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“In vs 10 what are gate references?” “Why bother mentioning the ‘gate’ in v 10? Is the gate alluding to other parts of the bible?” “Is the day of Jesus return just the end of “the day”?” “What was the logic + evidence behind being able to see the day as started but not finished?” … Continue reading "Zechariah 14 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

“Is Zechariah’s sampling distinct/unique compared to other prophets? Is it more than just consistent/known/understood imagery?” “Is the imagery of 1/3’s in 13:8 sampled from Ezekiel 5? They seem to have the same idea. Or are they fully separate?” “I wonder of the significance of Zec 13:8-9’s use of thirds and the two thirds cut off. … Continue reading "Zechariah 12-13 Q&A with Carl Matthei"

“Why did Zechariah throw away the silver? Was that just something to be fulfilled?” “You phrased that the gospel writer use the images of thirty pieces of silver to draw attention to the connection between Jesus & the prophecy – do you mean that the gospel writers themselves inserted that value intentionally, and it may … Continue reading "Zechariah 11 Q&A with Sachin and Maggie"

“Tim mentioned a couple times how this great king (Jesus) would “be saved” from suffering/affliction. Just wondering how best we can articulate “who” did this work of salvation/resurrection. Acts 10:40 & 13:30 talk about God being the one to raise Christ. So what did Jesus do besides win?” “Why does it switch between Ephraim & … Continue reading "Zechariah 9-10 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“What does shaking of heaven mean? v7 treasures of all nations –> Desire of all nations in other translations?” “I wonder of Jesus’ ancestry through Zerubbabel since both Luke & Matthew have Zerubbabel and Shealtiel but between Zerubbabel & Jesus and Shealtiel & David they differ. I’m also trying to think if there is any … Continue reading "Haggai 1-2 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“How can we build a true relationship with God?” “How do we know that we have built a genuine relationship instead of a performative relationship with God?” “How does someone begin to incorporate God into our daily lives?” “What are the requirements for someone to call themself a Christian? I have a few friends who … Continue reading "Zechariah 7-8 Q&A with Tim Rowe"

“Jeremiah 33 said that the Levitical priests will never lack a sacrifice to offer when the Branch comes. But doesn’t Jesus end the Levitical order of priests (Hebrews 7) and end perpetual sacrifices by his once-for-all sacrifice?” “From Jeremiah 33:17-17 “The levitical priests shall never lack a man…” But isn’t Jesus explicitly not a levitical … Continue reading "Zechariah 6 Q&A with Tim Rowe"