Sermons on Zechariah

Sermons on Zechariah

Zechariah: Will Yahweh Restore Israel?

With Zechariah 8:1-3, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Zechariah. The prophet receives eight visions revealing Israel’s hope, Israel’s need for repentance, and Israel’s coming Savior. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a chiasm (literary device repeating concepts in reverse order) of eight visionary promises from God: (A) Vision of a…

An Entrance of Magnificent Proportions

In Zechariah 9:9–17 and the following chapters, the prophet foretells Christ’s entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, along with His suffering, and His victory. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the Gospel of Zechariah, the humble King, the suffering King, and the victorious King. “Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and…

The Cleansing Waters of Baptism

In Zechariah 13:1-2, the prophet saw a fountain opened for the cleansing of the house of David and Jerusalem from their idolatry. In holy baptism, we see a beautiful picture of cleansing which represents the cleaning from sin by those who are washed in the blood of the lamb. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the picture of baptism, the power of Christ’s…

Jesus’ Healing of a Broken World

In Zechariah 8:1-23, the prophet hears from God’s own mouth that God will return to bring restoration of all that was lost through Adam’s and Israel’s sin. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims Jesus as the one who will bring restoration of divine communion, fruitful creation, joyful godliness, and one people under God. “And they shall be my people, and I will be their…