QT 21/12/2025 Sun. Zechariah 9 The Coming King and God's Sovereign Reign 降临的君王与神的至高统治
QT 21/12/2025 Sun. Zechariah 9 The Coming King and God's Sovereign Reign
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In Zechariah 9, we encounter a chapter brimming with prophetic significance. God speaks to Israel and the surrounding nations, revealing His sovereignty, His judgment, and His ultimate plan for redemption through the coming Messiah. For Christians, this passage points forward to the triumph of Jesus Christ as the humble King, the Savior of the world. As we dive into this chapter, we are reminded of God's faithfulness to His promises, His justice in dealing with evil, and His ultimate victory through Jesus.
(1) The Prophecy of Judgment (Zechariah 9:1-8)
"The burden of the word of the Lord is against the land of Hadrach and Damascus..." (v.1)
These first verses pronounce God's judgment on several nations, including Syria (Damascus) and Phoenicia (Tyre and Sidon). While these nations were powerful in their own right, God is asserting His dominion over all people and places, showing that He is not only the God of Israel but the Sovereign Lord of all the earth. For Israel, this was a message of reassurance: their enemies, no matter how formidable, are under God's control and will ultimately be judged.
Reflection: In our own lives, we may face situations where it seems that evil or injustice is prevailing. Yet, like the nations of Tyre and Sidon, all those who oppose God will face His judgment. As believers, we take comfort knowing that God is sovereign, and nothing happens outside of His plan.
Take a moment to reflect on how God’s sovereignty provides peace in our struggles, knowing that He is in control even when circumstances appear overwhelming.
(2) The Coming of the King (Zechariah 9:9-10)
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he..." (v.9)
These verses point directly to the coming of a humble, yet victorious King, who will bring salvation. Verse 9 is one of the most famous Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament and was directly fulfilled in Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:5, John 12:15). The King described here is not one of worldly power but of righteousness and salvation. This humble King will come riding on a donkey, a symbol of peace and humility.
Reflection: Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of this prophecy. He came not in the might of military power, but in the meekness of a servant. He came to save, not to conquer by force, but by grace.
As Christians, we are called to reflect this same humility and peace in our daily lives. Is there an area where you need to allow the humble spirit of Christ to rule? Whether it’s in relationships, work, or personal struggles, we are to model the character of the King who came to serve and bring peace.
(3) The Reign of the Messiah (Zechariah 9:11-17)
"As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit." (v.11)
Here, Zechariah speaks of the great deliverance God will bring through the Messiah. This deliverance is not just political or national, but spiritual. The "blood of the covenant" points to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, where He sealed the new covenant with His blood, freeing us from the bondage of sin and death (Luke 22:20). These verses remind us of God’s ultimate purpose: not just to restore Israel, but to extend His mercy to all who trust in Him.
Reflection: The promise of freedom from the "waterless pit" is a vivid image of the salvation Christ offers. It speaks of our deliverance from the empty and desolate life of sin, to a life filled with hope, purpose, and peace.
We must remember that this freedom is available because of the blood of the covenant, which Jesus shed for us. Take time today to reflect on the immense sacrifice Jesus made for you. Is there any part of your life that you have not fully surrendered to Him? Ask the Lord to help you live in the freedom He offers.
Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the prophetic words of Zechariah, which point us directly to the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We rejoice in the knowledge that our King has come, and through His humble sacrifice, we have been set free. Help us to live in light of this salvation, reflecting the humility and peace of Christ in all we do. May we rest in the truth that You are sovereign over all, and trust that Your justice will prevail. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
QT 21/12/2025 星期日. 撒迦利亚书9 降临的君王与神的至高统治
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/zec/9/
在撒迦利亚书第九章中，我们遇见了一章充满先知意义的经文。神向以色列及周边列国发声，彰显祂的主权、审判，以及借着将来的弥赛亚成就救赎的终极计划。对基督徒而言，这段经文预示着谦卑君王——世界救主耶稣基督的得胜。当我们深入研读本章，便重新领悟神信守应许的信实、审判邪恶的公义，以及借着耶稣成就的最终胜利。
(1) 审判的预言（撒迦利亚书9:1-8）
“耶和华的话临到哈得拉地...”（第1节）
开篇经文宣告了上帝对叙利亚（大马士革）和腓尼基（推罗与西顿）等国的审判。尽管这些国家各自强大，但神宣告祂对万民万地的统治权，表明祂不仅是以色列的神，更是全地的主宰。对以色列而言，这是确据的信息：无论敌人多么强盛，都在神的掌控之下，终将受审判。
反思：在我们自身经历中，或许会遭遇看似邪恶或不公盛行的处境。然而正如推罗、西顿等国，所有抵挡上帝者终将面对祂的审判。作为信徒，我们因确知上帝掌权而得安慰——世上万事皆在祂手中。
请花片刻时间默想：当困境袭来时，上帝的主权如何赐下平安——纵使处境看似压倒性，我们仍深知祂掌管一切。
(2) 王的降临（撒迦利亚书9:9-10）
“锡安的居民哪！要大大喜乐。耶路撒冷的居民（“居民”原文作“女子”）哪！应当欢呼。看哪！你的王来到你这里了，他是公义的，是得胜的...”（第9节）
这些经文直接指向一位谦卑却得胜的君王降临，祂将带来救恩。第9节是旧约中最著名的弥赛亚预言之一，在耶稣凯旋进入耶路撒冷时得以应验（马太福音21:5，约翰福音12:15）。此处描述的君王并非世俗权力的象征，而是公义与救恩的化身。这位谦卑的君王将骑着驴而来——驴象征着和平与谦卑。
反思：耶稣基督正是这预言的应验。祂并非以军事威势降临，而是以仆人的谦卑姿态而来。祂来拯救世人，不是靠武力征服，而是凭恩典施救。
作为基督徒，我们被召唤在日常生活中彰显同样的谦卑与和平。你生命中是否存在需要让基督谦卑之灵掌权的领域？无论在人际关系、职场或个人挣扎中，我们都当效法那位为服侍与带来和平而来的君王的品格。
(3) 救世主的统治（撒迦利亚书9:11-17）
“锡安哪！至于你，因着我与你立约的血，我把你中间被囚禁的人从无水的坑里释放出来。”（第11节）
在此，撒迦利亚预言了上帝将通过弥赛亚带来的伟大拯救。这拯救不仅是政治或民族层面的，更是属灵的。所谓“立约之血”预示着耶稣基督在十字架上的牺牲——祂以宝血立定新约，使我们脱离罪与死的捆绑（路加福音22:20）。这些经文提醒我们上帝终极的旨意：不仅要复兴以色列，更要将祂的怜悯延伸至所有信靠祂的人。
默想：脱离“无水之坑”的应许，生动地描绘了基督所赐的救恩。它预示着我们从罪恶的虚空荒凉中得释放，进入充满盼望、目标与平安的生命。
须知这自由源于耶稣为我们所流的立约之血。今日请静思主为你付出的巨大牺牲。你生命中是否仍有未全然交托的领域？求主助你活出祂所赐的自由。
结束祷告：天父，我们感谢祢赐下撒迦利亚的预言，它直接指向我们救主耶稣基督的降临。我们因君王降临的真理而欢欣，因祂卑微的牺牲而得自由。求祢使我们活出这救恩的光辉，在一切所行中彰显基督的谦卑与平安。愿我们安息于祢掌管万有的真理，信靠祢的公义终将彰显。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿们。
