![]() “But the stricken shepherd here cannot be God, because he is expressly distinguished from him. God refers to him as the man who is close to me (7). He is clearly a ‘good’ shepherd, approved by God, and is someone intimately connected with God - but he cannot simply be equated with God. The book of Zechariah has provided us with only one person who fits this description, namely the ideal king of 9:9, whose coming was anticipated in the promises concerning ‘the Branch’ in 3:8 and 6:12. In other words, the striken shepherd is the Messiah. ![]() Here is perhaps the profoundest and most precious aspect of the theology of this book: like the great prophet Isaiah before him, Zechariah understood that the Messiah would have to suffer if sin were to be atoned for and Israel’s relationship with God were to be restored.” (Barry G. 169) One would expect the flock to be preserved by the well-being of the shepherd. But this flock is going to be redeemed precisely through the striking of the Shepherd. ![]() As terrible as the events of the next few hours will be, they are not accidental, but the fulfillment of God’s will, which had been recorded in the prophetic Scriptures (“for it is written,” verse 31), see also verse 24.ĭespite their denials, the sheep scatter. The striking of the Shepherd will result in the scattering of the flock. There is no indication that the sheep will be in great danger, and what danger exists, they escape by flight. ![]() Impetuous Peter strongly denies the he will fall away, verse 33. In Matthew 16:21–23, when Jesus had spoken of his death, Peter had taken Jesus aside and rebuked him. Here in Matthew 26, he does not contradict the idea of the Shepherd being struck - he just affirms that he will never deny his Lord. Jesus responds by warning Peter that before cockcrow, he will have denied his Lord three times. But Peter, instead of heeding the sobering warning, avers his willingness to die for his Lord. Peter may have been the most vocal, but the other disciples expressed the same sentiment. Before you point your finger at foolish Peter (and his boast was foolish), recognize your own liability to sin. You and I have greater light than Peter did at this point. We understand what the Messiah was about. You may be tempted to say, “I’d never make the mistake of Peter’s boast.” But do you recognize just how contradictory of your relationship with the Lord is sin in your life? Do you understand that what we dismiss as petty, little, sins, are a direct affront to God’s holiness? Do you appreciate that it was precisely because of these sins (among others) that the Shepherd had to be struck? When you’re really honest with yourself you recognize that you, in yourself, are no more faithful or capable of standing than was foolish Peter. You may not face the same occasion of scattering, but you are just as liable to go astray. The Lord promises to go ahead to Galilee. Life reduces re-lamp frequency and save your effort to replaceĬonference, meeting room, show room, showcase.ģ000K: Used in family, hotels, coffee shops and other warm andĤ000K: Used in home where need a soft white lighting atmosphere.ĥ000K: Used in office, working area, shopping mall and otherĬommercial area or some place where need super bright.Attached to Jesus’ prophecy of his death is the promise of his resurrection. Can be easily fitted instead of ordinaryĥ. Lighting, the saving is more than pays for itselfĤ. Save electricity bill, save over 80% on electricity bill of Ultra thin design, the panel light exactly embedded ceiling,ģ. Works with most of dimmers but to ensure flickerįree dimming, please use with silicon-controlled rectifier(SRC)Ģ. We are passionate about excellence so that with every ProGreenīrand purchase, you can expect to find better lightingĮxperience, affordable prices, and great customer service.ġ. ProGreen, focus on indoor and outdoor LED lighting with rich ![]() Panel Ceiling Lighting with 110V LED Driver, Pack of 5 Units. Recessed Downlight, 480lm, Cold White 5000K, Cut Hole 4.1 Inch, ProGreen 6W Flat LED Panel Light, Dimmable Round Ultrathin LED
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