The Righteousness of Christ Our King (Zechariah 9:9-13) - 12/1/24

A prophet at the time of the rebuilding of the Temple. 520 B.C. Contemporary of Haggi

• We look back, but we look forward.

• His birth and His second coming

  • Hope, Peace, Joy, Love

TITLE AND AUTHOR The author is identified in 1:1 as “Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, son of Iddo.” It has traditionally been held that this man, who was a contemporary of Haggai in the sixth century B.C., wrote the entire book. However, many critical scholars have for some time argued that there are essentially two different books contained within the canonical book of Zechariah (chs. 1–8 and chs. 9–14). The first part is considered to be from the sixth-century prophet himself, while the second part is assigned to a later time, usually the Maccabean era of the second century B.C. Various literary and historical arguments have been used to arrive at these conclusions, but all are tentative at best, and there is no consensus as to the background of each major section among those who believe that they were written by two or more different authors. Consequently, there are no compelling reasons to doubt that Zechariah was the sole author of the book. DATE AND OCCASIONThe historical background of Zechariah is the same as that of Haggai (Introduction to Haggai), but their ministries differed in emphasis. Haggai’s work centered on the rebuilding of the temple, while Zechariah’s was largely designed to encourage God’s people about the welfare of Jerusalem and its long-term future. R. C. Sproul, ed., The Reformation Study Bible: English Standard Version (2015 Edition) (Orlando, FL: Reformation Trust, 2015), 1626.

The Coming of the King – v. 9

• Righteous

• Saving (Salvation)

• Humble (Triumphal entry)

  • Because of whom He is. Son of Man. King of Kings

• Psalm 72
  

His Rule and Reign – v. 10

• Sovereign Ruler

  • Trust His power (not chariots and war horses)

• Bringer of Peace

• Lack of conflict

  • sin

  • righteousness
    

The Victory of His Covenant People – vv. 11-13

• Blood of my covenant. Exodus 24:8; Matthew 26:28

• Return… Prisoners of Hope

  • Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 15:4, 13

• Defeated all enemies

• Defeat, Deliverance, Restoration