Join The Journey S4:225 Zechariah 11-14
Sep 19, 2025
In this discussion, Seth Reich, a Watermark community member and devotional writer, delves into the rich symbolism of Zechariah 11-14. He explains the significance of the two staffs—Favor and Union—as symbols of broken covenants and national division. The conversation also explores first-century Jewish expectations of a warrior-Messiah and how the prophecies point to Jesus as the fulfillment. Themes of mourning and cleansing in the context of Christ’s reign are woven throughout, offering listeners profound insight into biblical prophecy.
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Seth's Watermark Involvement
- Seth Reich has served at Watermark for about ten years and often serves in the kids ministry, wearing the yellow shirt.
- He also edits Join The Journey content and leads a community group.
Name Frames The Prophecy
- Zechariah's name means 'Yahweh remembers', framing the book as God acting in remembrance and justice.
- That context helps explain prophetic actions in Zechariah 11–14 as purposeful divine response.
Two-Phase Messianic Structure
- Scholars often divide Zechariah 9–14 into first and second advent motifs, linking chapters 9–11 with rejection and 12–14 with future reign.
- That structure helps read chapter 11's shepherd imagery as anticipating both immediate and messianic meanings.