God’s anger was directed against
three targets:
The previous generation. Their sins
had helped to bring about the ruin of the nation, but the new generation was
committing the same sins. Sin has a way of following us and finally overtaking
us, like a wild beast let loose on our trail. It is always time to repent.
The present generation. During the
seventy years of captivity, the nation felt God’s anger; but now the time had come
for God to show mercy. His discipline had accomplished His purposes; now He
would begin to heal and restore His people.
The complacent nations. God’s angels
patrol His earth and work on behalf of His people (Heb. 1:14). The nations were
at peace, but Israel was still in difficulty. When God used the other nations
to punish Israel, they were excessively cruel; now God would repay them. Horns
are a symbol of power, and God would break the power of the ntaions.
The feeble remnant, working on the
temple, must have been greatly encouraged by God’s promise of mercy and help.
Are you claiming His promises today?
Judah is the tribal name; Israel is
the honorable name of the nation chosen by God; jerusalem is the seat of God’s
dwelling, the location of His temple. Horns represent strength or sometimes
royalty. The craftsman symbolizes God’s instruments of judgment against these nations.
Perhaps they are viewed as workmen who forge weapons of destruction (Isa. 54:16,
17).
Please read
the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better. If you have missed
any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com. J.Vernon
McGee Thru the Bible. Nelson’s Quick Reference. Dr. David Jeremiah Study Bible.
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