Read Zechariah 13 in the Amplified Translation and then seek the LORD for the answers to the questions as well write what the LORD tells you about:
How this passage applies to this present time in History?
How does it apply to you personally?
Zechariah 13 Amplified Translation
- In that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem [to cleanse them from] sin and uncleanness.
- And in that day, says the Lord of hosts, I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, they shall no more be remembered; and also from the land I will remove from the land the [false] prophets and the unclean spirit.
Reflect on the following questions and answer them.
How many times is the word “fountain” found in the Amplified as well as the translation you use normally? List them.
In what context do you find the word “fountain” in the above scriptures?
Who are the people of the house of David today?
Where did this prophetic word come to pass in the New Testament of the Bible and does this word have a another time in History or the future where it will be fulfilled again for the last time?
Give a definition of what sin is defined as by a current dictionary would define it as and list your source. Then find a current Bible Dictionary and define and note if there are any differences.
What are examples of the false prophets and idols that will be removed and ashamed from the land?
What is the LORD saying to HIS PEOPLE of today regarding this scriptures?
What will be the fate of the false prophets?
In what other scriptures is the use of a hairy garment to deceive used. List them and do they relate to this passage in any way?
Who does it say will deny he is a prophetic and where did he receive his wounds of discipline?
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7. Awake, O sword, against My _____________ and against the man who is My___________________, says the Lord of hosts; smite the _____________________ and scatter the sheep of the flock, and I _________ turn back My hand and stretch out My ___________ again upon the little ones [ of the flock ].
Who was the shepherd that was struck?
Who was his associate?
When was this fulfilled in the New Testament and list the references?
Now read verses 8 and 9 and answer the following questions?
Does the land that is mentioned here mean the whole earth?
How many people will be cut off from the land and perish?
How many will be left?
9. And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined and will test them as gold is tested. They will call upon My name, and I will hear and answer them. I will say, ___________________________ and they will say _____________________.
Think! Reflect! Seek the LORD!
Living Fountain 