ZECHARIAH 14

THE DAY OF GOD’S JUDGMENT + JERUSALEM’S RESTORATION

Zechariah delivers a dramatic vision of the Day of the Lord—a time of God’s judgment on the nations and restoration for Jerusalem.

In this apocalyptic vision, the Mount of Olives, located to the east of Jerusalem, will split in two due to a powerful earthquake. This event will provide an escape for God’s people, ensuring their safety during this time of devastation.

In this future time, God will reign over the newly restored Jerusalem as the one true King. Eventually, Jerusalem will dwell in security and peace, no longer facing destruction.

God will send a plague of drought upon the nations opposing Jerusalem, causing their eyes and mouths to rot with dryness. This plague will cause desperation and hysteria, leading to terror and fighting among themselves. Survivors of the plague from all nations will be required to honor the Hebrew festival known as the Feast of Booths (or Sukkot) and those who fail to do so will face another year of drought.

Zechariah concludes with a powerful image of God’s holiness. On the Day of the Lord, even the common cooking pots and bowls will be consecrated, just like the magnificent chalices used in God’s temple!