat market,
To make the bushel smaller and the shekel bigger,
And to cheat with dishonest scales,

      6So as to buy the helpless for money
And the needy for a pair of sandals,
And that we may sell the refuse of the wheat?”

      7The LORD has sworn by the pride of Jacob,
“Indeed, I will never forget any of their deeds.

      8“Because of this will not the land quake
And everyone who dwells in it mourn?
Indeed, all of it will rise up like the Nile,
And it will be tossed about
And subside like the Nile of Egypt.

      9“It will come about in that day,” declares the Lord GOD,
“That I will make the sun go down at noon
And make the earth dark in broad daylight.

      10“Then I will turn your festivals into mourning
And all your songs into lamentation;
And I will bring sackcloth on everyone’s loins
And baldness on every head.
And I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son,
And the end of it will be like a bitter day.

      11“Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord GOD,
“When I will send a famine on the land,
Not a famine for bread or a thirst for water,
But rather for hearing the words of the LORD.

      12“People will stagger from sea to sea
And from the north even to the east;
They will go to and fro to seek the word of the LORD,
But they will not find it.

      13“In that day the beautiful virgins
And the young men will faint from thirst.

      14“As for those who swear by the guilt of Samaria,
Who say, ‘As your god lives, O Dan,’
And, ‘As the way of Beersheba lives,’
They will fall and not rise again.”

Reflection on Amos 8:

  • A Basket of Ripe Fruit:
    The vision of the ripe fruit symbolizes that Israel’s time of judgment has come (Amos 8:1-2). God’s patience had reached its limit due to their continued rebellion and sin. Are there areas in your life where you are testing God’s patience by neglecting His commands? Repent and turn back to Him today.
  • The Sins That Lead to Judgment:
    The chapter outlines Israel’s sins, including greed, dishonesty in business, and exploiting the poor (Amos 8:4-6). These actions reflected a heart far from God. Are you examining your actions and attitudes to ensure they align with God’s righteousness? Seek His guidance in living justly and compassionately.
  • A Famine of Hearing God’s Word:
    Verse 11 warns of a coming famine—not of food or water but of hearing the Word of the Lord. This reflects the dire consequences of neglecting God’s truth and living apart from His guidance. Are you prioritizing God’s Word in your life, or are you allowing other influences to take precedence? Make time daily to hear and meditate on His Word.
  • The Desperation of Spiritual Hunger:
    Amos 8:12 describes people wandering in search of God’s Word but not finding it. This highlights the spiritual emptiness and despair that come from being disconnected from Him. Are you feeding your soul with the nourishment of God’s Word, or are you spiritually starving? Commit to seeking Him wholeheartedly and consistently.
  • The Urgency of Turning Back to God:
    God’s warning through Amos is a call to repentance and a reminder of the urgency of returning to Him before it’s too late. Are you responding to His call with urgency, or are you delaying your obedience? Don’t wait—turn to Him today and embrace His truth.

Summary Key Points:

  • God’s Patience Has Limits: Don’t delay repentance; turn to Him today.
  • Sin Leads to Separation from God: Examine your actions and live according to His righteousness.
  • A Spiritual Famine Is Devastating: Prioritize hearing and obeying God’s Word daily.
  • Feed Your Soul with God’s Word: Seek Him wholeheartedly to avoid spiritual emptiness.
  • Respond to God’s Call with Urgency: Don’t put off repentance or neglect His truth.

Application:
Reflect on whether you are prioritizing God’s Word in your life. Are there areas where sin or neglect has distanced you from Him? Turn to God in repentance, seeking His truth and guidance with urgency. Feed your soul with His Word daily, and commit to living in alignment with His will.

Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word and the guidance it provides. Forgive us for times when we have neglected Your truth or allowed sin to separate us from You. Teach us to seek You wholeheartedly and to prioritize hearing and obeying Your Word. Help us live justly and compassionately, reflecting Your righteousness in all we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you. John Golda

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Is God’s Law A Burden? (Part 4 of 4)

This post is the last in a four-part series about Psalm 119.

Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. It was written originally in Hebrew in a literary style that begins one section after another, each with the next letter of the aleph bet (Hebrew alphabet). It is beautiful and passionate. It focuses on the law of God. Read and digest all that it claims about the Law of God and then ask yourself, does it describe the law as burdensome? difficult? harsh? or does it describe it as quite different than that? Put aside what you think you know about the law from those who do not understand it and listen to how it is described by one who understood it well and loved our heavenly Father very deeply.

(Continued and expanded after scripture.)

Psalm 119:137-176

Meditations and Prayers Relating to the Law of God.

Tsadhe.

     137Righteous are You, O LORD,
And upright are Your judgments.

      138You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness
And exceeding faithfulness.

      139My zeal has consumed me,
Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words.

      140Your word is very pure,
Therefore Your servant loves it.

      141I am small and despised,
Yet I do not forget Your precepts.

      142Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
And Your law is truth.

      143Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
Yet Your commandments are my delight.

      144Your testimonies are righteous forever;
Give me understanding that I may live.

Qoph.

     145I cried with all my heart; answer me, O LORD!
I will observe Your statutes.

      146I cried to You; save me
And I shall keep Your testimonies.

      147I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I wait for Your words.

      148My eyes anticipate the night watches,
That I may meditate on Your word.

      149Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness;
Revive me, O LORD, according to Your ordinances.

      150Those who follow after wickedness draw near;
They are far from Your law.

      151You are near, O LORD,
And all Your commandments are truth.

      152Of old I have known from Your testimonies
That You have founded them forever.

Resh.

     153Look upon my affliction and rescue me,
For I do not forget Your law.

      154Plead my cause and redeem me;
Revive me according to Your word.

      155Salvation is far from the wicked,
For they do not seek Your statutes.

      156Great are Your mercies, O LORD;
Revive me according to Your ordinances.

      157Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,
Yet I do not turn aside from Your testimonies.

      158I behold the treacherous and loathe them,
Because they do not keep Your word.

      159Consider how I love Your precepts;
Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness.

      160The sum of Your word is truth,
And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.

Shin.

     161Princes persecute me without cause,
But my heart stands in awe of Your words.

      162I rejoice at Your word,
As one who finds great spoil.

      163I hate and despise falsehood,
But I love Your law.

      164Seven times a day I praise You,
Because of Your righteous ordinances.

      165Those who love Your law have great peace,
And nothing causes them to stumble.

      166I hope for Your salvation, O LORD,
And do Your commandments.

      167My soul keeps Your testimonies,
And I love them exceedingly.

      168I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,
For all my ways are before You.

Tav.

     169Let my cry come before You, O LORD;
Give me understanding according to Your word.

      170Let my supplication come before You;
Deliver me according to Your word.

      171Let my lips utter praise,
For You teach me Your statutes.

      172Let my tongue sing of Your word,
For all Your commandments are righteousness.

      173Let Your hand be ready to help me,
For I have chosen Your precepts.

      174I long for Your salvation, O LORD,
And Your law is my delight.

      175Let my soul live that it may praise You,
And let Your ordinances help me.

      176I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant,
For I do not forget Your commandments.

Just to reflect on a few of the things God’s word says about the law in today’s scripture: Your word is very pure and therefore your servant loves it, Your law is truth, Your commandments are my delight, I will observe Your statutes, I meditate on Your precepts, the wicked are far from Your law, revive me according to Your ordinances,  every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting, I love Your law, I praise You because of Your ordinances, those who love Your law have great peace and do not stumble, all Your commandments are righteousness, Your law is my delight, Your ordinances help me

None of this sounds like the description of a burden, or something I can’t wait to get rid of, which is how many Christians describe or talk about following the law. It sounds like a beautiful set of instructions from the Lord, which I want to understand more… both in their original context and with regards to how they still apply to my life today. Psalm 119, if we let it, can really be a testimony for the law of God as a wonderful gift and guide that helps us to know how God thinks we should live and what He values. Obviously to fully understand the depths of what is in the law and how it may still apply, we need to study the Torah (1st 5 books of the Bible).  Some of the elements of the law (e.g. ceremonial law) can no longer be carried out as God specified while there is no temple and no Levitical priesthood, but that should not discourage us from understanding and following God’s law as much as we can. Should we walk away from doing as Christ taught just because we can’t do it perfectly? If we do, what then will be our standard?

The Torah is a great place to start for any Christian, many of whom have been taught to really focus only on the New Testament. Spoiler alert… if the New Testament is the building, the Old Testament is the foundation that holds it up. They are not contradictory, but rather complementary.

Pray with me that our Creator and Father would open our eyes, and the eyes of His followers around the world, that we may behold wonderful things from His law. Give us understanding, that we may observe His law and keep it with all our heart.

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